CALIFORNIA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR LEVEL 1: 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
TRAINING PREP | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|
LATEST VERSION (PASS GUARANTEE)
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR LEVEL I
Q1. What are the names of the three main inspection program areas
in California? ANSWER Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Q2. Which area in California does NOT perform ASM loaded-mode
inspections? ANSWER Basic and Change of Ownership areas
Q3. What model year gasoline vehicles are subject to California's
Smog Check program? ANSWER 1976 and newer model year gasoline
vehicles
Q4. What model year diesel vehicles are subject to California's Smog
Check program? ANSWER 1998 and newer model year diesel vehicles
with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs or less
Q5. How many smog technicians are required to perform
testing/repair at a licensed smog check station during hours of
operation? ANSWER At least one licensed smog technician must be
present during all hours of operation
Q6. Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a
customer to perform smog check repairs without being a licensed
smog check test and repair station? ANSWER No
Q7. May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a
test only station? ANSWER No
Q8. Under which circumstances may a test and repair station sublet
repairs? ANSWER Test/repair stations may sublet specialized repairs,
such as exhaust system repairs and catalytic converter replacement
Q9. Under which circumstances may a test only station sublet
repairs? ANSWER Test only stations may not sublet any repair work
,Q10. How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform
the BAR in writing of a change of employment? ANSWER 14 days
Q11. What action may the Bureau take against a license if that
license fraudulently issues a certificate? ANSWER $500 fine,
suspension or revocation of license
Q12. How long must a smog check station maintain records of station
activity (repair orders, VIRs, etc.)? ANSWER Three years
Q13. Is the inspector required to provide a copy of the Vehicle
Inspection Report (VIR) to the customer? ANSWER Yes, and sign copy
with date
Q14. What must be on the final smog check repair invoice? ANSWER
Complaint, cause, and correction
Q15. There is no law requiring posted hourly rates, except for what
services? ANSWER Brake lamp, smog test and repair
Q16. What happens if a vehicle fails the smog inspection at a test
only station? ANSWER Refer customer to a qualified test and repair
station
Q17. Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog
inspection was performed incorrectly? ANSWER BAR referee
Q18. What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially
constructed vehicle (SPCN)? ANSWER BAR referee label
Q19. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label on SPCN,
grey market, or engine change vehicles? ANSWER It takes the place of
the underhood label and has vehicle information
Q20. What should a technician do if the VIN on the DMV registration
doesn't match the VIN on the vehicle? ANSWER Don't smog the
vehicle; talk to the customer
Q21. When performing an inspection, what on the vehicle's
registration needs to be matched with the vehicle? ANSWER VIN
number and license plate
Q22. A customer left a vehicle before business hours with a note
requesting a smog inspection. Is further authorization needed?
ANSWER Yes, need to agree and discuss prices; need DMV registration
form and create RO
, Q23. What should a technician do after inspecting a torn down
vehicle? ANSWER Has to include disassembly and reassembly estimates
Q24. If an error is found after changes can no longer be made in the
EIS, what procedure should the inspector follow? ANSWER Abort the
test
Q25. By which means can the inspector verify that the vehicle has
warmed up to operating temperature? ANSWER Gauge on dash, hear
fans cycle, upper and lower radiator hoses are hot
Q26. What should a test and repair station do if they don't have
appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle before
inspection? ANSWER Inform the customer in writing and verbally that if
the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair it
Q27. A test and repair station is about to inspect a rare vehicle (e.g.,
Ferrari 599) and has no service manuals. What is the correct
procedure? ANSWER Advise the customer orally and in writing that the
shop cannot perform repairs if the vehicle fails
Q28. A smog technician is using diagnostic strategies from similar
vehicles instead of manufacturer procedures. Is this following
regulations? ANSWER No; technician must use manufacturer's testing
procedures for specific vehicles
Q29. What must a test and repair station do prior to performing an
inspection if they don't have the appropriate scan tool? ANSWER
Don't accept the vehicle; inform customer orally and in writing
Q30. Can a licensed smog technician at a test only station perform
minor adjustments to ignition timing? ANSWER No, can't do timing
adjustments
SECTION 2: VISUAL INSPECTION (Q31-Q80)
Q31. All or part of an emissions control system has been removed.
