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CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
What should the tech do if the VIN # on the bar code is illegible? -
ANSWER-Then you must input it manually
Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two
functional tests?? - ANSWER-OBD and MIL (malfunction indicator
light)
The visible smoke test consists of? - ANSWER-3 bar snap tests
Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are
acceptable without an ARB EO exemption - ANSWER-
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of
different material than the origin such as?? - ANSWER-Aluminum
instead of cast iron
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What is an Add- On part? - ANSWER-Any aftermarket part which
is not a modified part or a replacement
The number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test on
Gasoline vehicles 96-99 is..? - ANSWER-Any one
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD test for
2000 and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? - ANSWER-EVAP system
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test for 98-
2006 diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Zero
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD TEST
for 2007 and newer diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Any two
Who is responsible for the sublet repairs ? - ANSWER-The
dealers- need customer consent of course
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The smog check sign shall be how many inches wide and how
many inches tall? (Measurements for the sign) - ANSWER-24
wide x 30 height
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it garaged in s
basic area it must undergo ..? - ANSWER-An enhanced area
inspection
If a vehicle has tampered emission control equipment, then what
cannot be issued to them? They don't qualify for a ...? -
ANSWER-Repair cost waiver
All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two
speed idle test must undergo the EGR functional test - ANSWER-
If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it
continuously flashes with the engine running then this indicates
that
Pass fail determination - bar snap test?? - ANSWER-Pass the
vehicle if the vehicle does not emit smoke during the idle test,
CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
What should the tech do if the VIN # on the bar code is illegible? -
ANSWER-Then you must input it manually
Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two
functional tests?? - ANSWER-OBD and MIL (malfunction indicator
light)
The visible smoke test consists of? - ANSWER-3 bar snap tests
Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are
acceptable without an ARB EO exemption - ANSWER-
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of
different material than the origin such as?? - ANSWER-Aluminum
instead of cast iron
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What is an Add- On part? - ANSWER-Any aftermarket part which
is not a modified part or a replacement
The number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test on
Gasoline vehicles 96-99 is..? - ANSWER-Any one
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD test for
2000 and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? - ANSWER-EVAP system
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test for 98-
2006 diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Zero
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD TEST
for 2007 and newer diesel vehicles is ? - ANSWER-Any two
Who is responsible for the sublet repairs ? - ANSWER-The
dealers- need customer consent of course
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The smog check sign shall be how many inches wide and how
many inches tall? (Measurements for the sign) - ANSWER-24
wide x 30 height
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it garaged in s
basic area it must undergo ..? - ANSWER-An enhanced area
inspection
If a vehicle has tampered emission control equipment, then what
cannot be issued to them? They don't qualify for a ...? -
ANSWER-Repair cost waiver
All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two
speed idle test must undergo the EGR functional test - ANSWER-
If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it
continuously flashes with the engine running then this indicates
that
Pass fail determination - bar snap test?? - ANSWER-Pass the
vehicle if the vehicle does not emit smoke during the idle test,
