Smog Check Inspector Exam CA – Questions And
Accurate Solutions
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) Right Ans - 2500 rpm
and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? Right Ans -
50/15 and 25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? Right Ans - Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air
quality.. what are they ? Right Ans - Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? Right Ans -
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? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - Complete the
inspection as promoted by the EIS.
The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? Right Ans -
Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable
vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
What are Grey Market Vehicles? Right Ans - 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? Right Ans - 2500
RPM run for 30 seconds
, vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Right Ans - Two speed idle
On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government" will chase the EIS to ask for what
to input into the system ? Right Ans - 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 ? Right Ans - 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..? Right Ans -
Issue certificates to gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial
inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
What are directed vehicles? Right Ans - Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification
Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) Right Ans - ASM or two speed
idle
Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2)
Right Ans - Certification type and emission control requirements
If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be
___ or ___. Right Ans - Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve
normal operating temperature
Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible
smoke? Right Ans - Gasoline and Diesel
What is the BAR snap test ? Right Ans - 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 ___?
Right Ans - Certification type ( California or Federal)
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