Smog Check Inspector EXAMINATION SET
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● What model year Diesel vehicles are subject to Californias smog
check program. Answer: 1998 thru current model year
● During the smog check inspection on a 2005 gasoline hybrid vehicle
Technician A says the visible idle smoke checks can be performed at any
time during a test. Technician B says the visible idle smoke checks must
be performed after the OBD2 portion of the test. Who is correct.
Answer: Neither technician A or B
● The Bureau of Automotive Repairs snap throttle visible smoke test is
performed on. Answer: all vehicles 1976 and newer
● What emissions does the PCV system reduce?. Answer: H/C
● What emissions does the Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce. Answer:
H/C and CO
● A diesel vehicle is in for a smog check inspection but fuel is seen
leaking onto the ground. if the smog check inspector feels the vehicle is
safe for testing how should he or she proceed. Answer: Ignore the leak
and test the vehicle in accordance to OIS
, ● What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on
emissions components of 15 years and/or 150,000 miles. Answer: PZEV
● What emissions does an AIR system (pump or pulse) reduce. Answer:
CO and H/C
● All 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine,
true or false. Answer: false
● During the crankcase visible smoke check portion of a smog check
inspection smoke is seen coming from the oil dipstick tube technician A
says this is normal and the vehicle should pass. technician b says the
vehicle should fail only if the smoke is a blueish/ white color. who is
correct?. Answer: Neither technician A or B
● How often should a gas calibration be performed on the EIS Machine.
Answer: Every 72 hours
● What should the technician do when a vehicle fails a smog check
inspection and the vehicle owner is convinced the technician failed his
vehicle on purpose. Answer: tell him to make and appointment with the
referee
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● What model year Diesel vehicles are subject to Californias smog
check program. Answer: 1998 thru current model year
● During the smog check inspection on a 2005 gasoline hybrid vehicle
Technician A says the visible idle smoke checks can be performed at any
time during a test. Technician B says the visible idle smoke checks must
be performed after the OBD2 portion of the test. Who is correct.
Answer: Neither technician A or B
● The Bureau of Automotive Repairs snap throttle visible smoke test is
performed on. Answer: all vehicles 1976 and newer
● What emissions does the PCV system reduce?. Answer: H/C
● What emissions does the Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce. Answer:
H/C and CO
● A diesel vehicle is in for a smog check inspection but fuel is seen
leaking onto the ground. if the smog check inspector feels the vehicle is
safe for testing how should he or she proceed. Answer: Ignore the leak
and test the vehicle in accordance to OIS
, ● What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on
emissions components of 15 years and/or 150,000 miles. Answer: PZEV
● What emissions does an AIR system (pump or pulse) reduce. Answer:
CO and H/C
● All 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine,
true or false. Answer: false
● During the crankcase visible smoke check portion of a smog check
inspection smoke is seen coming from the oil dipstick tube technician A
says this is normal and the vehicle should pass. technician b says the
vehicle should fail only if the smoke is a blueish/ white color. who is
correct?. Answer: Neither technician A or B
● How often should a gas calibration be performed on the EIS Machine.
Answer: Every 72 hours
● What should the technician do when a vehicle fails a smog check
inspection and the vehicle owner is convinced the technician failed his
vehicle on purpose. Answer: tell him to make and appointment with the
referee
