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Smog Check Inspector Exam CA Exam, Most Recent
Exam Version 2026 Actual Complete Real Verified
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If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration
documents what should the inspector do? - Answer-Use
the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it
doesn't match the registration document. DMV will not
accept the test results
If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication
failure continues what should the tech do? How do you
proceed? - Answer-Complete the inspection as promoted
by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what
? - Answer-Part manufacturer catalog, part listings,
catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - Answer-Vehicles that
were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported
into the US
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In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? -
Answer-2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of
emissions tailpipe test ?? - Answer-Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase
the EIS to ask for what to input into the system ? - Answer-
BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of
compliance from being issues) N/A
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline
vehicles from 1975-1999 ? - Answer-All of them
(Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR,
computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel
leaks, ignition spark controls,
Star Station certification allows test and repair stations
to..? - Answer-Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform
repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to
directed vehicles
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What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) -
Answer-2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode
tests? - Answer-50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - Answer-Data acquisition
device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas
determined by the air quality.. what are they ? - Answer-
Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program
area? - Answer-Enhanced areas ( these areas do not
meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and
carbon monoxide)
What are directed vehicles? - Answer-Bar directs a portion
of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for
certification
Smog Check Inspector Exam CA Exam, Most Recent
Exam Version 2026 Actual Complete Real Verified
Exam Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Already Graded A+ ||Newest Exam!!!
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration
documents what should the inspector do? - Answer-Use
the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it
doesn't match the registration document. DMV will not
accept the test results
If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication
failure continues what should the tech do? How do you
proceed? - Answer-Complete the inspection as promoted
by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what
? - Answer-Part manufacturer catalog, part listings,
catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - Answer-Vehicles that
were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported
into the US
,2|Page
In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? -
Answer-2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of
emissions tailpipe test ?? - Answer-Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase
the EIS to ask for what to input into the system ? - Answer-
BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of
compliance from being issues) N/A
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline
vehicles from 1975-1999 ? - Answer-All of them
(Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR,
computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel
leaks, ignition spark controls,
Star Station certification allows test and repair stations
to..? - Answer-Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform
repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to
directed vehicles
, 3|Page
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) -
Answer-2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode
tests? - Answer-50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - Answer-Data acquisition
device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas
determined by the air quality.. what are they ? - Answer-
Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program
area? - Answer-Enhanced areas ( these areas do not
meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and
carbon monoxide)
What are directed vehicles? - Answer-Bar directs a portion
of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for
certification
