Smog Check Inspector Exam
CA/141 Questions and
Answers/Latest Update/Verified
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - -2500 rpm and Idle
-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 provided
that the required emission controls can be determined using other
sources
-For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector
shall visually inspect for ___? And in what position ? - -Liquid fuel leaks
and key on engine off (KOEO)
-A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - -Kit cars, new or used
parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble
the original make
-Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? - -OBD 1
-Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - -OBD II
-Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - -BAR 97
-2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - -OIS
CA/141 Questions and
Answers/Latest Update/Verified
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - -2500 rpm and Idle
-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 provided
that the required emission controls can be determined using other
sources
-For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector
shall visually inspect for ___? And in what position ? - -Liquid fuel leaks
and key on engine off (KOEO)
-A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - -Kit cars, new or used
parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble
the original make
-Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? - -OBD 1
-Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - -OBD II
-Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - -BAR 97
-2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - -OIS
