Smog Check Inspector Exam CA Questions with
accurate answers
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? Ans✓✓✓ OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? Ans✓✓✓
OIS
A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes
ownership except when the vehicle is being transferred between ?
Ans✓✓✓ Family (parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ?
Ans✓✓✓ Government fleet vehicles
A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ?
Ans✓✓✓ A vehicle has an emissions system concern
A smog check on 1996-1999 gasoline vehicles with OBD II and
California emissions certification consists of ? Ans✓✓✓ Visual,
Functional, OBD II system test, and a Tailpipe test
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) Ans✓✓✓ Kit cars,
new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not
resemble the original make
,All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two speed idle
test must undergo the EGR functional test Ans✓✓✓ If the MIL does
not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it continuously flashes
with the engine running then this indicates that
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of different
material than the origin such as ?? Ans✓✓✓ Aluminum instead of cast
iron
An SPCN, grey market or vehicle with an engine change without a bar
referee label it must be first inspected where ? Ans✓✓✓ Referee
are smog check inspections and or repairs allowed to be sublet
Ans✓✓✓ No but there are a few exceptions
At what engine idle speed should the engine timing test be performed ?
Ans✓✓✓ Engine idle must be within plus or minus 100 rpm of the
manufacturers specifications
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Ans✓✓✓ Certification type and emission control requirements
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Ans✓✓✓
Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
, Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are acceptable
without an ARB EO exemption Ans✓✓✓
Canister has transparent tubes is that modified pass or fail? Ans✓✓✓
Catalytic converters are generally located just after the muffler to ensure
correct temp. True or false Ans✓✓✓ False
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what
kind of emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe Ans✓✓✓ 2 speed idle test
Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two functional
tests ?? Ans✓✓✓ OBD and MIL (malfunction indicator light)
Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the tailpipes
that lingers for more than 3 seconds on either of the final 2 bar snap
tests. Pass or fail Ans✓✓✓ Fail
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from
which stations ?? Ans✓✓✓ Star test only and star test repair
DLC locations can be found where ? Ans✓✓✓ In an ECS application
guide
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ? Ans✓✓✓ Bar
referee label
accurate answers
2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? Ans✓✓✓ OIS
98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? Ans✓✓✓
OIS
A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes
ownership except when the vehicle is being transferred between ?
Ans✓✓✓ Family (parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ?
Ans✓✓✓ Government fleet vehicles
A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ?
Ans✓✓✓ A vehicle has an emissions system concern
A smog check on 1996-1999 gasoline vehicles with OBD II and
California emissions certification consists of ? Ans✓✓✓ Visual,
Functional, OBD II system test, and a Tailpipe test
A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) Ans✓✓✓ Kit cars,
new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not
resemble the original make
,All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two speed idle
test must undergo the EGR functional test Ans✓✓✓ If the MIL does
not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it continuously flashes
with the engine running then this indicates that
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made of different
material than the origin such as ?? Ans✓✓✓ Aluminum instead of cast
iron
An SPCN, grey market or vehicle with an engine change without a bar
referee label it must be first inspected where ? Ans✓✓✓ Referee
are smog check inspections and or repairs allowed to be sublet
Ans✓✓✓ No but there are a few exceptions
At what engine idle speed should the engine timing test be performed ?
Ans✓✓✓ Engine idle must be within plus or minus 100 rpm of the
manufacturers specifications
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Ans✓✓✓ Certification type and emission control requirements
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Ans✓✓✓
Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet federal or state air quality
standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
, Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are acceptable
without an ARB EO exemption Ans✓✓✓
Canister has transparent tubes is that modified pass or fail? Ans✓✓✓
Catalytic converters are generally located just after the muffler to ensure
correct temp. True or false Ans✓✓✓ False
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what
kind of emissions test ? Hint: tailpipe Ans✓✓✓ 2 speed idle test
Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two functional
tests ?? Ans✓✓✓ OBD and MIL (malfunction indicator light)
Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the tailpipes
that lingers for more than 3 seconds on either of the final 2 bar snap
tests. Pass or fail Ans✓✓✓ Fail
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from
which stations ?? Ans✓✓✓ Star test only and star test repair
DLC locations can be found where ? Ans✓✓✓ In an ECS application
guide
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ? Ans✓✓✓ Bar
referee label
