Smog Level 1 Practice Test Questions
with Correct Answers
When should the tailpipe smoke test be performed on a gasoline vehicle? - Answer-
after the tailpipe emissions test
The vehicle arrives for a smog check inspection. While running the tailpipe emissions
portion of the inspection, the MIL light comes on. Which of the following is the correct
procedure? - Answer- enter "pass" during the MIL functional test, if the MIL operates
correctly when prompted by the BAR 97 EIS
All of the following are considered to be part of "other emissions related" visual
inspection data entries, except? - Answer- intake air filters
Which of these vehicles must receive a low pressure fuel evaporative test? - Answer-
model year 1995 and older
Which of the following inspections is performed with the engine running? - Answer-
liquid fuel leaks
While performing the functional LPFET the technician cannot complete the test because
the vapor canister is located inside an enclosed fender well. Which of the following is
the correct procedure? - Answer- enter "N/A" into the EIS
Which of the following is not considered to be "tampering"? - Answer- defective
When entering repair costs into the EIS inspection or repair only menu, which of these
are correct? - Answer- enter all of the repair information and round off the costs to the
nearest dollar
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? -
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? - 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? - 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? - Answer- referee
label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? -
Answer- no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor
adjustments to ignition timing? - Answer- no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Answer- find EO#
with Correct Answers
When should the tailpipe smoke test be performed on a gasoline vehicle? - Answer-
after the tailpipe emissions test
The vehicle arrives for a smog check inspection. While running the tailpipe emissions
portion of the inspection, the MIL light comes on. Which of the following is the correct
procedure? - Answer- enter "pass" during the MIL functional test, if the MIL operates
correctly when prompted by the BAR 97 EIS
All of the following are considered to be part of "other emissions related" visual
inspection data entries, except? - Answer- intake air filters
Which of these vehicles must receive a low pressure fuel evaporative test? - Answer-
model year 1995 and older
Which of the following inspections is performed with the engine running? - Answer-
liquid fuel leaks
While performing the functional LPFET the technician cannot complete the test because
the vapor canister is located inside an enclosed fender well. Which of the following is
the correct procedure? - Answer- enter "N/A" into the EIS
Which of the following is not considered to be "tampering"? - Answer- defective
When entering repair costs into the EIS inspection or repair only menu, which of these
are correct? - Answer- enter all of the repair information and round off the costs to the
nearest dollar
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? -
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? - 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? - 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? - Answer- referee
label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? -
Answer- no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor
adjustments to ignition timing? - Answer- no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Answer- find EO#
