Smog Inspector (California) Level 2 Exam |
Questions and Correct Answer Graded A+ |
Latest 2026\2027 Version
Which of the following types of smog check repairs can be sublet to a specialty shop, as
long as the customer agrees and is kept informed?
a. exhaust repairs
b. transmission repairs
c. computer programming
d. all of the above
-Correct Answer-all of the above
During the visual portion of a smog check inspection, the smog check inspector has
several options when inputting inspection results into the EIS/BAR 97 machine. Those
inputs include:
a. pass, fail, missing, modified, disconnected, N/A
b. N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
c. tampered, pass, fail, N/A
d. N/A, pass, missing, defective, connected, modified
-Correct Answer-N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2005 Ford F350 Diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds an aftermarket cold air intake assembly installed. Technician
A says this modification would be classified as tampered within OIS (OBD inspection
system). Technician B says this modification would be classified as modified within OIS.
Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-neither technician A nor B
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 1985 Chevy Pickup the smog check
inspector finds the V belt missing from the air injection pump. Looking closely the smog
check inspector cannot find any signs of tampering. Technician A says the air injection
system would be classified as missing into the EIS. Technician B says the air injection
system would be classified as defective. Who is correct?
, a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-technician B
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2008 Ford F250 Diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds all of the exhaust aftertreatment systems have been
removed. Technician A says this would be classified as tampering into the OIS.
Technician B says this vehicle would not qualify for any government repair assistance.
Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-both technicians A and B
Two technicians are discussing the duties of a California smog check referee.
Technician A says their #1 job is disputing claims between consumers and smog check
stations. Technician B says the smog check referee can perform smog inspections for
certification on gross polluter vehicles. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-both technician A and B
Two technicians are discussing the duties of a California smog check referee program.
Technician A says the state referee is the only one who can perform initial smog check
inspections on grey market vehicles and specialty constructed vehicles. Technician B
says once the referee installs a "BAR label" a grey market vehicle can receive its future
smog check inspections at any certified smog check inspection station. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
-Correct Answer-both technician A and B
The OIS (On Board Diagnostic Inspection System) machine requires no regular
calibration process. True or false?
-Correct Answer-true
Questions and Correct Answer Graded A+ |
Latest 2026\2027 Version
Which of the following types of smog check repairs can be sublet to a specialty shop, as
long as the customer agrees and is kept informed?
a. exhaust repairs
b. transmission repairs
c. computer programming
d. all of the above
-Correct Answer-all of the above
During the visual portion of a smog check inspection, the smog check inspector has
several options when inputting inspection results into the EIS/BAR 97 machine. Those
inputs include:
a. pass, fail, missing, modified, disconnected, N/A
b. N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
c. tampered, pass, fail, N/A
d. N/A, pass, missing, defective, connected, modified
-Correct Answer-N/A, pass, defective, disconnected, modified, missing
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2005 Ford F350 Diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds an aftermarket cold air intake assembly installed. Technician
A says this modification would be classified as tampered within OIS (OBD inspection
system). Technician B says this modification would be classified as modified within OIS.
Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-neither technician A nor B
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 1985 Chevy Pickup the smog check
inspector finds the V belt missing from the air injection pump. Looking closely the smog
check inspector cannot find any signs of tampering. Technician A says the air injection
system would be classified as missing into the EIS. Technician B says the air injection
system would be classified as defective. Who is correct?
, a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-technician B
In preparation for a smog check inspection on a 2008 Ford F250 Diesel pickup, the
smog check inspector finds all of the exhaust aftertreatment systems have been
removed. Technician A says this would be classified as tampering into the OIS.
Technician B says this vehicle would not qualify for any government repair assistance.
Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technicians A and B
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-both technicians A and B
Two technicians are discussing the duties of a California smog check referee.
Technician A says their #1 job is disputing claims between consumers and smog check
stations. Technician B says the smog check referee can perform smog inspections for
certification on gross polluter vehicles. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician A nor B
-Correct Answer-both technician A and B
Two technicians are discussing the duties of a California smog check referee program.
Technician A says the state referee is the only one who can perform initial smog check
inspections on grey market vehicles and specialty constructed vehicles. Technician B
says once the referee installs a "BAR label" a grey market vehicle can receive its future
smog check inspections at any certified smog check inspection station. Who is correct?
a. technician a only
b. technician b only
c. both technician a & b
d. neither technician a nor b
-Correct Answer-both technician A and B
The OIS (On Board Diagnostic Inspection System) machine requires no regular
calibration process. True or false?
-Correct Answer-true
