SMOG INSPECTOR LEVEL 1 ACTUAL 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is the minimum training duration for the BAR Smog Check Training (Level 1)?
- ✔✔68 hours
✔✔What are the requirements to qualify for the Inspector examination? - ✔✔Complete
BAR Smog Check Training (Level 2) within the last two years and meet one of three
requirements: Level 1 training, ASE certification in specified areas, or
education/experience criteria.
✔✔What does the Inspector license allow an individual to do? - ✔✔Inspect and certify
emission control systems on vehicles in California's Smog Check Program.
✔✔What are the three certification areas required by ASE for the Repair Technician
license? - ✔✔A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A-8 Engine Performance, L-1
Advanced Engine Performance Specialist.
✔✔What is the application fee for the Smog Check license? - ✔✔$20
✔✔How many attempts are allowed for the examination before reapplying? - ✔✔Two
attempts
✔✔What happens if an applicant fails the first examination attempt? - ✔✔There must be
at least 14 days between examination attempts.
✔✔What is the examination fee for each attempt at the Smog Check examination? -
✔✔$56.27
✔✔What is required for special accommodations during the examination? - ✔✔A
completed Request for Special Accommodations form and a letter from a licensed
health care provider confirming the disability.
✔✔What are the content areas and their percentage of questions for the Smog Check
Inspector Examination? - ✔✔Customer Interactions (12%), Pre-Inspection (24%),
Emissions Tests (64%).
✔✔What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Inspector Examination? -
✔✔110 questions (90 scored and 20 unscored).
✔✔What is the purpose of the unscored questions in the Smog Check Inspector
Examination? - ✔✔Used for statistical research purposes.
, ✔✔What are the eligibility requirements for taking the examination? - ✔✔No outstanding
BAR citations and compliance with family support or tax obligations.
✔✔What is the minimum educational requirement for the Repair Technician license? -
✔✔An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology or
equivalent experience.
✔✔What is the minimum course work required for a certificate in automotive
technology? - ✔✔720 hours of course work, including at least 280 hours in engine
performance areas.
✔✔What is the consequence of falsifying applications or supporting documents? -
✔✔Licenses may be denied, revoked, or suspended.
✔✔What is the BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training? - ✔✔Alternative training
required for certain experience qualifications.
✔✔What is the minimum automotive repair experience required for the Repair
Technician license? - ✔✔One year in the engine performance area or two years of
general automotive repair experience.
✔✔What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Repair Technician
examination? - ✔✔120 questions (100 scored questions and 20 unscored questions)
✔✔What percentage of the Smog Check Repair Technician examination focuses on
diagnosing test failures? - ✔✔60%
✔✔How long is a candidate allowed to take the Smog Check Repair Technician
examination? - ✔✔3 hours
✔✔What is the primary focus of the Customer Interactions section in the Smog Check
Inspector examination? - ✔✔Consulting with customers about the requirements of a
smog check program and customer authorization requirements.
✔✔What percentage of the Smog Check Inspector examination is dedicated to
Customer Information and Authorizations? - ✔✔12%
✔✔What is the purpose of the Smog Check Referee Program? - ✔✔To provide
specialized services to customers.
✔✔What are the two main types of assistance provided under the Consumer
Assistance Program (CAP)? - ✔✔Financial assistance with repair or vehicle retirement.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What is the minimum training duration for the BAR Smog Check Training (Level 1)?
- ✔✔68 hours
✔✔What are the requirements to qualify for the Inspector examination? - ✔✔Complete
BAR Smog Check Training (Level 2) within the last two years and meet one of three
requirements: Level 1 training, ASE certification in specified areas, or
education/experience criteria.
✔✔What does the Inspector license allow an individual to do? - ✔✔Inspect and certify
emission control systems on vehicles in California's Smog Check Program.
✔✔What are the three certification areas required by ASE for the Repair Technician
license? - ✔✔A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, A-8 Engine Performance, L-1
Advanced Engine Performance Specialist.
✔✔What is the application fee for the Smog Check license? - ✔✔$20
✔✔How many attempts are allowed for the examination before reapplying? - ✔✔Two
attempts
✔✔What happens if an applicant fails the first examination attempt? - ✔✔There must be
at least 14 days between examination attempts.
✔✔What is the examination fee for each attempt at the Smog Check examination? -
✔✔$56.27
✔✔What is required for special accommodations during the examination? - ✔✔A
completed Request for Special Accommodations form and a letter from a licensed
health care provider confirming the disability.
✔✔What are the content areas and their percentage of questions for the Smog Check
Inspector Examination? - ✔✔Customer Interactions (12%), Pre-Inspection (24%),
Emissions Tests (64%).
✔✔What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Inspector Examination? -
✔✔110 questions (90 scored and 20 unscored).
✔✔What is the purpose of the unscored questions in the Smog Check Inspector
Examination? - ✔✔Used for statistical research purposes.
, ✔✔What are the eligibility requirements for taking the examination? - ✔✔No outstanding
BAR citations and compliance with family support or tax obligations.
✔✔What is the minimum educational requirement for the Repair Technician license? -
✔✔An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Automotive Technology or
equivalent experience.
✔✔What is the minimum course work required for a certificate in automotive
technology? - ✔✔720 hours of course work, including at least 280 hours in engine
performance areas.
✔✔What is the consequence of falsifying applications or supporting documents? -
✔✔Licenses may be denied, revoked, or suspended.
✔✔What is the BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training? - ✔✔Alternative training
required for certain experience qualifications.
✔✔What is the minimum automotive repair experience required for the Repair
Technician license? - ✔✔One year in the engine performance area or two years of
general automotive repair experience.
✔✔What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Repair Technician
examination? - ✔✔120 questions (100 scored questions and 20 unscored questions)
✔✔What percentage of the Smog Check Repair Technician examination focuses on
diagnosing test failures? - ✔✔60%
✔✔How long is a candidate allowed to take the Smog Check Repair Technician
examination? - ✔✔3 hours
✔✔What is the primary focus of the Customer Interactions section in the Smog Check
Inspector examination? - ✔✔Consulting with customers about the requirements of a
smog check program and customer authorization requirements.
✔✔What percentage of the Smog Check Inspector examination is dedicated to
Customer Information and Authorizations? - ✔✔12%
✔✔What is the purpose of the Smog Check Referee Program? - ✔✔To provide
specialized services to customers.
✔✔What are the two main types of assistance provided under the Consumer
Assistance Program (CAP)? - ✔✔Financial assistance with repair or vehicle retirement.
