SMOG INSPECTOR CALIFORNIA EXAM ALL LEVELS 2024 |
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During a smog inspection an aftermarket catalytic converter is found installed 8 inches behind
the original catalytic converter heat shield. Technician A says if the catalytic converter is the
right one for the vehicle it should pass. Technician B says if the correct number of catalytic
converters are installed for the vehicle it should pass.
A. Technician A only
b. Technician B only
c. Both technicians A & B
d. Neither technician A nor B
Neither Technician A or B
To properly perform a TSI smog inspection, which of the following must be done before the test
can begin?
A. All accessories must be off
b. The vehicle must idle for 3 minutes before testing
c. The transmission must be in park or neutral
d. All of the above
All of the above
Ground level ozone is caused by combining?
A. CO, nox & sunlight
b. H/C. CO & sunlight
c. H/C, nox & sunlight
d. CO2, nox & sunlight
HC, nox and sunlight
During a smog check inspection on a diesel powered vehicle the smog check inspector finds an
aftermarket EGR cooler. How should he or she proceed?
A. Pass the vehicle, as EGR coolers are not required on Diesel engines
b. Fail the vehicle, as EGR coolers are required on Diesel engines
c. Verify if the replacement EGR cooler is an approved part first
d. Refer the vehicle to the referee because you don't know
Verify if the replacement EGR cooler is an approved part first
,What are the rules of the Diesel BAR snap visible smoke test?
A. If any smoke is seen during the 2nd or 3rd BAR snap enter "Fail"
b. If smoke lingers for 3 seconds on any of the 3 BAR snaps enter "Fail"
c. If smoke is seen after 3 seconds on the 3rd BAR snap enter "Fail"
d. If smoke is seen after 3 seconds on only the 1st BAR snap enter "Fail"
If smoke is seen after 3 seconds on the 3rd BAR snap enter "fail"
A smog check inspector license expires on the last day of your birth month every other year, true
or false?
True
Currently to renew your smog check inspector license you must take a 16 hour update training
course, true or false?
False
The three smog check program areas in the state of California are?
A. Enhanced, basic and change of ownership
b. Enhanced, basic and two speed idle
c. Enhanced, ASM and two speed idle
d. Republican, democratic and libertarian
Enhanced, basic, change of ownership
Carbon Dioxide is measured as a percentage of exhaust emission and is displayed as CO2, true
or false?
True
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system on a 1994 Toyota truck fails its functional test
(plugged ports), which emissions would the vehicle most likely produce more of?
A. H/C
b. CO
c. CO2
d. Nox
Nox
Which of the following is the main purpose of the Fuel Evaporative system?
A. Provide an expansion space for CO emissions on a hot day
b. Improve fuel economy and gas mileage by reburning nox vapors
c. Prevent H/C vapors from entering the atmosphere
d. Prevent CO2 vapors from entering the atmosphere
Prevent hydrocarbon (H/C) vapors from entering the atmosphere
What must the customer receive upon the completion of a smog inspection?
A. A final invoice
,b. A copy of the vehicle inspection report
c. Their keys
d. All of the above
All of the above
What model year "Gasoline Vehicles" are subject to California's Smog Check Program?
A. 1975 thru current model year
b. 1776 thru current model year
c. 1976 thru current model year
d. 1976 thru 1999 model year
1976 through current model year
What model year "Diesel Vehicles" are subject to California's Smog Check Program?
A. 2000 thru current model year
b. 1996 thru current model year
c. 1998 thru 2016 model year
d. 1998 thru current model year
1998 through current model year
A 2005 Toyota Prius Hybrid is in for a Smog Inspection because of a Change of Ownership, how
should the Smog Inspector proceed?
A. Conduct an ASM Test
b. Tell the new owner the vehicle does require a smog inspection
c. Tell the new owner to make an appointment with the referee
d. Conduct an OIS Test
Conduct an OIS Test
When conducting a Two Speed Idle Test on a 1989 Ford Mustang, how should the Smog
Inspector Functionally test the EGR System?
A. Manually lift the EGR Pintle and listen for an RPM drop
b. Apply vacuum to the EGR and listen for an RPM drop
c. Follow the manufacturers testing procedures
d. Use a Bi-directional scan tool and listen for an RPM drop
Follow the manufacturer's testing procedure's
What emission(s) does the PCV system reduce?
A. H/C & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. H/C & nox
d. CO2 & CO
HC and CO
, What emission(s) does an Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce?
A. CO & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. Hydrogen
d. Nox
HC and CO
A Diesel Vehicle is in for a smog inspection, but fuel is seen leaking onto the ground. If the
smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing, how should he or she proceed?
A. Test the vehicle and Fail the Vehicle for the Liquid Fuel Leak
b. Test the vehicle and Pass the Vehicle regardless of the leak
c. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with OIS
d. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with EIS
Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance with OIS
What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions components of 15
years and/or 150,000 miles?
A. PKEV
b. PLEV
c. PSEV
d. PZEV
PZEV
What emission(s) does an air system (pump or pulse) reduce?
A. CO2 & H/C
b. CO & H/C
c. H/C & nox
d. CO2 & nox
CO and HC
2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false?
False, they are tested on the OIS machine; 2000 and newer
Hydrocarbon emissions are measured as a percentage of the exhaust and displayed as HC, true or
false?
False
What is the maximum drive axle weight allowed during an ASM test?
