Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
Questions with Correct Answers
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1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?)
Answer: 2500 rpm and Idle
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
3. What does DAD stand for ?
Answer: Data acquisition device
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ?
Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
5. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Answer: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for
ozone and carbon monoxide)
6. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what should the
inspector do?
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,Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it doesn't match the
registration document. DMV will not accept the test results
7. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what
should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Answer: Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
8. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Answer: Part manufac- turer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into
the US
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??
Answer: Two speed idle
12. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input
into the system ?
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, Answer: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?
Answer: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, comput- ers, sensors,
switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
14. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?
Answer: Issue certifi- cates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection,
issue certificates to directed vehicles
15. What are directed vehicles?
Answer: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for
certification
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Answer: ASM or two speed idle
17. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2)
Answer: Certification type and emission control requirements
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Questions with Correct Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?)
Answer: 2500 rpm and Idle
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
3. What does DAD stand for ?
Answer: Data acquisition device
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ?
Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
5. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Answer: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for
ozone and carbon monoxide)
6. If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what should the
inspector do?
1/
24
,Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it doesn't match the
registration document. DMV will not accept the test results
7. If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what
should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Answer: Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
8. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Answer: Part manufac- turer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into
the US
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??
Answer: Two speed idle
12. On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input
into the system ?
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24
, Answer: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?
Answer: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, comput- ers, sensors,
switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
14. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?
Answer: Issue certifi- cates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection,
issue certificates to directed vehicles
15. What are directed vehicles?
Answer: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for
certification
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Answer: ASM or two speed idle
17. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2)
Answer: Certification type and emission control requirements
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