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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999 ? - ANSWER-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..? - ANSWER-Issue certificates to gross
polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? - ANSWER-Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star
certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - ANSWER-ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - ANSWER-Certification
type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___. -
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? - ANSWER-
Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? - 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.
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What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___? - ANSWER-
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure? - ANSWER-
No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be
determined using other sources
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for
___? And in what position ? - ANSWER-Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - 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 ? - ANSWER-OBD 1
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OBD II
Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-BAR 97
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
What does the crankcase test consist of? and for how long? - ANSWER-Observe the
engine crankcase for 10 seconds
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - ANSWER-Government
fleet vehicles
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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999 ? - ANSWER-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..? - ANSWER-Issue certificates to gross
polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? - ANSWER-Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star
certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - ANSWER-ASM or two speed idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - ANSWER-Certification
type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___. -
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? - ANSWER-
Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? - 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.
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What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___? - ANSWER-
Certification type ( California or Federal)
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure? - ANSWER-
No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be
determined using other sources
For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for
___? And in what position ? - ANSWER-Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - 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 ? - ANSWER-OBD 1
Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OBD II
Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-BAR 97
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - ANSWER-OIS
What does the crankcase test consist of? and for how long? - ANSWER-Observe the
engine crankcase for 10 seconds
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - ANSWER-Government
fleet vehicles
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