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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM
CA QUESTIONS WITH CO RRECT
ANSWER_LATEST
Question : What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle
tests?)
Correct answer: 2500 rpm and Idle
Question : What are the two types of Acceleration
Simulation mode tests?
Correct answer: 50/15 and 25/25 test
Question : What does DAD stand for ?
Correct answer: Data acquisition device
Question : Smog check program divides the state into 3
areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ?
Correct answer: Enhanced, Basic, and Change of
Ownership
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Question : Biennial smog checks are required in which
program area?
Correct answer: Enhanced areas ( these areas do not meet
federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
Question : If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the
registration documents what should the inspector do?
Correct 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
Question : If VIN and plate entries are correct and
communication failure continues what should the tech do? How do you proceed?
Correct answer: Complete the inspection as promoted by
the EIS.
Question : The CARB EO parts listing contain
information about what ?
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Correct answer: Part manufacturer catalog, part listings,
catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
Question : What are Grey Market Vehicles?
Correct answer: Vehicles that were manufacturered for
sale outside the u.s and imported into the US
Question : In the two speed idle inspection which test
comes first?
Correct answer: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
Question : vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what
kind of emissions tailpipe test ??
Correct answer: Two speed idle
Question : On Bar 97 EIS selecting "G" or "government"
will chase the EIS to ask for what to input into the system ?
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Correct answer: BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a
certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
Question : What is required under visual inspection for
gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999 ?
Correct answer: All of them (Crankcase emission
controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
Question : Star Station certification allows test and repair
stations to..?
Correct answer: Issue certificates to gross polluters,
perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
Question : What are directed vehicles?
Correct answer: Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area
fleet to star certified stations for certification