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Smog Check Inspector Exam (California) –
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS ||
LATEST 2025 EDITION
Description:
Covers all current California Smog Check Inspector topics including emissions systems,
inspection procedures, diagnostics, and regulations. 100% correct answers with verified content.
Keywords:
Smog Check CA
emissions inspection
vehicle diagnostics
California smog inspector
verified answers
2025 smog exam
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - ANSWER 2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - ANSWER 50/15 and 25/25
test
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What does DAD stand for ? - ANSWER Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ?
- ANSWER Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - ANSWER Part manufacturer
catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
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What are Grey Market Vehicles? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 2500 RPM run for 30
seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? - ANSWER
Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input into
the system ? - ANSWER 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 ? - 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
Smog Check Inspector Exam (California) –
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS ||
LATEST 2025 EDITION
Description:
Covers all current California Smog Check Inspector topics including emissions systems,
inspection procedures, diagnostics, and regulations. 100% correct answers with verified content.
Keywords:
Smog Check CA
emissions inspection
vehicle diagnostics
California smog inspector
verified answers
2025 smog exam
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - ANSWER 2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - ANSWER 50/15 and 25/25
test
, 2
What does DAD stand for ? - ANSWER Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ?
- ANSWER Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - ANSWER Part manufacturer
catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
, 3
What are Grey Market Vehicles? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 2500 RPM run for 30
seconds
vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? - ANSWER
Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what to input into
the system ? - ANSWER 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 ? - 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
