SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE LATEST
SERIES
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?)
Ans: 2500 rpm and Idle
Question: What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Ans: 50/15 and 25/25 test
Question: What does DAD stand for ?
Ans: Data acquisition device
Question: Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ?
Ans: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Question: Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Ans: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
Question: If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what should the
inspector do?
,Ans: 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
Question: If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what
should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Ans: Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
Question: The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Ans: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the
applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
Question: What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Ans: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported
into the US
Question: In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Ans: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
Question: vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Ans: Two speed idle
Question: On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to
input into the system ?
, Ans: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being
issues) N/A
Question: What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999 ?
Ans: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers,
sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Question: Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?
Ans: Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial
inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
Question: What are directed vehicles?
Ans: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations
for certification
Question: Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Ans: ASM or two speed idle
Question: Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Ans: Certification type and emission control requirements
Question: If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___
or ___.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE LATEST
SERIES
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?)
Ans: 2500 rpm and Idle
Question: What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?
Ans: 50/15 and 25/25 test
Question: What does DAD stand for ?
Ans: Data acquisition device
Question: Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ?
Ans: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Question: Biennial smog checks are required in which program area?
Ans: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
Question: If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what should the
inspector do?
,Ans: 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
Question: If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what
should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Ans: Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
Question: The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?
Ans: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the
applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
Question: What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Ans: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported
into the US
Question: In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?
Ans: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
Question: vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Ans: Two speed idle
Question: On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to
input into the system ?
, Ans: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being
issues) N/A
Question: What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999 ?
Ans: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers,
sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Question: Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?
Ans: Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial
inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
Question: What are directed vehicles?
Ans: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star certified stations
for certification
Question: Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2)
Ans: ASM or two speed idle
Question: Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Ans: Certification type and emission control requirements
Question: If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___
or ___.
