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Ca Smog Check Inspector Training
Final Review (Part 2) Questions with
100% Correct Answers
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
Correct Answer: Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV
System) during the inspection for visible smoke.
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle portion
of the Visible Smoke Test? Correct Answer: 10 Seconds
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test? Correct Answer: All
hybrid vehicles
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for
a diesel vehicle? Correct Answer: More than three seconds.
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections Correct
Answer: tailpipe, LPFET
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does
not match the engine? Correct Answer: Determine if either the hood or engine
has been changed.
If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is
missing or incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken? Correct
Answer: Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing
settings.
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If it is determined that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not
equipped with a BAR Referee Label, what action should be taken? Correct
Answer: Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification.
What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver? Correct Answer: $650
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward the
cost of an eligible repair. Correct Answer: $500, minus a $20 deductible
During a functional test of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when
vacuum is applied. What are some possible causes? Correct Answer: Stuck EGR
pintle, plugged EGR passage
Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the technician do? Correct Answer:
Center the vehicle on the dyno.
If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS to replace internal computer
components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur? Correct Answer: The
BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for technician
to access the internal portion of the machine?
What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can lengthen or shorten a
sample hose for the BAR97 EIS? Correct Answer: The hose cannot be
lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the hose will require
replacement.
Under what condition can an inspector shift a manual transmission out of
second gear during an ASM inspection? Correct Answer: If the vehicle cannot
maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM.
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Ca Smog Check Inspector Training
Final Review (Part 2) Questions with
100% Correct Answers
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
Correct Answer: Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV
System) during the inspection for visible smoke.
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle portion
of the Visible Smoke Test? Correct Answer: 10 Seconds
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test? Correct Answer: All
hybrid vehicles
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for
a diesel vehicle? Correct Answer: More than three seconds.
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections Correct
Answer: tailpipe, LPFET
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does
not match the engine? Correct Answer: Determine if either the hood or engine
has been changed.
If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is
missing or incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken? Correct
Answer: Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing
settings.
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If it is determined that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not
equipped with a BAR Referee Label, what action should be taken? Correct
Answer: Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification.
What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver? Correct Answer: $650
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward the
cost of an eligible repair. Correct Answer: $500, minus a $20 deductible
During a functional test of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when
vacuum is applied. What are some possible causes? Correct Answer: Stuck EGR
pintle, plugged EGR passage
Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the technician do? Correct Answer:
Center the vehicle on the dyno.
If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS to replace internal computer
components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur? Correct Answer: The
BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for technician
to access the internal portion of the machine?
What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can lengthen or shorten a
sample hose for the BAR97 EIS? Correct Answer: The hose cannot be
lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the hose will require
replacement.
Under what condition can an inspector shift a manual transmission out of
second gear during an ASM inspection? Correct Answer: If the vehicle cannot
maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM.
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