Ca Smog Check Inspector Training Final Review (Part 2)
with complete solution
Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System) during the
inspection for visible smoke.
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
10 Seconds
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle portion of the
Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
More than three seconds.
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for a
diesel vehicle?
tailpipe, LPFET
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed.
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does not match
the engine?
Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing settings.
If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is missing or
incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken?
Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification.
If it is determined that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not equipped with
a BAR Referee Label, what action should be taken?
$650
What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become eligible for a
Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward the cost
of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage
During a functional test of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when vacuum is
applied. What are some possible causes?
Center the vehicle on the dyno.
Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the technician do?
The BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for
technician to access the internal portion of the machine?
If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS to replace internal computer
components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur?
The hose cannot be lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the
hose will require replacement.
What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can lengthen or shorten a sample
hose for the BAR97 EIS?
If the vehicle cannot maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM.
with complete solution
Only smoke emitted from the crankcase vent hoses (PCV System) during the
inspection for visible smoke.
What constitutes a failure of the crankcase portion of the visible smoke test?
10 Seconds
How long should the tailpipe and crankcase be observed during the idle portion of the
Visible Smoke Test?
All hybrid vehicles
Which vehicles are not subject to a Visible Smoke Test?
More than three seconds.
How long must smoke linger in order to constitute a Visible Smoke Test failure for a
diesel vehicle?
tailpipe, LPFET
Diesel vehicles are not subject to __________ or _____________ inspections
Determine if either the hood or engine has been changed.
What action should be taken if it is determined that the underhood label does not match
the engine?
Consult the ECS manual to determine required equipment and timing settings.
If it is determined that a hood has been replaced and the underhood label is missing or
incorrect for the vehicle, what action should be taken?
Refer the vehicle to the referee for certification.
If it is determined that an engine has been changed and the vehicle is not equipped with
a BAR Referee Label, what action should be taken?
$650
What is the minimum amount a consumer must spend before they become eligible for a
Repair Cost Waiver?
$500, minus a $20 deductible
The Consumer Assistance Program will pay a maximum of __________ toward the cost
of an eligible repair.
Stuck EGR pintle, plugged EGR passage
During a functional test of the EGR system, the RPM does not change when vacuum is
applied. What are some possible causes?
Center the vehicle on the dyno.
Prior to restraining the vehicle, what should the technician do?
The BAR 97 EIS will lock out, requiring a service call for repair. It is illegal for
technician to access the internal portion of the machine?
If the technician attempts to access the BAR97 EIS to replace internal computer
components, the 5-gas bench, or pumps, what will occur?
The hose cannot be lengthened or shortened. Any modification or damage to the
hose will require replacement.
What is the maximum distance a shop/technician can lengthen or shorten a sample
hose for the BAR97 EIS?
If the vehicle cannot maintain the appropriate vehicle speed and RPM.
