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What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - correct Answers ✔✔ -2500 rpm and Idle
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What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - correct Answers ✔✔ -50/15 and 25/25
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test
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What does DAD stand for ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Data acquisition device
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Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ? - correct
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Answers ✔✔ -Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership
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Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Enhanced areas ( these
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areas do not meet federal or state air quality standards for ozone and carbon monoxide)
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If the VIN on the vehicle doesn't match the registration documents what should the inspector do? - correct
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Answers ✔✔ -Use the VIN on the vehicle to inform the customer that it doesn't match the registration
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document. DMV will not accept the test results
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If VIN and plate entries are correct and communication failure continues what should the tech do? How do
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you proceed? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS.
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The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Part manufacturer
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catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be ínstalled
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What are Grey Market Vehicles? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale
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outside the u.s and imported into the US
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In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? - correct Answers ✔✔ -2500 RPM run for 30
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seconds
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vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Two
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speed idle
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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 Answers ✔✔ -BAR FILE # (thereby preventing a certificate of compliance from being issues) N/A
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, What is required under visual inspection for gasoline vehicles from 1975-1999 ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -All
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of them (Crankcase emission controls, TAC, EVAP, EGR, computers, sensors, switches, visible smoke, liquid
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fuel leaks, ignition spark controls,
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Star Station certification allows test and repair stations to..? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Issue certificates to
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gross polluters, perform repairs, perform initial inspection, issue certificates to directed vehicles
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What are directed vehicles? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Bar directs a portion of the enhanced area fleet to star
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certified stations for certification
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Required tests for Tailpipe inspection? (2) - correct Answers ✔✔ -ASM or two speed idle
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Bar referee label provides what information on the label for kit cars ? (2) - correct Answers ✔✔ -
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If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be ___ or ___. - correct Answers
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✔✔ -Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature
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Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke? - correct Answers ✔✔ -
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What is the BAR snap test ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Quickly push and release the accelerator pedal from idle
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position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then immediately allow the engine to return to idle.
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What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles ___? - correct Answers ✔✔ -
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Certification type ( California or Federal) l l l l l
Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure? - correct Answers ✔✔ -
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No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be determined
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using other sources
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For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for ___? And in
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what position ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO)
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A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - correct Answers ✔✔ -Kit cars, new or used parts,
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dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original make
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Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -OBD 1
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Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -OBD II
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Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -BAR 97
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2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -OIS
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98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - correct Answers ✔✔ -OIS
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