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2025 Latest Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
Practice Test with 140 Recently Tested Questions
and Correct Answers/ Smog Check Inspector CA
Practice Exa
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)
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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
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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
2025 Latest Smog Check Inspector Exam CA
Practice Test with 140 Recently Tested Questions
and Correct Answers/ Smog Check Inspector CA
Practice Exa
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)
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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
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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
