Smog Check Inspector Exam CA ||
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Updated 2025-2026.
, What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) correct answers 2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? correct answers 50/15 and
25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? correct answers Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are
they ? correct answers Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? correct answers Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? correct answers 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? correct answers 2500 RPM run for 30
seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? correct answers
Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input into
the system ? correct answers 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 ? correct
answers 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..? correct answers Issue certificates
to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed
vehicles
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Updated 2025-2026.
, What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) correct answers 2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? correct answers 50/15 and
25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? correct answers Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are
they ? correct answers Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? correct answers Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? correct answers 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? correct answers 2500 RPM run for 30
seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? correct answers
Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input into
the system ? correct answers 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 ? correct
answers 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..? correct answers Issue certificates
to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed
vehicles
