CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 1) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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. - (answer)All vehicles 1976-1995 receive a
LPFET, unless ___________.
Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap Test - (answer)What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on
a gasoline vehicle?
Automatic transmission in its normal driving gear, manual transmission in second gear - (answer)What
gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions test?
Faulty brakes, low oil pressure, large coolant leak, tire failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise, overheating -
(answer)These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an inspection.
Tire pressure, missing emission label, traction control - (answer)These items are not a reason to reject
vehicle from an inspection
Stoichiometry - (answer)What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency?
Advise the vehicle owner to have the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure -
(answer)If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the technician do?
Use the VIN on the vehicle and continue with the inspection. - (answer)If the VIN on the registration and
vehicle differ, what action should the technician take?
Notify the customer both orally and in writing that they are unable to repair if it fails. - (answer)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.
Location of liquid fuel leak, reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for aftermarket parts,
component which fails in "other" category, monitors not run to completion, location of inaccessible
canister for LPFET. - (answer)What must be noted on a VIR?
, CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 1) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Check for a BAR Referee Label, and continue with the test if equipped. - (answer)A vehicle has been
converted from diesel to gasoline. All equipment is installed for the conversion. What action should the
inspector take?
Verify the aftermarket parts are approved. - (answer)What action should taken be when testing a
vehicle with aftermarket parts?
Basic - (answer)What program area performs only TSI tests on a biennial basis?
Enhanced - (answer)What program area performs both TSI & ASM tests on a biennial basis?
Change of ownership - (answer)What program area performs only TSI tests on change of ownership?
After the tail pipe sampling part of the test. - (answer)When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed
during a BAR97 inspection?
When the OIS prompts you. - (answer)When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed during a OIS
inspection?
Obtain the part's identification numbers/name, and refer to the parts, manufacturer's catalogs/website
to see it is designated as either a replacement part, and/or allowed for street use on emission-controlled
vehicles. - (answer)What action should be taken when testing a vehicle with an aftermarket carburetor?
During WOT or a backfire. - (answer)When does the PCV valve stop the flow of crankcase vapors into the
intake?
the vehicle to stumble or die - (answer)Opening the EGR during idle should cause _________.
ANSWERS
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. - (answer)All vehicles 1976-1995 receive a
LPFET, unless ___________.
Idle Test, Crankcase Test, BAR Snap Test - (answer)What are the three parts of a "visible smoke test" on
a gasoline vehicle?
Automatic transmission in its normal driving gear, manual transmission in second gear - (answer)What
gear should be used when performing an ASM emissions test?
Faulty brakes, low oil pressure, large coolant leak, tire failure, gasoline leaks, engine noise, overheating -
(answer)These items can cause a vehicle to be rejected from an inspection.
Tire pressure, missing emission label, traction control - (answer)These items are not a reason to reject
vehicle from an inspection
Stoichiometry - (answer)What is the term for ideal combustion efficiency?
Advise the vehicle owner to have the vehicle diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure -
(answer)If a vehicle fails an inspection for any reason, what should the technician do?
Use the VIN on the vehicle and continue with the inspection. - (answer)If the VIN on the registration and
vehicle differ, what action should the technician take?
Notify the customer both orally and in writing that they are unable to repair if it fails. - (answer)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.
Location of liquid fuel leak, reason for smoke test failure, E.O. numbers for aftermarket parts,
component which fails in "other" category, monitors not run to completion, location of inaccessible
canister for LPFET. - (answer)What must be noted on a VIR?
, CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 1) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Check for a BAR Referee Label, and continue with the test if equipped. - (answer)A vehicle has been
converted from diesel to gasoline. All equipment is installed for the conversion. What action should the
inspector take?
Verify the aftermarket parts are approved. - (answer)What action should taken be when testing a
vehicle with aftermarket parts?
Basic - (answer)What program area performs only TSI tests on a biennial basis?
Enhanced - (answer)What program area performs both TSI & ASM tests on a biennial basis?
Change of ownership - (answer)What program area performs only TSI tests on change of ownership?
After the tail pipe sampling part of the test. - (answer)When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed
during a BAR97 inspection?
When the OIS prompts you. - (answer)When is the tailpipe (idle) smoke test performed during a OIS
inspection?
Obtain the part's identification numbers/name, and refer to the parts, manufacturer's catalogs/website
to see it is designated as either a replacement part, and/or allowed for street use on emission-controlled
vehicles. - (answer)What action should be taken when testing a vehicle with an aftermarket carburetor?
During WOT or a backfire. - (answer)When does the PCV valve stop the flow of crankcase vapors into the
intake?
the vehicle to stumble or die - (answer)Opening the EGR during idle should cause _________.
