Level 3 Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
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What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - ,,,ANSWER,,,-2500
rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Enhanced, Basic, and Change
of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state
air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
should the inspector do? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Use the VIN on the vehicle to
inform the customer that it doesn't match the registration document.
DMV will not accept the test results
If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do you proceed? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-
Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic
converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
, What are Grey Market Vehicles? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Vehicles that were
manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-
2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask
for what to input into the system ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-BAR FILE #
(thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-All of them (Crankcase emission controls,
TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid
fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs,
perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - ,,,ANSWER,,,-ASM or two
speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
- ,,,ANSWER,,,-Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___. - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Idled or driven normally as
necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
2025/2026 | All Possible Questions and 100%
Verified Answers
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - ,,,ANSWER,,,-2500
rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Enhanced, Basic, and Change
of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state
air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what
should the inspector do? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Use the VIN on the vehicle to
inform the customer that it doesn't match the registration document.
DMV will not accept the test results
If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues
what should the tech do? How do you proceed? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-
Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic
converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
, What are Grey Market Vehicles? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Vehicles that were
manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-
2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask
for what to input into the system ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-BAR FILE #
(thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-All of them (Crankcase emission controls,
TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid
fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..? -
,,,ANSWER,,,-Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs,
perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - ,,,ANSWER,,,-ASM or two
speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
- ,,,ANSWER,,,-Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___. - ,,,ANSWER,,,-Idled or driven normally as
necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
