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SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA
WITH ALL QUESTIONS A ND ANSWERS
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 : 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 : A certification of compliance is not required for
which type of vehicles ?
Correct answer: Government fleet vehicles
Question : Which of the following is a primary purpose of the
smog check referee ?
Correct answer: Perform inspection dispute resolutions
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Question : What action should be taken when a 23 month old car
with 22,000 miles on its odometer fails an emissions inspection because of a failed emission component?
Correct answer: Refer the customer to go to a dealer for the
repair
Question : Who is correct? Tech a or tech b: emission control label and emission control manuals can be used to research after market parts, or CARB has a searchable database for aftermarket parts ??
Correct answer: Tech b only is correct
Question : Which test requirement applies only to motor homes
under 8501 GVWR?
Correct answer: ASM TEST
Question : Which of the following gases are reduced by the Air
injection system ?
Correct answer: HC and CO
Question : Which of the following is NOT considered a sub
system of the computerized emission control system ?
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Correct answer: Antilock brake module
Question : During which portion of the smog check inspection
should an inspector inspect the fuel injection/ carburetor system ??
Correct answer: Visual
Question : Where is the oxygen sensor located ??
Correct answer: Exhaust system
Question : Which of the following functions is controlled by the
spark control system ?
Correct answer: Ignition timing
Question : Which component is NOT included in the category
called Other emission components of the visual inspection using the EIS ?
Correct answer: Timing gears and pulleys
Question : Which of the following entries is not allowed when
entering visual inspection results into the EIS ?
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Correct answer: Fail
Question : Which of the following is NOT a reason to fail the
MIL or Check engine light ??
Correct answer: The light stays on steady for a few seconds after
start up
Question : Which vehicles are required to be tested for the Fuel
cap test ??
Correct answer: 95 and older
Question : Bio diesel kits installed on 98'-03' model year
vehicles are acceptable without an ARB EO exemption
Correct answer: True
Question : True or false : a source for locating a vehicles DLC is the BAR 97 EIS ?
Correct answer: True
Question : True or false : the timing doesn't matter as long as the spark plug fires at some point before too dead center ?