Smog Check Manual Part 2 – Questions With Solutions
The inspector shall reject the vehicle from ASM/TSI inspection, or if the
inspection has started, abort the inspection, if... Right Ans - The inspector
determines the vehicle is unsafe, unfit, or incompatible with the tailpipe
emissions inspection
Examples of vehicle conditions that are unsafe for tailpipe emissions testing
include, but are not limited to... Right Ans - Gasoline leaks, large coolant
leaks, faulty brakes, tire failure
Examples of vehicle conditions that are unfit for tailpipe emissions testing
include, but are not limited to... Right Ans - Low oil pressure, overheating,
idle RPM outside required limits
Examples of vehicle conditions that are incompatible with tailpipe emissions
testing include, but are not limited to... Right Ans - Non-disengagable
traction control, vehicle too large to fit on dynamometer, full time AWD or
4WD
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
Test equipment failure
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
Test equipment power loss
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
The ASM test has been restarted more than twice
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
Vehicle unable to achieve the required ASM speed
In the case of an inspection abort, the EIS will display a list of abort codes.
What code must the inspector select? Right Ans - The code(s) that best
describes the cause of the inspection abort
If the inspector selects "OTHER" as the reason for an inspection abort, what
must the inspector document on all copies of the VIR? Right Ans - The
specific reason for the aborted inspection
, In cases of sample dilution caused by an exhaust leak, what may the inspector
do to obtain a good sample? Right Ans - Insert the probe into the opening
in the exhaust system, as long as it is large enough and downstream from all
emission control components
For each Smog Check inspection, how many copies of the VIR shall the
inspector print? Right Ans - At least two
What must the inspector do with the two printed copies of the VIR? Right
Ans - Attach one to the customer's invoice and give it to the customer; retain
the other for the station's records
How many copies of the VIR must the inspector sign? Right Ans - All
printed copies
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Location of a liquid fuel leak
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Any emissions system or component that failed in the "Other..."
category of the visual inspection
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Reason for an "Other" inspection abort
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Type of visible smoke failure
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - CARB approved aftermarket parts and associated EO numbers
When a vehicle passes all applicable portions of a Smog Check inspection, the
EIS or OIS will issue this certificate. Right Ans - Certificate of Compliance
This is electronically transmitted to DMV and recorded in the VID when a
vehicle passes the Smog Check inspection. Right Ans - Certificate of
Compliance
The inspector shall reject the vehicle from ASM/TSI inspection, or if the
inspection has started, abort the inspection, if... Right Ans - The inspector
determines the vehicle is unsafe, unfit, or incompatible with the tailpipe
emissions inspection
Examples of vehicle conditions that are unsafe for tailpipe emissions testing
include, but are not limited to... Right Ans - Gasoline leaks, large coolant
leaks, faulty brakes, tire failure
Examples of vehicle conditions that are unfit for tailpipe emissions testing
include, but are not limited to... Right Ans - Low oil pressure, overheating,
idle RPM outside required limits
Examples of vehicle conditions that are incompatible with tailpipe emissions
testing include, but are not limited to... Right Ans - Non-disengagable
traction control, vehicle too large to fit on dynamometer, full time AWD or
4WD
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
Test equipment failure
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
Test equipment power loss
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
The ASM test has been restarted more than twice
The EIS will automatically abort an inspection for this reason. Right Ans -
Vehicle unable to achieve the required ASM speed
In the case of an inspection abort, the EIS will display a list of abort codes.
What code must the inspector select? Right Ans - The code(s) that best
describes the cause of the inspection abort
If the inspector selects "OTHER" as the reason for an inspection abort, what
must the inspector document on all copies of the VIR? Right Ans - The
specific reason for the aborted inspection
, In cases of sample dilution caused by an exhaust leak, what may the inspector
do to obtain a good sample? Right Ans - Insert the probe into the opening
in the exhaust system, as long as it is large enough and downstream from all
emission control components
For each Smog Check inspection, how many copies of the VIR shall the
inspector print? Right Ans - At least two
What must the inspector do with the two printed copies of the VIR? Right
Ans - Attach one to the customer's invoice and give it to the customer; retain
the other for the station's records
How many copies of the VIR must the inspector sign? Right Ans - All
printed copies
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Location of a liquid fuel leak
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Any emissions system or component that failed in the "Other..."
category of the visual inspection
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Reason for an "Other" inspection abort
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - Type of visible smoke failure
An example of a special circumstance that must be noted on the VIR is...
Right Ans - CARB approved aftermarket parts and associated EO numbers
When a vehicle passes all applicable portions of a Smog Check inspection, the
EIS or OIS will issue this certificate. Right Ans - Certificate of Compliance
This is electronically transmitted to DMV and recorded in the VID when a
vehicle passes the Smog Check inspection. Right Ans - Certificate of
Compliance
