PA EMISSION CERTIFICATION TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector?
Essentially worthless, can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test
to vehicles.
What is a Emission Inspector?
Good for the whole state. Can preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-
Speed Idle Test, ASM5015 (Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-
Speed Idle test, but is not necessary since that specific test is obsolete.
What is a Emission Repair Technician?
Waiver, allows vehicles that have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific
procedures are followed.
How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector?
18 years old.
What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle?
The vehicle must be gasoline powered, 1975 and newer, the gross vehicle weight must
be less than 9,000 pounds or less, and is registered to an I/M area.
Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)?
The GVWR or true weight of the car should be located on the vehicle. The inspector
should NOT use the vehicles registration card.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector?
Essentially worthless, can only preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check and Gas cap test
to vehicles.
What is a Emission Inspector?
Good for the whole state. Can preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas Cap, Two-
Speed Idle Test, ASM5015 (Dynamometer), OBD I/M Checks. Also can preform One-
Speed Idle test, but is not necessary since that specific test is obsolete.
What is a Emission Repair Technician?
Waiver, allows vehicles that have failed the I/M tests to apply for a waiver after specific
procedures are followed.
How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector?
18 years old.
What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle?
The vehicle must be gasoline powered, 1975 and newer, the gross vehicle weight must
be less than 9,000 pounds or less, and is registered to an I/M area.
Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)?
The GVWR or true weight of the car should be located on the vehicle. The inspector
should NOT use the vehicles registration card.
