SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR CERTIFIED QUALITY EXAM CA
2026/2027 ALL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AND DEFINITIVE
ANSWERS
If a vehicle is equipped with parts that modify the original
emission control configuration, inspectors must verify if those
parts are exempted or ?
Carb approved
If any required emission control system are found to be
tampered or defective then the vehicle shall ..?
Fail the inspection
The fan must be used when ambient temperature reaches how
many degrees ?
72 degrees and above
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ?
Bar referee label
,When inspecting a vehicle equipped with a referee label, enter
?
"r" for the vehicle certification type
Kit cars are a group of what type of vehicles ?
SPCNS, grey market and vehicles with engine changes
For government vehicles do not enter "E" preceding the plate
number instead enter ?
The last 7 digits of the plate number
What are the three required tests for gasoline powered
vehicles from 96-99 ?
Visual functional and tailpipe
What if a SPCNS vehicle doesn't have the BAR label?
Then you must send it to the state referee to be inspected
, SPCNS vehicles MUST be equipped with what label ?
BAR Referee label
When should a written estimate be provided ?
Before and after the repair is conducted
Who cannot sublet smog check inspections or repairs
Test only stations
What does sublet mean ?
Send vehicle to another shop after diagnosing it
What is the station license duration ?
1 year
2026/2027 ALL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AND DEFINITIVE
ANSWERS
If a vehicle is equipped with parts that modify the original
emission control configuration, inspectors must verify if those
parts are exempted or ?
Carb approved
If any required emission control system are found to be
tampered or defective then the vehicle shall ..?
Fail the inspection
The fan must be used when ambient temperature reaches how
many degrees ?
72 degrees and above
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ?
Bar referee label
,When inspecting a vehicle equipped with a referee label, enter
?
"r" for the vehicle certification type
Kit cars are a group of what type of vehicles ?
SPCNS, grey market and vehicles with engine changes
For government vehicles do not enter "E" preceding the plate
number instead enter ?
The last 7 digits of the plate number
What are the three required tests for gasoline powered
vehicles from 96-99 ?
Visual functional and tailpipe
What if a SPCNS vehicle doesn't have the BAR label?
Then you must send it to the state referee to be inspected
, SPCNS vehicles MUST be equipped with what label ?
BAR Referee label
When should a written estimate be provided ?
Before and after the repair is conducted
Who cannot sublet smog check inspections or repairs
Test only stations
What does sublet mean ?
Send vehicle to another shop after diagnosing it
What is the station license duration ?
1 year