How should this be entered in BAR 97 EIS? ANSWER Missing
Q32. During visual inspection, the air pump has been removed. How
should this be entered? ANSWER Missing
Q33. An add-on part not approved by ARB has been installed. How
should this be entered? ANSWER Modified
TRAINING PREP | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|
LATEST VERSION (PASS GUARANTEE)
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR LEVEL I
Q1. What are the names of the three main inspection program areas
in California? ANSWER Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Q2. Which area in California does NOT perform ASM loaded-mode
inspections? ANSWER Basic and Change of Ownership areas
Q3. What model year gasoline vehicles are subject to California's
Smog Check program? ANSWER 1976 and newer model year gasoline
vehicles
Q4. What model year diesel vehicles are subject to California's Smog
Check program? ANSWER 1998 and newer model year diesel vehicles
with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs or less
Q5. How many smog technicians are required to perform
testing/repair at a licensed smog check station during hours of
operation? ANSWER At least one licensed smog technician must be
present during all hours of operation
Q6. Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a
customer to perform smog check repairs without being a licensed
smog check test and repair station? ANSWER No
Q7. May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a
test only station? ANSWER No
Q8. Under which circumstances may a test and repair station sublet
repairs? ANSWER Test/repair stations may sublet specialized repairs,
such as exhaust system repairs and catalytic converter replacement
Q9. Under which circumstances may a test only station sublet
repairs? ANSWER Test only stations may not sublet any repair work
,Q10. How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform
the BAR in writing of a change of employment? ANSWER 14 days
Q11. What action may the Bureau take against a license if that
license fraudulently issues a certificate? ANSWER $500 fine,
suspension or revocation of license
Q12. How long must a smog check station maintain records of station
activity (repair orders, VIRs, etc.)? ANSWER Three years
Q13. Is the inspector required to provide a copy of the Vehicle
Inspection Report (VIR) to the customer? ANSWER Yes, and sign copy
with date
Q14. What must be on the final smog check repair invoice? ANSWER
Complaint, cause, and correction
Q15. There is no law requiring posted hourly rates, except for what
services? ANSWER Brake lamp, smog test and repair
Q16. What happens if a vehicle fails the smog inspection at a test
only station? ANSWER Refer customer to a qualified test and repair
station
Q17. Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog
inspection was performed incorrectly? ANSWER BAR referee
Q18. What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially
constructed vehicle (SPCN)? ANSWER BAR referee label
Q19. What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label on SPCN,
grey market, or engine change vehicles? ANSWER It takes the place of
the underhood label and has vehicle information
Q20. What should a technician do if the VIN on the DMV registration
doesn't match the VIN on the vehicle? ANSWER Don't smog the
vehicle; talk to the customer
Q21. When performing an inspection, what on the vehicle's
registration needs to be matched with the vehicle? ANSWER VIN
number and license plate
Q22. A customer left a vehicle before business hours with a note
requesting a smog inspection. Is further authorization needed?
ANSWER Yes, need to agree and discuss prices; need DMV registration
form and create RO
, Q23. What should a technician do after inspecting a torn down
vehicle? ANSWER Has to include disassembly and reassembly estimates
Q24. If an error is found after changes can no longer be made in the
EIS, what procedure should the inspector follow? ANSWER Abort the
test
Q25. By which means can the inspector verify that the vehicle has
warmed up to operating temperature? ANSWER Gauge on dash, hear
fans cycle, upper and lower radiator hoses are hot
Q26. What should a test and repair station do if they don't have
appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle before
inspection? ANSWER Inform the customer in writing and verbally that if
the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair it
Q27. A test and repair station is about to inspect a rare vehicle (e.g.,
Ferrari 599) and has no service manuals. What is the correct
procedure? ANSWER Advise the customer orally and in writing that the
shop cannot perform repairs if the vehicle fails
Q28. A smog technician is using diagnostic strategies from similar
vehicles instead of manufacturer procedures. Is this following
regulations? ANSWER No; technician must use manufacturer's testing
procedures for specific vehicles
Q29. What must a test and repair station do prior to performing an
inspection if they don't have the appropriate scan tool? ANSWER
Don't accept the vehicle; inform customer orally and in writing
Q30. Can a licensed smog technician at a test only station perform
minor adjustments to ignition timing? ANSWER No, can't do timing
adjustments
SECTION 2: VISUAL INSPECTION (Q31-Q80)
Q31. All or part of an emissions control system has been removed.
How should this be entered in BAR 97 EIS? ANSWER Missing
Q32. During visual inspection, the air pump has been removed. How
should this be entered? ANSWER Missing
Q33. An add-on part not approved by ARB has been installed. How
should this be entered? ANSWER Modified
