CA SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR
TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 2)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
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Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System) during the inspection for
visible smoke. - ANS What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke
test?
10 Seconds - ANS How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles - ANS Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
More than three seconds. - ANS How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible
Smoke Test failure for a diesel vehicle?
tailpipe, LPFET - ANS Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________
inspections
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed. - ANS What action should be taken
if it is determined that the underhood label does not match the engine?
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, Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing settings. - ANS If it is
determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is missing or incorrect for
the vehicle, what action should be taken?
Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification. - ANS If it is determined that an engine has
been changed and the vehicle is not equipped with a BAR Referee Label, what action should be
taken?
$650 - ANS What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible - ANS The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum
of __________ toward the cost of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage - ANS During a functional test of the EGR system, the
RPM does not change when vacuum is applied. What are some possible causes?
Center the vehicle on the dyno. - ANS Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the
technician do?
The BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for technician to access
the internal portion of the machine? - ANS If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS
to replace internal computer components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur?
The hose cannot be lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the hose will
require replacement. - ANS What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can lengthen or
shorten a sample hose for the BAR97 EIS?
If the vehicle cannot maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM. - ANS Under what
condition can an inspector shift a manual transmission out of second gear during an ASM
inspection?
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TRAINING FINAL REVIEW (PART 2)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System) during the inspection for
visible smoke. - ANS What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke
test?
10 Seconds - ANS How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle
portion of the Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles - ANS Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
More than three seconds. - ANS How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible
Smoke Test failure for a diesel vehicle?
tailpipe, LPFET - ANS Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________
inspections
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed. - ANS What action should be taken
if it is determined that the underhood label does not match the engine?
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, Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing settings. - ANS If it is
determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is missing or incorrect for
the vehicle, what action should be taken?
Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification. - ANS If it is determined that an engine has
been changed and the vehicle is not equipped with a BAR Referee Label, what action should be
taken?
$650 - ANS What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become
eligible for a Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible - ANS The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum
of __________ toward the cost of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage - ANS During a functional test of the EGR system, the
RPM does not change when vacuum is applied. What are some possible causes?
Center the vehicle on the dyno. - ANS Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the
technician do?
The BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for technician to access
the internal portion of the machine? - ANS If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS
to replace internal computer components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur?
The hose cannot be lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the hose will
require replacement. - ANS What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can lengthen or
shorten a sample hose for the BAR97 EIS?
If the vehicle cannot maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM. - ANS Under what
condition can an inspector shift a manual transmission out of second gear during an ASM
inspection?
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