Smog Check Inspector Exam CA Questions with Correct
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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
, /.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
/.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)
/.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
Answers | Latest
/. 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
, /.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
/.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)
/.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
