Emissions Questions with Correct Answers
Purpose of Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System? Correct
Answer-Regulate the flow of blow by gas to the crankcase
Where is the PCV located? Correct Answer-Atop the engine
Subject Vehicles Correct Answer-Gasoline powered vehicles 1975 or
newer model year with a GVWR of 9,000 or less that are required to be
registered in an I/M area
What should be used to determine the GVWR? Correct Answer-The
GVWR sticker or plate located on the vehicle
T or F Buses with 15 or less seats and less than 9000 pounds are
required to undergo emissions testing Correct Answer-True
What types of vehicles are exempt from emission inspection? Correct
Answer--New or current model year vehicles
-Vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the previous 12 months which
have been owned by the same person for at least 1 year
T or F? Proof of insurance is not required for an emissions test. Correct
Answer-True
T or F? And odometer NEEDS to work for emissions Correct Answer-
False. It doesn't need to work
, The vehicle owner is permitted a retest at the same inspection station
within how many days? Correct Answer-30
You should never exceed how many months when installing a new
sticker? Correct Answer-15
What is the minimum a customer needs to spend to be eligible for a
waiver? Correct Answer-$150
Before money can be applied towards a waiver what must be done?
Correct Answer-Repairment of any tampered emissions control systems.
I.e: if the vehicle fails OBD I/M test due to catalyst efficiency and it is
the determined the catalyst was removed, the cost to install a
replacement catalytic converter doesn't apply towards waiver
Where is the emissions sticker located? Correct Answer-Next to the state
inspection sticker on the right side of it
What should you do prior to performing a pre safety evaluation? Correct
Answer--Verify all occupants (drivers, passengers, pets) have exited the
vehicle
-Verify vehicle is in park or neutral with the parking brake set and the
wheel chocks in place
-Verify that all accessories are off (heater, radio, air conditioner, etc)
Purpose of Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System? Correct
Answer-Regulate the flow of blow by gas to the crankcase
Where is the PCV located? Correct Answer-Atop the engine
Subject Vehicles Correct Answer-Gasoline powered vehicles 1975 or
newer model year with a GVWR of 9,000 or less that are required to be
registered in an I/M area
What should be used to determine the GVWR? Correct Answer-The
GVWR sticker or plate located on the vehicle
T or F Buses with 15 or less seats and less than 9000 pounds are
required to undergo emissions testing Correct Answer-True
What types of vehicles are exempt from emission inspection? Correct
Answer--New or current model year vehicles
-Vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the previous 12 months which
have been owned by the same person for at least 1 year
T or F? Proof of insurance is not required for an emissions test. Correct
Answer-True
T or F? And odometer NEEDS to work for emissions Correct Answer-
False. It doesn't need to work
, The vehicle owner is permitted a retest at the same inspection station
within how many days? Correct Answer-30
You should never exceed how many months when installing a new
sticker? Correct Answer-15
What is the minimum a customer needs to spend to be eligible for a
waiver? Correct Answer-$150
Before money can be applied towards a waiver what must be done?
Correct Answer-Repairment of any tampered emissions control systems.
I.e: if the vehicle fails OBD I/M test due to catalyst efficiency and it is
the determined the catalyst was removed, the cost to install a
replacement catalytic converter doesn't apply towards waiver
Where is the emissions sticker located? Correct Answer-Next to the state
inspection sticker on the right side of it
What should you do prior to performing a pre safety evaluation? Correct
Answer--Verify all occupants (drivers, passengers, pets) have exited the
vehicle
-Verify vehicle is in park or neutral with the parking brake set and the
wheel chocks in place
-Verify that all accessories are off (heater, radio, air conditioner, etc)
