SMOG CHECK INSPECTOR EXAM CA
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+GRADE STUDY
GUIDE
For government vehicles do not enter "E" preceding the
plate number instead enter ? Correct Answer The last 7
digits of the plate number
What are the three required tests for gasoline powered
vehicles from 96-99 ? Correct Answer Visual functional
and tailpipe
What if a SPCNS vehicle doesn't have the BAR label?
Correct Answer Then you must send it to the state referee
to be inspected
SPCNS vehicles MUST be equipped with what label ?
Correct Answer BAR Referee label
When should a written estimate be provided ? Correct
Answer Before and after the repair is conducted
Who cannot sublet smog check inspections or repairs
Correct Answer Test only stations
What does sublet mean ? Correct Answer Send vehicle to
another shop after diagnosing it
,What is the station license duration ? Correct Answer 1
year
What does the state referee provide ? Correct Answer
Special test services including unique services not
performed in conventional smog check stations
Which areas are LESS polluted than enhanced areas?
Correct Answer Basic areas
Older vehicles from 76-99 are subject to what kind if
emissions test ? Correct Answer Dyno- OBD I
When inspecting a government fleet vehicle what vehicle
information is needed ? Correct Answer Bar file number
What should the tech do if the VIN # on the bar code is
illegible ? Correct Answer Then you must input it manually
Diesel vehicles that are 98 and newer require which two
functional tests ?? Correct Answer OBD and MIL
(malfunction indicator light)
The visible smoke test consists of ? Correct Answer 3 bar
snap tests
An aftermarket intake replacement manifold may be made
of different material than the origin such as ?? Correct
Answer Aluminum instead of cast iron
, What is an Add- On part ? Correct Answer Any
aftermarket part which is not a modified part or a
replacement
The number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD
test on Gasoline vehicles 96-99 is..? Correct Answer Any
one
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD
test for 2000 and newer gasoline vehicles is ..? Correct
Answer EVAP system
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass OBD test
for 98-2006 diesel vehicles is ? Correct Answer Zero
Number of incomplete monitors allowed to pass the OBD
TEST for 2007 and newer diesel vehicles is ? Correct
Answer Any two
Who is responsible for the sublet repairs ? Correct Answer
The dealers- need customer consent of course
The smog check sign shall be how many inches wide and
how many inches tall? (Measurements for the sign)
Correct Answer 24 wide x 30 height
If a vehicle is registered in the enhanced area but it
garaged in s basic area it must undergo ..? Correct
Answer An enhanced area inspection
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