1|Page
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA 2025 WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND EXPERT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE AND SUCCESS.
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - (answers)2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - (answers)50/15
and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - (answers)Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ? - (answers)Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - (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? - (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? - (answers)Complete the inspection as
promoted by the EIS.
,2|Page
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - (answers)Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles
for which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - (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? - (answers)2500 RPM run
for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? -
(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 ? - (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 ? -
(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..? - (answers)Issue
certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue
certificates to directed vehicles
, 3|Page
What are directed vehicles? - (answers)Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area
fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - (answers)ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) -
(answers)Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___
or ___. - (answers)Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke? - (answers)Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? - (answers)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.
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___? -
(answers)Certification type ( California or Federal)
SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA 2025 WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND EXPERT SOLUTIONS|
GUARANTEED VALUE AND SUCCESS.
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - (answers)2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - (answers)50/15
and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - (answers)Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality..
what are they ? - (answers)Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - (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? - (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? - (answers)Complete the inspection as
promoted by the EIS.
,2|Page
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - (answers)Part
manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles
for which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - (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? - (answers)2500 RPM run
for 30 seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? -
(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 ? - (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 ? -
(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..? - (answers)Issue
certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue
certificates to directed vehicles
, 3|Page
What are directed vehicles? - (answers)Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area
fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - (answers)ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) -
(answers)Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___
or ___. - (answers)Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke? - (answers)Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? - (answers)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.
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___? -
(answers)Certification type ( California or Federal)
