SMOG LEVEL 1 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California?
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?
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?
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?
referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only
station?
,no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor
adjustments to ignition timing?
no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
find EO#
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California?
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?
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?
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?
referee label
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only
station?
,no
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor
adjustments to ignition timing?
no, cant do timing adjustments
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
find EO#
