Smog Level 1 Practice Test Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? - CORRECT
ANSWER enhanced, basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check
station during the hours the station is open? - CORRECT ANSWER any amount who
represents both license all hours of operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog
check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog
check test and repair station? - CORRECT ANSWER no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN)
for a test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? -
CORRECT ANSWER no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to
ignition timing? - CORRECT ANSWER no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - CORRECT
ANSWER unsafe, unfit, not compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The
consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after
repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does
the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? - CORRECT ANSWER no because the
repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician
, A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular
vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the
customer prior to performing the smog inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER inform the
customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the
equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were
performed incorrectly? - CORRECT ANSWER BAR referee
During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one
OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a
result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none
found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a
non-approved aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician
as a result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER research APL and proceed
accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a
small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a
result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change,
the technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR
referee label? - CORRECT ANSWER takes place of under hood label and has vehicle
information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR
provides technical information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and
what is the name of this document? - CORRECT ANSWER OBD II test ability
reference guide, located on BAR's website.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? - CORRECT
ANSWER enhanced, basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check
station during the hours the station is open? - CORRECT ANSWER any amount who
represents both license all hours of operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog
check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog
check test and repair station? - CORRECT ANSWER no
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN)
for a test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? -
CORRECT ANSWER no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to
ignition timing? - CORRECT ANSWER no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - CORRECT
ANSWER unsafe, unfit, not compatible (incompatible)
A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The
consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after
repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does
the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? - CORRECT ANSWER no because the
repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician
, A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular
vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the
customer prior to performing the smog inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER inform the
customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the
equipment to repair the vehicle
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were
performed incorrectly? - CORRECT ANSWER BAR referee
During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one
OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What action should be taken by the technician as a
result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER Find EO# on aftermarket tank. If none
found then fail the vehicle.
During a visual inspection, the technician notices that an OEM air cleaner is missing, and a
non-approved aftermarket cleaner is installed. What action should be taken by the technician
as a result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER research APL and proceed
accordingly
During a visual inspection, OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing, and in its place is a
small aftermarket catalytic converter. What action should be taken by the technician as a
result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER find EO#
When inspecting a kit car (SPCN), a grey market vehicle, or a vehicle with an engine change,
the technician should look for a BAR referee label. What is the primary purpose of the BAR
referee label? - CORRECT ANSWER takes place of under hood label and has vehicle
information
Some vehicles may experience difficulties conducting the OBD II functional test. BAR
provides technical information about these vehicles. Where can this document be found and
what is the name of this document? - CORRECT ANSWER OBD II test ability
reference guide, located on BAR's website.
