SMOG INSPECTOR CALIFORNIA EXAM ALL LEVELS
2026/2027 | CONTAINS THE EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM
TEST BANK AND A STUDY GUIDE | ACCURATE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A Customer whose vehicle has failed the Smog Check inspection has
been approved for a repair cost waiver. How long is the duration of the
repair cost waiver? ......ANSWER......Two years or 2 years
Technician A says that all vehicles with fuel evaporation from 1976 to
1995 are subject to the LPFET functional test. Technician B says that
only vehicles older than 1996 receiving a TSI test are subject to the
functional EGR test. Who's correct? ......ANSWER......Both Technicians
The OBD II functional test evaluates and reports the status of all the
following, except? ......ANSWER......Mode 6 Pending Codes
While conducting a functional test on an EGR valve, the technician
increases RPM and can see the valve Pinole move up. Based on that
information, how would the technician enter this condition into the
emission inspection system (EIS)?
Pass
N/A
Defective
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,None of the above ......ANSWER......NONE OF THE ABOVE
Two technicians are discussing the procedures for performing the
ignition timing functional test. Technician A states that if no
manufacturer engine speed tolerance is given, the idle speed should be
within 100 RPM of manufacturers specified idle speed. Technician B
states that if the procedures for timing check are nit found in the under
hood label the inspector must refer to the emission control application
guide or the manufacturer service Manual. Who's correct?
......ANSWER......Both technicians
A smog technician is conducting an ASM smog test on a vehicle with a
standard transmission (stick). The engine size is 3.6L. What gear should
the technician first try to conduct the test and what RPM should he
keep the engine within while conducting the test? ......ANSWER......2nd
gear with the RPM between 1250 and 2500
How often must you calibrate the BAR-97 EIS? ......ANSWER......Every 72
hours or when prompted NOT AND PROMPTED OR
The emission inspection system (EIS) shows a dilution error on the
screen. What is the EIS seeing at this time? ......ANSWER......High O2
The TAC (Thermostatic Air Control) helps heath the incoming air to the
induction system. This control is accomplished by a vacuum operated
blend door in the air cleaner snorkel. When the nine is not running (0°
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,manifold vacuum), in what position is the blend door?
......ANSWER......The "Hot air mode"
Technician A states that Exhaust Gas Recirculation is a post-combustion
emission component. Technician B States that the Exhaust Gas
Recirculation is a pre-combustion emission component. Who is correct?
......ANSWER......Technician B
Technician A States that the MIL illuminates when emissions are
inferred to be 1.5 times the federal test procedures standards.
Technician B states the MIL may only be used fo emission failures. Who
is correct? ......ANSWER......Both technicians
Which of the following inspection procedures is performed with the
engine running?
Fuel Cap Pressure Test
Liquid Fuel Leaks Check
Oil Level Check
Visual Inspection ......ANSWER......Liquid fuel leaked check
During an OIS inspection on a 2000MY or newer vehicle, what would be
the correct procedure to follow if the customer did not bring the
registration paperwork for the smog Check inspection?
......ANSWER......Scan the Barcode on the vehicle itself
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, The Smog inspector has entered all the data into the EIS. The EIS
contacts the VID and it returns a message "No Match" how should the
inspector proceed with this smog check? ......ANSWER......Verify the VIN
and Plate number match the numbers on the DMV paperwork, if so,
complete the smog check inspection
Technician A states that inspectors are not required to perform
disassembly of the vehicle to inspect for liquid fuel leaks. Technician B
states the liquid fuel leak visual inspection does not apply to diesel
vehicles. Who's correct? ......ANSWER......Both technicians
If licenses say CA exempt or have a letter E in the beginning then they
are government fleet vehicles true or false ......ANSWER......True
During the visual inspection the technician notices that the vehicle has
a non OEM aftermarket carburetor installed. What is the correct
procedure to inspect the vehicle ......ANSWER......Check to see if the
carburetor is approved as a street legal replacement part
A vehicle is undergoing a Smog check inspection. The under-hood BAR
referee emissions label lists an ECS that is not in the vehicle. How
should the technician handle this situation ......ANSWER......List the
system as missing in the EIS machine
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2026/2027 | CONTAINS THE EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM
TEST BANK AND A STUDY GUIDE | ACCURATE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A Customer whose vehicle has failed the Smog Check inspection has
been approved for a repair cost waiver. How long is the duration of the
repair cost waiver? ......ANSWER......Two years or 2 years
Technician A says that all vehicles with fuel evaporation from 1976 to
1995 are subject to the LPFET functional test. Technician B says that
only vehicles older than 1996 receiving a TSI test are subject to the
functional EGR test. Who's correct? ......ANSWER......Both Technicians
The OBD II functional test evaluates and reports the status of all the
following, except? ......ANSWER......Mode 6 Pending Codes
While conducting a functional test on an EGR valve, the technician
increases RPM and can see the valve Pinole move up. Based on that
information, how would the technician enter this condition into the
emission inspection system (EIS)?
