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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM LATEST 2025
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
100%GUARANTEED PASS!!!
Which component is NOT included in the category called Other emission
components of the visual inspection using the EIS ? ......answer.....Timing
gears and pulleys
Which of the following entries is not allowed when entering visual
inspection results into the EIS ? ......answer.....Fail
Catalytic converters are generally located just after the muffler to ensure
correct temp. True or false ......answer.....False
Which of the following is NOT a reason to fail the MIL or Check engine light
?? ......answer.....The light stays on steady for a few seconds after start up
Which vehicles are required to be tested for the Fuel cap test ??
......answer.....95 and older
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What is an OBD II drive cycle used for on a 1996 and newer foreign and/or
domestic vehicle ?? ......answer.....The drive cycle is a particular driving
sequence needed to run a vehicles emission monitors to completion
When you are performing a smog check inspection and find that the vehicles
under hood label is missing or illegible or you find discrepancies in the
vehicles emission control system, what is your next step to determine the
correct emission control system ?? ......answer.....Refer to the emission
controls application guide
Canister has transparent tubes is that modified pass or fail? ......answer.....
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
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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
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM LATEST 2025
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
100%GUARANTEED PASS!!!
Which component is NOT included in the category called Other emission
components of the visual inspection using the EIS ? ......answer.....Timing
gears and pulleys
Which of the following entries is not allowed when entering visual
inspection results into the EIS ? ......answer.....Fail
Catalytic converters are generally located just after the muffler to ensure
correct temp. True or false ......answer.....False
Which of the following is NOT a reason to fail the MIL or Check engine light
?? ......answer.....The light stays on steady for a few seconds after start up
Which vehicles are required to be tested for the Fuel cap test ??
......answer.....95 and older
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What is an OBD II drive cycle used for on a 1996 and newer foreign and/or
domestic vehicle ?? ......answer.....The drive cycle is a particular driving
sequence needed to run a vehicles emission monitors to completion
When you are performing a smog check inspection and find that the vehicles
under hood label is missing or illegible or you find discrepancies in the
vehicles emission control system, what is your next step to determine the
correct emission control system ?? ......answer.....Refer to the emission
controls application guide
Canister has transparent tubes is that modified pass or fail? ......answer.....
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
, 3|Page
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