Smog Inspector Level 2 Exam Questions and
Answers Updated
Question 1
In preparation for an ASM (acceleration simulation mode) smog check, using the EIS
machine, Technician A says an all-wheel drive vehicle can be tested safely by using tie
down straps to hold the vehicle in place. Technician B says four-wheel drive vehicles
can be tested safely if the vehicle can be shifted into a two-wheel drive mode. Who is
correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
technician B only
Question 2
A smog check station license expires annually, true or false?
Correct Answer
true
Question 3
Two technicians are discussing the gasoline visible smoke inspection program.
Technician A says there are 3 BAR snap throttle events and if any smoke is seen
during any of the snap throttle events, the vehicle fails. Technician B says if the smoke
dissipates/disappears within 3 seconds during any of the snap throttle events the
vehicle passes. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
neither technician A nor B
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,Question 4
The Bureau of Automotive Repair's visible smoke tests are performed on:
a. 1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
b. 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles
c. 1995 and newer diesel vehicles
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
Question 5
Which of the following types of smog check repairs can be sublet to a specialty shop,
as long as the customer agrees and is kept informed?
a. exhaust repairs
b. transmission repairs
c. computer programming
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
all of the above
Question 6
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2008 Ford F250 Diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds all of the exhaust aftertreatment systems have been
removed. Technician A says this would be classified as tampering into the OIS.
Technician B says this vehicle would not qualify for any government repair assistance.
Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
both technicians A and B
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,Question 7
Two technicians are discussing an Enhanced Evaporative Emissions System. Technician
A says the purge solenoid is commonly located under the hood. Technician B says the
vent solenoid is also commonly located under the hood. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
technician A only
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, Question 8
The low pressure fuel evaporative test does not have to be performed on gasoline
vehicles with dual fuel tanks, diesel fueled vehicles and hybrid vehicles, true or false?
Correct Answer
true
Question 1
Which of the following areas in California does not require ASM loaded-mode
inspections?
A. Basic &change of ownership areas
B. Biennial areas
C. Partially-enhanced areas
D. enhanced areas
Correct Answer
A. Basic & change of ownership areas
Question 2
How often must you calibrate the BAR-97 EIS?
A. Once a week
B. Every 72 hours
C. When prompted
D. Both B & C
Correct Answer
B. Every 72 hours
Question 3
How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform the BAR in
writing of change of employment?
A. 10 days
B. 14 dyas
C. 30 days
D. 60 dyas
Correct Answer
B. 14 days
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Answers Updated
Question 1
In preparation for an ASM (acceleration simulation mode) smog check, using the EIS
machine, Technician A says an all-wheel drive vehicle can be tested safely by using tie
down straps to hold the vehicle in place. Technician B says four-wheel drive vehicles
can be tested safely if the vehicle can be shifted into a two-wheel drive mode. Who is
correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
technician B only
Question 2
A smog check station license expires annually, true or false?
Correct Answer
true
Question 3
Two technicians are discussing the gasoline visible smoke inspection program.
Technician A says there are 3 BAR snap throttle events and if any smoke is seen
during any of the snap throttle events, the vehicle fails. Technician B says if the smoke
dissipates/disappears within 3 seconds during any of the snap throttle events the
vehicle passes. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
neither technician A nor B
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,Question 4
The Bureau of Automotive Repair's visible smoke tests are performed on:
a. 1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
b. 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles
c. 1995 and newer diesel vehicles
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
1976 and newer gasoline vehicles
Question 5
Which of the following types of smog check repairs can be sublet to a specialty shop,
as long as the customer agrees and is kept informed?
a. exhaust repairs
b. transmission repairs
c. computer programming
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
all of the above
Question 6
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2008 Ford F250 Diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds all of the exhaust aftertreatment systems have been
removed. Technician A says this would be classified as tampering into the OIS.
Technician B says this vehicle would not qualify for any government repair assistance.
Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
Correct Answer
both technicians A and B
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,Question 7
Two technicians are discussing an Enhanced Evaporative Emissions System. Technician
A says the purge solenoid is commonly located under the hood. Technician B says the
vent solenoid is also commonly located under the hood. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
technician A only
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, Question 8
The low pressure fuel evaporative test does not have to be performed on gasoline
vehicles with dual fuel tanks, diesel fueled vehicles and hybrid vehicles, true or false?
Correct Answer
true
Question 1
Which of the following areas in California does not require ASM loaded-mode
inspections?
A. Basic &change of ownership areas
B. Biennial areas
C. Partially-enhanced areas
D. enhanced areas
Correct Answer
A. Basic & change of ownership areas
Question 2
How often must you calibrate the BAR-97 EIS?
A. Once a week
B. Every 72 hours
C. When prompted
D. Both B & C
Correct Answer
B. Every 72 hours
Question 3
How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform the BAR in
writing of change of employment?
A. 10 days
B. 14 dyas
C. 30 days
D. 60 dyas
Correct Answer
B. 14 days
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