PA Emissions Inspector Certification Study Guide Questions
With Expert Solutions
What is the form given if a vehicle fails inspection? - ✔✔The repair data form to complete
and return upon re-inspection (should be completed regardless of who performs the repairs).
What are the rules when a customer challenges an I/M result? - ✔✔Must be made within
10 days of the date on which the vehicle failed.
If vehicle passes, an emissions sticker must be issued for the vehicle and must not be charged.
Customer must pay if the retest fails.
When is proof of insurance required? - ✔✔Not for emissions but it is required for
safety inspection.
What do you fill the mileage field with if the odometer does not work? What does this signify to
PennDOT? - ✔✔All zero's except for the last digit which should be a 1 (000001).
Signifies that it was not working when the vehicle was inspected.
Procedures that apply to the emissions sticker: - ✔✔Do not remove any stickers until
the vehicle has passed inspection and is issued a new sticker.
, Wipe, dry, and clean the surface on which the sticker is being attached.
Fill out the VIN, date, mileage, and sign the sticker using a permanent marking pen.
Remove the protective slip-sheet
Place proper monthly insert so that the month and year are visible to oncoming traffic.
Position to the immediate right of the safety sticker.
Must be affixed on the premises , on a portion located within 100 feet, and on the same side
of the street.
Void emissions sticker and record in the analyzer and retain for the QAO during the next audit.
Sticker Security - ✔✔Safe place, under lock and key, at all times.
Record Keeping - ✔✔Paperwork should be generated as stickers are issued.
Stations have the ability to print out duplicate copies of each VIR, printouts
documenting replacements, and mileage exemptions.
Safety Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Fee paid by the station for the inspection sticker, plus no
more than $2 labor.
Emissions Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Current program management fee, plus no more than
$2 labor.
With Expert Solutions
What is the form given if a vehicle fails inspection? - ✔✔The repair data form to complete
and return upon re-inspection (should be completed regardless of who performs the repairs).
What are the rules when a customer challenges an I/M result? - ✔✔Must be made within
10 days of the date on which the vehicle failed.
If vehicle passes, an emissions sticker must be issued for the vehicle and must not be charged.
Customer must pay if the retest fails.
When is proof of insurance required? - ✔✔Not for emissions but it is required for
safety inspection.
What do you fill the mileage field with if the odometer does not work? What does this signify to
PennDOT? - ✔✔All zero's except for the last digit which should be a 1 (000001).
Signifies that it was not working when the vehicle was inspected.
Procedures that apply to the emissions sticker: - ✔✔Do not remove any stickers until
the vehicle has passed inspection and is issued a new sticker.
, Wipe, dry, and clean the surface on which the sticker is being attached.
Fill out the VIN, date, mileage, and sign the sticker using a permanent marking pen.
Remove the protective slip-sheet
Place proper monthly insert so that the month and year are visible to oncoming traffic.
Position to the immediate right of the safety sticker.
Must be affixed on the premises , on a portion located within 100 feet, and on the same side
of the street.
Void emissions sticker and record in the analyzer and retain for the QAO during the next audit.
Sticker Security - ✔✔Safe place, under lock and key, at all times.
Record Keeping - ✔✔Paperwork should be generated as stickers are issued.
Stations have the ability to print out duplicate copies of each VIR, printouts
documenting replacements, and mileage exemptions.
Safety Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Fee paid by the station for the inspection sticker, plus no
more than $2 labor.
Emissions Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Current program management fee, plus no more than
$2 labor.
