Smog Check Inspector Exam
CA|Passed with Grade A | Q&As
If a vehicle is equipped with parts that modify the original emission control configuration, inspectors
must verify if those parts are exempted or ? - ✔✔Carb approved
If any required emission control system are found to be tampered or defective then the vehicle shall ..? -
✔✔Fail the inspection
The fan must be used when ambient temperature reaches how many degrees ? - ✔✔72 degrees
and above
Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ? - ✔✔Bar referee label
When inspecting a vehicle equipped with a referee label, enter ? - ✔✔"r" for the vehicle certification
type
Kit cars are a group of what type of vehicles ? - ✔✔SPCNS, grey market and vehicles with
engine changes
For government vehicles do not enter "E" preceding the plate number instead enter ? - ✔✔The last
7 digits of the plate number
What are the three required tests for gasoline powered vehicles from 96-99 ? - ✔✔Visual
functional and tailpipe
What if a SPCNS vehicle doesn't have the BAR label? - ✔✔Then you must send it to the state
referee to be inspected
, SPCNS vehicles MUST be equipped with what label ? - ✔✔BAR Referee label
When should a written estimate be provided ? - ✔✔Before and after the repair is conducted
Who cannot sublet smog check inspections or repairs - ✔✔Test only stations
What does sublet mean ? - ✔✔Send vehicle to another shop after diagnosing it
What is the station license duration ? - ✔✔1 year
What does the state referee provide ? - ✔✔Special test services including unique services
not performed in conventional smog check stations
Which areas are LESS polluted than enhanced areas? - ✔✔Basic areas
Older vehicles from 76-99 are subject to what kind if emissions test ? - ✔✔Dyno- OBD I
When inspecting a government fleet vehicle what vehicle information is needed ? - ✔✔Bar
file number
What should the tech do if the VIN # on the bar code is illegible ? - ✔✔Then you must input
it manually
Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two functional tests ?? - ✔✔OBD and
MIL (malfunction indicator light)
The visible smoke test consists of ? - ✔✔3 bar snap tests
Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year vehicles are acceptable without an ARB EO exemption -
✔✔
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