Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
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1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?): 2500 rpm and Idle
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?: 50/15 and
25/25 test
3. What does DAD stand for ?: Data acquisition device
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ?: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
5. 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)
6. 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
7. 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.
8. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?: Part manufac-
turer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale
outside the u.s and imported into the US
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?: 2500 RPM run for
30 seconds
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??: Two speed idle
12. 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
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, comput-
ers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
14. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?: Issue certifi-
cates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates
to directed vehicles
15. What are directed vehicles?: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet
to star certified stations for certification
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2): ASM or two speed idle
17. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2): Certification type and emission control requirements
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18. 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
19. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke?: Gasoline and Diesel
20. 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.
21. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles
___?: Certification type ( California or Federal)
22. Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspec-
tion failure?: No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required
emission controls can be determined using other sources
23. 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)
24. 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
25. Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ?: OBD 1
26. Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ?: OBD II
27. Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ?: BAR 97
28. 2000 and newer are tested on which machine ?: OIS
29. 98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ?: OIS
30. What does the crankcase test consist of? =@ =¨
and for how long?: Observe the
engine crankcase for 10 seconds
31. A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles
?: Government fleet vehicles
32. Who qualifies for a waiver ? <ú<ø
: Military personnel
33. Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind
of emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe: 2 speed idle test
34. No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except
for minor repairs such as ..?: The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
35. When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ?: Bar
referee facility
36. If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station
should they refer back to ?: Any STAR certified station
37. Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which
stations ??: Star test only and star test repair
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1. What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?): 2500 rpm and Idle
2. What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests?: 50/15 and
25/25 test
3. What does DAD stand for ?: Data acquisition device
4. Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ?: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
5. 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)
6. 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
7. 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.
8. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ?: Part manufac-
turer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it
can be ínstalled
9. What are Grey Market Vehicles?: Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale
outside the u.s and imported into the US
10. In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first?: 2500 RPM run for
30 seconds
11. vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test
??: Two speed idle
12. 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
13. What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from
1975-1999 ?: All of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, comput-
ers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
14. Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..?: Issue certifi-
cates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates
to directed vehicles
15. What are directed vehicles?: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet
to star certified stations for certification
16. Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2): ASM or two speed idle
17. Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ?
(2): Certification type and emission control requirements
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, Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9n56hf
18. 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
19. Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for
visible smoke?: Gasoline and Diesel
20. 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.
21. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles
___?: Certification type ( California or Federal)
22. Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspec-
tion failure?: No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required
emission controls can be determined using other sources
23. 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)
24. 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
25. Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ?: OBD 1
26. Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ?: OBD II
27. Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ?: BAR 97
28. 2000 and newer are tested on which machine ?: OIS
29. 98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ?: OIS
30. What does the crankcase test consist of? =@ =¨
and for how long?: Observe the
engine crankcase for 10 seconds
31. A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles
?: Government fleet vehicles
32. Who qualifies for a waiver ? <ú<ø
: Military personnel
33. Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind
of emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe: 2 speed idle test
34. No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except
for minor repairs such as ..?: The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
35. When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ?: Bar
referee facility
36. If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station
should they refer back to ?: Any STAR certified station
37. Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which
stations ??: Star test only and star test repair
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