Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
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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
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
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
, 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.
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)
Latest Exam Questions with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions.
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
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
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
, 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.
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)