A. 5,000 lbs
b. 2,500 lbs
c. 3,000 lbs
d. 8,500 lbs
CONTAINS THE EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK AND
A STUDY GUIDE | ACCURATE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER |
GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A
During a smog inspection an aftermarket catalytic converter is found installed 8 inches behind
the original catalytic converter heat shield. Technician A says if the catalytic converter is the
right one for the vehicle it should pass. Technician B says if the correct number of catalytic
converters are installed for the vehicle it should pass.
A. Technician A only
b. Technician B only
c. Both technicians A & B
d. Neither technician A nor B
Neither Technician A or B
To properly perform a TSI smog inspection, which of the following must be done before the test
can begin?
A. All accessories must be off
b. The vehicle must idle for 3 minutes before testing
c. The transmission must be in park or neutral
d. All of the above
All of the above
Ground level ozone is caused by combining?
A. CO, nox & sunlight
b. H/C. CO & sunlight
c. H/C, nox & sunlight
d. CO2, nox & sunlight
HC, nox and sunlight
During a smog check inspection on a diesel powered vehicle the smog check inspector finds an
aftermarket EGR cooler. How should he or she proceed?
A. Pass the vehicle, as EGR coolers are not required on Diesel engines
b. Fail the vehicle, as EGR coolers are required on Diesel engines
c. Verify if the replacement EGR cooler is an approved part first
d. Refer the vehicle to the referee because you don't know
Verify if the replacement EGR cooler is an approved part first
,What are the rules of the Diesel BAR snap visible smoke test?
A. If any smoke is seen during the 2nd or 3rd BAR snap enter "Fail"
b. If smoke lingers for 3 seconds on any of the 3 BAR snaps enter "Fail"
c. If smoke is seen after 3 seconds on the 3rd BAR snap enter "Fail"
d. If smoke is seen after 3 seconds on only the 1st BAR snap enter "Fail"
If smoke is seen after 3 seconds on the 3rd BAR snap enter "fail"
A smog check inspector license expires on the last day of your birth month every other year, true
or false?
True
Currently to renew your smog check inspector license you must take a 16 hour update training
course, true or false?
False
The three smog check program areas in the state of California are?
A. Enhanced, basic and change of ownership
b. Enhanced, basic and two speed idle
c. Enhanced, ASM and two speed idle
d. Republican, democratic and libertarian
Enhanced, basic, change of ownership
Carbon Dioxide is measured as a percentage of exhaust emission and is displayed as CO2, true
or false?
True
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system on a 1994 Toyota truck fails its functional test
(plugged ports), which emissions would the vehicle most likely produce more of?
A. H/C
b. CO
c. CO2
d. Nox
Nox
Which of the following is the main purpose of the Fuel Evaporative system?
A. Provide an expansion space for CO emissions on a hot day
b. Improve fuel economy and gas mileage by reburning nox vapors
c. Prevent H/C vapors from entering the atmosphere
d. Prevent CO2 vapors from entering the atmosphere
Prevent hydrocarbon (H/C) vapors from entering the atmosphere
What must the customer receive upon the completion of a smog inspection?
A. A final invoice
,b. A copy of the vehicle inspection report
c. Their keys
d. All of the above
All of the above
What model year "Gasoline Vehicles" are subject to California's Smog Check Program?
A. 1975 thru current model year
b. 1776 thru current model year
c. 1976 thru current model year
d. 1976 thru 1999 model year
1976 through current model year
What model year "Diesel Vehicles" are subject to California's Smog Check Program?
A. 2000 thru current model year
b. 1996 thru current model year
c. 1998 thru 2016 model year
d. 1998 thru current model year
1998 through current model year
A 2005 Toyota Prius Hybrid is in for a Smog Inspection because of a Change of Ownership, how
should the Smog Inspector proceed?
A. Conduct an ASM Test
b. Tell the new owner the vehicle does require a smog inspection
c. Tell the new owner to make an appointment with the referee
d. Conduct an OIS Test
Conduct an OIS Test
When conducting a Two Speed Idle Test on a 1989 Ford Mustang, how should the Smog
Inspector Functionally test the EGR System?
A. Manually lift the EGR Pintle and listen for an RPM drop
b. Apply vacuum to the EGR and listen for an RPM drop
c. Follow the manufacturers testing procedures
d. Use a Bi-directional scan tool and listen for an RPM drop
Follow the manufacturer's testing procedure's
What emission(s) does the PCV system reduce?
A. H/C & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. H/C & nox
d. CO2 & CO
HC and CO
, What emission(s) does an Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce?
A. CO & CO2
b. H/C & CO
c. Hydrogen
d. Nox
HC and CO
A Diesel Vehicle is in for a smog inspection, but fuel is seen leaking onto the ground. If the
smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing, how should he or she proceed?
A. Test the vehicle and Fail the Vehicle for the Liquid Fuel Leak
b. Test the vehicle and Pass the Vehicle regardless of the leak
c. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with OIS
d. Ignore the leak and Test the Vehicle in accordance with EIS
Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance with OIS
What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions components of 15
years and/or 150,000 miles?
A. PKEV
b. PLEV
c. PSEV
d. PZEV
PZEV
What emission(s) does an air system (pump or pulse) reduce?
A. CO2 & H/C
b. CO & H/C
c. H/C & nox
d. CO2 & nox
CO and HC
2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false?
False, they are tested on the OIS machine; 2000 and newer
Hydrocarbon emissions are measured as a percentage of the exhaust and displayed as HC, true or
false?
False
What is the maximum drive axle weight allowed during an ASM test?
A. 5,000 lbs
b. 2,500 lbs
c. 3,000 lbs
d. 8,500 lbs
