SMOG INSPECTOR CALIFORNIA FULL
SOLUTION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉What is the minimum educational requirement for the Repair
Technician license? Answer: An Associate of Arts or Associate of
Science degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent experience.
◉What is the minimum course work required for a certificate in
automotive technology? Answer: 720 hours of course work,
including at least 280 hours in engine performance areas.
◉What is the consequence of falsifying applications or supporting
documents? Answer: Licenses may be denied, revoked, or
suspended.
◉What is the BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training?
Answer: Alternative training required for certain experience
qualifications.
, ◉What is the minimum automotive repair experience required for
the Repair Technician license? Answer: One year in the engine
performance area or two years of general automotive repair
experience.
◉What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Repair
Technician examination? Answer: 120 questions (100 scored
questions and 20 unscored questions)
◉What percentage of the Smog Check Repair Technician
examination focuses on diagnosing test failures? Answer: 60%
◉How long is a candidate allowed to take the Smog Check Repair
Technician examination? Answer: 3 hours
◉What is the primary focus of the Customer Interactions section in
the Smog Check Inspector examination? Answer: Consulting with
customers about the requirements of a smog check program and
customer authorization requirements.
◉What percentage of the Smog Check Inspector examination is
dedicated to Customer Information and Authorizations? Answer:
12%
SOLUTION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉What is the minimum educational requirement for the Repair
Technician license? Answer: An Associate of Arts or Associate of
Science degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent experience.
◉What is the minimum course work required for a certificate in
automotive technology? Answer: 720 hours of course work,
including at least 280 hours in engine performance areas.
◉What is the consequence of falsifying applications or supporting
documents? Answer: Licenses may be denied, revoked, or
suspended.
◉What is the BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training?
Answer: Alternative training required for certain experience
qualifications.
, ◉What is the minimum automotive repair experience required for
the Repair Technician license? Answer: One year in the engine
performance area or two years of general automotive repair
experience.
◉What is the total number of questions in the Smog Check Repair
Technician examination? Answer: 120 questions (100 scored
questions and 20 unscored questions)
◉What percentage of the Smog Check Repair Technician
examination focuses on diagnosing test failures? Answer: 60%
◉How long is a candidate allowed to take the Smog Check Repair
Technician examination? Answer: 3 hours
◉What is the primary focus of the Customer Interactions section in
the Smog Check Inspector examination? Answer: Consulting with
customers about the requirements of a smog check program and
customer authorization requirements.
◉What percentage of the Smog Check Inspector examination is
dedicated to Customer Information and Authorizations? Answer:
12%
