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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM
CA LATEST UPDATE 140
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
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Question 1: What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle
tests?)
CORRECT ANSWER: 2500 rpm and Idle
Question 2: What are the two types of Acceleration
Simulation mode tests?
CORRECT ANSWER: 50/15 and 25/25 test
Question 3: What does DAD stand for?
CORRECT ANSWER: Data acquisition device
Question 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 installed
Question 9: What are Grey Market Vehicles?
CORRECT ANSWER: Vehicles that were
manufactured for sale outside the U.S and imported into the US
Question 10: In the two speed idle inspection which test
comes first?
CORRECT ANSWER: 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds
Question 11: Vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what
kind of emissions tailpipe test?
CORRECT ANSWER: Two speed idle
Question 12: 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 issued) N/A
Question 13: 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 14: 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 15: What are directed vehicles?
CORRECT ANSWER: Bar directs a portion of the
enhanced area fleet to star certified stations for certification