SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA
What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - Answers -2500 rpm and Idle
What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - Answers -50/15 and
25/25 test
What does DAD stand for ? - Answers -Data acquisition device
Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what
are they ? - Answers -Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - Answers -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? - Answers -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? - Answers -Complete the inspection as promoted by
the EIS.
A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - Answers -
Government fleet vehicles
Who qualifies for a waiver ? 🇺🇸 - Answers -Military personnel
Change of ownership area 76' to 99' MY vehicles are subject to what kind of emissions
test ? Hint: tailpipe - Answers -2 speed idle test
No repairs or diagnoses can be performed at a TEST ONLY station except for minor
repairs such as ..? - Answers -The reconnection of hoses and vacuum lines
When applicable a directed vehicles may also be certified where ? - Answers -Bar
referee facility
If a vehicle fails smog, and get the needed repairs done, which station should they refer
back to ? - Answers -Any STAR certified station
Directed vehicles can only receive a smog check certification from which stations ?? -
Answers -Star test only and star test repair
, A certificate of compliance is required whenever a vehicle changes ownership except
when the vehicle is being transferred between ? - Answers -Family
(parent,child,spouse,) companies, lessor and lessee
What are three main reasons to reject a vehicle from performing an initial initial
inspection ? - Answers -Excessive fluid leaks, engine overheating, unsafe drive axle tire
or wheel (dyno test only)
While performing a visual inspection an inspector observes there is no EGR amplifier
even though one is shown on the under hood emission label. The EGR valve is
connected to the ported vacuum. What EIS analyzer entry should be made? - Answers -
Missing
Which of the following actions should be taken if a vehicles timing reads 5 degrees
BTDC and the specification of the vehicle is 8 degrees ? - Answers -Enter "PASS" into
the analyzer for ignition timing and 5 degrees BTDC for the timing reading
Which of the following is a primary purpose of the smog check referee ? - Answers -
Perform inspection dispute resolutions
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? -
Answers -Refer the customer to go to a dealer for the repair
What is the difference between a three wire oxygen sensor and a single wire oxygen
sensor ? - Answers -A three wire allows earlier closed loop operation
are smog check inspections and or repairs allowed to be sublet - Answers -No but there
are a few exceptions
Is sales tax included on the estimate? - Answers -No only on the invoice
Functional tests are procedures that consist of - Answers -EGR systems, ignition timing,
MIL, OBD, LPFET, fuel cap (following manufacturer procedures, smog check manual
and as prompted by the inspection system
Under functional which two tests does gasoline powered vehicles from 96 to 99 require?
- Answers -OBD AND MIL
What are the two required tests do gasoline powered vehicles from 75 to 95 require? -
Answers -Tailpipe and Visual and everything comes with it
On government vehicles if the odometer is missing or illegible enter ___? - Answers -
None; N/A
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