Pass
N/A
Defective
pg. 1
,None of the above ......ANSWER......NONE OF THE ABOVE
Two technicians are discussing the procedures for performing the
ignition timing functional test. Technician A states that if no
manufacturer engine speed tolerance is given, the idle speed should be
within 100 RPM of manufacturers specified idle speed. Technician B
states that if the procedures for timing check are nit found in the under
hood label the inspector must refer to the emission control application
guide or the manufacturer service Manual. Who's correct?
......ANSWER......Both technicians
A smog technician is conducting an ASM smog test on a vehicle with a
standard transmission (stick). The engine size is 3.6L. What gear should
the technician first try to conduct the test and what RPM should he
keep the engine within while conducting the test? ......ANSWER......2nd
gear with the RPM between 1250 and 2500
How often must you calibrate the BAR-97 EIS? ......ANSWER......Every 72
hours or when prompted NOT AND PROMPTED OR
The emission inspection system (EIS) shows a dilution error on the
screen. What is the EIS seeing at this time? ......ANSWER......High O2
The TAC (Thermostatic Air Control) helps heath the incoming air to the
induction system. This control is accomplished by a vacuum operated
blend door in the air cleaner snorkel. When the nine is not running (0°
pg. 2
,manifold vacuum), in what position is the blend door?
......ANSWER......The "Hot air mode"
Technician A states that Exhaust Gas Recirculation is a post-combustion
emission component. Technician B States that the Exhaust Gas
Recirculation is a pre-combustion emission component. Who is correct?
......ANSWER......Technician B
Technician A States that the MIL illuminates when emissions are
inferred to be 1.5 times the federal test procedures standards.
Technician B states the MIL may only be used fo emission failures. Who
is correct? ......ANSWER......Both technicians
Which of the following inspection procedures is performed with the
engine running?
Fuel Cap Pressure Test
Liquid Fuel Leaks Check
Oil Level Check
Visual Inspection ......ANSWER......Liquid fuel leaked check
During an OIS inspection on a 2000MY or newer vehicle, what would be
the correct procedure to follow if the customer did not bring the
registration paperwork for the smog Check inspection?
......ANSWER......Scan the Barcode on the vehicle itself
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, The Smog inspector has entered all the data into the EIS. The EIS
contacts the VID and it returns a message "No Match" how should the
inspector proceed with this smog check? ......ANSWER......Verify the VIN
and Plate number match the numbers on the DMV paperwork, if so,
complete the smog check inspection
Technician A states that inspectors are not required to perform
disassembly of the vehicle to inspect for liquid fuel leaks. Technician B
states the liquid fuel leak visual inspection does not apply to diesel
vehicles. Who's correct? ......ANSWER......Both technicians
If licenses say CA exempt or have a letter E in the beginning then they
are government fleet vehicles true or false ......ANSWER......True
During the visual inspection the technician notices that the vehicle has
a non OEM aftermarket carburetor installed. What is the correct
procedure to inspect the vehicle ......ANSWER......Check to see if the
carburetor is approved as a street legal replacement part
A vehicle is undergoing a Smog check inspection. The under-hood BAR
referee emissions label lists an ECS that is not in the vehicle. How
should the technician handle this situation ......ANSWER......List the
system as missing in the EIS machine
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