Smog Check
Study Guide
(Questions & Answers)
, 1. What are the two types of TSI (Two Speed Idle tests)?
Answer: 2500 RPM test and Idle test
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation Mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25
3. What does DAD stand for?
Answer: Data Acquisition Device
4. The smog check program divides the state into three areas determined by air
quality. What are they?
Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change-of-Ownership
5. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Answer: Enhanced areas
6. If the VIN on the vehicle does not match the registration documents, what should
the inspector do?
Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle and inform the customer it does not match the
registration; DMV will not accept the test results
7. If VIN and plate entries are correct but communication failure continues, what
should the technician do?
Answer: Complete the inspection as prompted by the EIS
8. The CARB EO parts listing contains information about what?
Answer: Manufacturer catalogs, part listings, catalytic converters, and the applicable
vehicles
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer: Vehicles manufactured for sale outside the U.S. and imported into the U.S.
10. In the two-speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer: 2500 RPM test run for 30 seconds
11. Vehicles 1976-1999 model years are subject to what type of tailpipe emissions
test?
Answer: Two-Speed Idle test
12. On the BAR-97 EIS selecting “G” (Government) will prompt the system to ask for
what?
Answer: BAR File Number
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999?
Answer: Crankcase controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, ignition
spark controls, visible smoke inspection, and liquid fuel leaks
14. STAR Station certification allows test and repair stations to do what?
Answer: Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform inspections,
and certify directed vehicles
Study Guide
(Questions & Answers)
, 1. What are the two types of TSI (Two Speed Idle tests)?
Answer: 2500 RPM test and Idle test
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation Mode tests?
Answer: 50/15 and 25/25
3. What does DAD stand for?
Answer: Data Acquisition Device
4. The smog check program divides the state into three areas determined by air
quality. What are they?
Answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change-of-Ownership
5. Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Answer: Enhanced areas
6. If the VIN on the vehicle does not match the registration documents, what should
the inspector do?
Answer: Use the VIN on the vehicle and inform the customer it does not match the
registration; DMV will not accept the test results
7. If VIN and plate entries are correct but communication failure continues, what
should the technician do?
Answer: Complete the inspection as prompted by the EIS
8. The CARB EO parts listing contains information about what?
Answer: Manufacturer catalogs, part listings, catalytic converters, and the applicable
vehicles
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Answer: Vehicles manufactured for sale outside the U.S. and imported into the U.S.
10. In the two-speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Answer: 2500 RPM test run for 30 seconds
11. Vehicles 1976-1999 model years are subject to what type of tailpipe emissions
test?
Answer: Two-Speed Idle test
12. On the BAR-97 EIS selecting “G” (Government) will prompt the system to ask for
what?
Answer: BAR File Number
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999?
Answer: Crankcase controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, ignition
spark controls, visible smoke inspection, and liquid fuel leaks
14. STAR Station certification allows test and repair stations to do what?
Answer: Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform inspections,
and certify directed vehicles
