SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ?-
CORRECT ANSWER Certification type ( California or Federal)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the
required emission controls can be determined using other sources
What are directed vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - CORRECT
ANSWER Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be
or .-
CORRECT ANSWER Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke?
- CORRECT ANSWER Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? - CORRECT ANSWER 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.
,SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect
for
? And in what position ? - CORRECT ANSWER Liquid fuel leaks and key on
engine off (KOEO)
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - CORRECT ANSWER Kit cars, new or
used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the
original make
Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OBD 1
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OBD II
Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER BAR 97
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OIS
What does the crankcase test consist of? :
+3<and for how long? - CORRECT
"
ANSWER Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - CORRECT
ANSWER Government fleet vehicles
Who qualifies for a waiver ? us - CORRECT ANSWER Military personnel
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of
emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe - CORRECT ANSWER 2 speed idle test
,SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except for minor
repairs such as ..? - CORRECT ANSWER The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
, SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bar referee facility
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they refer
back to ?
- CORRECT ANSWER Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?? -
CORRECT ANSWER Star test only and star test repair
A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership except
when the vehicle is being transferred between ? - CORRECT ANSWER Family
(parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
What are three main reasons to reject a vehicle from performing an initial initial
inspection ? - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive fluid leaks, engine overheating, unsafe
drive axle tire or wheel (dyno test only)
While performing a visual inspection an inspector observes there is no EGR amplifier
even though one is shown on the under hood emission label. The EGR valve is
connected to the ported vacuum. What EIS analyzer entry should be made? -
CORRECT ANSWER Missing
Which of the following actions should be taken if a vehicles timing reads 5 degrees
BTDC and the specification of the vehicle is 8 degrees ? - CORRECT ANSWER Enter
"PASS" into the analyzer for ignition timing and 5 degrees BTDC for the timing
reading
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the smog check referee ? - CORRECT
ANSWER Perform inspection dispute resolutions
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ?-
CORRECT ANSWER Certification type ( California or Federal)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the
required emission controls can be determined using other sources
What are directed vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - CORRECT
ANSWER Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be
or .-
CORRECT ANSWER Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal
operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke?
- CORRECT ANSWER Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? - CORRECT ANSWER 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.
,SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect
for
? And in what position ? - CORRECT ANSWER Liquid fuel leaks and key on
engine off (KOEO)
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - CORRECT ANSWER Kit cars, new or
used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the
original make
Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OBD 1
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OBD II
Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER BAR 97
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - CORRECT ANSWER OIS
What does the crankcase test consist of? :
+3<and for how long? - CORRECT
"
ANSWER Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - CORRECT
ANSWER Government fleet vehicles
Who qualifies for a waiver ? us - CORRECT ANSWER Military personnel
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of
emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe - CORRECT ANSWER 2 speed idle test
,SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except for minor
repairs such as ..? - CORRECT ANSWER The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
, SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS REAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND RATIONALE ALREADY A GRADED
GUARANTEED PASS LATEST UPDATE 2025.
When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ? - CORRECT
ANSWER Bar referee facility
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they refer
back to ?
- CORRECT ANSWER Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?? -
CORRECT ANSWER Star test only and star test repair
A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership except
when the vehicle is being transferred between ? - CORRECT ANSWER Family
(parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
What are three main reasons to reject a vehicle from performing an initial initial
inspection ? - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive fluid leaks, engine overheating, unsafe
drive axle tire or wheel (dyno test only)
While performing a visual inspection an inspector observes there is no EGR amplifier
even though one is shown on the under hood emission label. The EGR valve is
connected to the ported vacuum. What EIS analyzer entry should be made? -
CORRECT ANSWER Missing
Which of the following actions should be taken if a vehicles timing reads 5 degrees
BTDC and the specification of the vehicle is 8 degrees ? - CORRECT ANSWER Enter
"PASS" into the analyzer for ignition timing and 5 degrees BTDC for the timing
reading
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the smog check referee ? - CORRECT
ANSWER Perform inspection dispute resolutions
