SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA Question
and Answer 2026 | Complete Study Guide &
Review Pack | Grade A+
• What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -
✓✓50/15 and 25/25 test
• What does DAD stand for ? -✓✓Data acquisition device
• Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ? -✓✓Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
• Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? -
✓✓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? -✓✓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? -
✓✓Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
,• The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? -✓✓Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
• What are Grey Market Vehicles? -✓✓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? -✓✓2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
• vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? -✓✓Two speed idle
• On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask
for what to input into the system ? -✓✓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 ? -✓✓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..? -✓✓Issue
certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection,
issue certificates to directed vehicles
, • What are directed vehicles? -✓✓Bar directs a portion of the enhanced
area fleet to star certified stations for certification
• Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) -✓✓ASM or two speed idle
• Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2) -✓✓Certification type and emission control requirements
• If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___. -✓✓Idled or driven normally as necessary to
achieve normal operating temperature
• Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke? -✓✓Gasoline and Diesel
• What is the BAR snap test ? -✓✓Quickly push and release the
accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
• What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles
___? -✓✓Certification type ( California or Federal)
• Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an
inspection failure? -✓✓No, you can proceed with the inspection
and Answer 2026 | Complete Study Guide &
Review Pack | Grade A+
• What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? -
✓✓50/15 and 25/25 test
• What does DAD stand for ? -✓✓Data acquisition device
• Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the
air quality.. what are they ? -✓✓Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
• Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? -
✓✓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? -✓✓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? -
✓✓Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
,• The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? -✓✓Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
• What are Grey Market Vehicles? -✓✓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? -✓✓2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
• vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe
test ?? -✓✓Two speed idle
• On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask
for what to input into the system ? -✓✓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 ? -✓✓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..? -✓✓Issue
certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection,
issue certificates to directed vehicles
, • What are directed vehicles? -✓✓Bar directs a portion of the enhanced
area fleet to star certified stations for certification
• Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) -✓✓ASM or two speed idle
• Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2) -✓✓Certification type and emission control requirements
• If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may
either be ___ or ___. -✓✓Idled or driven normally as necessary to
achieve normal operating temperature
• Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke? -✓✓Gasoline and Diesel
• What is the BAR snap test ? -✓✓Quickly push and release the
accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then
immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
• What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles
___? -✓✓Certification type ( California or Federal)
• Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an
inspection failure? -✓✓No, you can proceed with the inspection
