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PA EMISSIONS INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
What decade do we start doing emission devices on cars? -
ANSWER-1960
When removing a gas cap with safety equipment do we use? -
ANSWER-Safety goggles
What is the best lean indicator to determine air fuel ratio? -
ANSWER-Oxygen
Where is the best location to find a gross vehicle weight? -
ANSWER-Sticker on door.
What is the reason for the emissions program in Pennsylvania?
- ANSWER-For clean air
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What is the range of normal Knox (N0x) production? -
ANSWER-1700-2500 per million parts
What is the maximum fee a station can charge for a safety
sticker of replacement? - ANSWER-$2 labor plus sticker charge
Can I drive a car too far in one year? - ANSWER-No
What certified individual can deliver a waiver? - ANSWER-
Certified repair technician CRT
How many days does a new resident have to register their
vehicle? - ANSWER-20 days
From the time you register how many days do you have to take
a test? - ANSWER-10 days
How old do you have to be to get any emissions license? -
ANSWER-18
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What speeds are the vehicle tested for the two speed idol test?
- ANSWER-2500 and idle
What is the single piece of information about a vehicle that is
unique and important and used to create a single data
reference point? - ANSWER-VIN number
Most 1996 new gasoline powered vehicles for vans and trucks
at work gross weight vehicle weight rating Pennsylvania
OBDIM check? - ANSWER-8500 and less
What test does the 8501 pound test get? - ANSWER-2 speed
idle test
Do I have to test antique vehicles? - ANSWER-No
What are the three certifications that you can earn as a
technician in this program? - ANSWER-Certified repair tech,
Emmisions inspector, northern region Emmisions inspector
PA EMISSIONS INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
What decade do we start doing emission devices on cars? -
ANSWER-1960
When removing a gas cap with safety equipment do we use? -
ANSWER-Safety goggles
What is the best lean indicator to determine air fuel ratio? -
ANSWER-Oxygen
Where is the best location to find a gross vehicle weight? -
ANSWER-Sticker on door.
What is the reason for the emissions program in Pennsylvania?
- ANSWER-For clean air
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What is the range of normal Knox (N0x) production? -
ANSWER-1700-2500 per million parts
What is the maximum fee a station can charge for a safety
sticker of replacement? - ANSWER-$2 labor plus sticker charge
Can I drive a car too far in one year? - ANSWER-No
What certified individual can deliver a waiver? - ANSWER-
Certified repair technician CRT
How many days does a new resident have to register their
vehicle? - ANSWER-20 days
From the time you register how many days do you have to take
a test? - ANSWER-10 days
How old do you have to be to get any emissions license? -
ANSWER-18
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What speeds are the vehicle tested for the two speed idol test?
- ANSWER-2500 and idle
What is the single piece of information about a vehicle that is
unique and important and used to create a single data
reference point? - ANSWER-VIN number
Most 1996 new gasoline powered vehicles for vans and trucks
at work gross weight vehicle weight rating Pennsylvania
OBDIM check? - ANSWER-8500 and less
What test does the 8501 pound test get? - ANSWER-2 speed
idle test
Do I have to test antique vehicles? - ANSWER-No
What are the three certifications that you can earn as a
technician in this program? - ANSWER-Certified repair tech,
Emmisions inspector, northern region Emmisions inspector
