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CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR TRAINING
FINAL REVIEW (PART 1) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
All vehicles 1976-1995 receive a LPFET, unless ___________.
- correct answer- equipped with dual tanks, tanks over 50 gal,
vehicles for which no adapter is available, or have inaccessible
canisters, unless the vapor line is accessible.
What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on a gasoline
vehicle? - correct answer- Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap
Test
What gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions
test? - correct answer- Automatic transmission in its normal
driving gear, manual transmission in second gear
These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an
inspection. - correct answer- Faulty brakes, low oil pressure,
large coolant leak, tire failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise,
overheating
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These items are not a reason to reject vehicle from an
inspection - correct answer- Tire pressure, missing emission
label, traction control
What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency? - correct
answer- Stoichiometry
If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the
technician do? - correct answer- Advise the vehicle owner to
have the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the
failure
If the VIN on the registration and vehicle differ, what action
should the technician take? - correct answer- Use the VIN on
the vehicle and continue with the inspection.
If a test and repair station does not have the tools/equipment to
repair a vehicle, what must be done prior to accepting a vehicle
for an inspection. - correct answer- Notify the customer both
orally and in writing that they are unable to repair if it fails.
What must be noted on a VIR? - correct answer- Location of
liquid fuel leak, reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for
aftermarket parts, component which fails in "other" category,
CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR TRAINING
FINAL REVIEW (PART 1) QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
All vehicles 1976-1995 receive a LPFET, unless ___________.
- correct answer- equipped with dual tanks, tanks over 50 gal,
vehicles for which no adapter is available, or have inaccessible
canisters, unless the vapor line is accessible.
What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on a gasoline
vehicle? - correct answer- Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap
Test
What gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions
test? - correct answer- Automatic transmission in its normal
driving gear, manual transmission in second gear
These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an
inspection. - correct answer- Faulty brakes, low oil pressure,
large coolant leak, tire failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise,
overheating
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These items are not a reason to reject vehicle from an
inspection - correct answer- Tire pressure, missing emission
label, traction control
What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency? - correct
answer- Stoichiometry
If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the
technician do? - correct answer- Advise the vehicle owner to
have the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the
failure
If the VIN on the registration and vehicle differ, what action
should the technician take? - correct answer- Use the VIN on
the vehicle and continue with the inspection.
If a test and repair station does not have the tools/equipment to
repair a vehicle, what must be done prior to accepting a vehicle
for an inspection. - correct answer- Notify the customer both
orally and in writing that they are unable to repair if it fails.
What must be noted on a VIR? - correct answer- Location of
liquid fuel leak, reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for
aftermarket parts, component which fails in "other" category,
