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What are two types of TSI (Two speed idle tests?) - Correct Answer 2500 rpm and Idle What are the two types of Acceleration Simulation mode tests? - Correct Answer 50/15 and 25/25 test What does DAD stand for ? - Correct Answer Data acquisition device Smog check program divides the state into 3 areas determined by the air quality.. what are they ? - Correct Answer Enhanced, Basic, and Change of Ownership Biennial smog checks are required in which program area? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Complete the inspection as promoted by the EIS. The CARB EO parts listing contain information about what ? - Correct Answer Part manufacturer catalog, part listings, catalytic converters, the applicable vehicles for which it can be installed What are Grey Market Vehicles? - Correct Answer Vehicles that were manufacturered for sale outside the u.s and imported into the US In the two speed idle inspection which test comes first? - Correct Answer 2500 RPM run for 30 seconds vehicles 1976-1999 MY are subject to what kind of emissions tailpipe test ?? - Correct Answer Two speed idle If a vehicle is not at normal operating temperature the vehicles may either be or . - Correct Answer Idled or driven normally as necessary to achieve normal operating temperature Which type of vehicles excluding hybrids (electric) must be tested for visible smoke? - Correct Answer Gasoline and Diesel What is the BAR snap test ? - Correct Answer Quickly push and release the accelerator pedal from idle position to between 2,000- 3,000 RPM then immediately allow the engine to return to idle. What is an under hood emission control label? Indicates the vehicles? - Correct Answer Certification type ( California or Federal) Does a missing or ilegible emission control label constitute in an inspection failure? - Correct Answer No, you can proceed with the inspection provided that the required emission controls can be determined using other sources For gasoline powered vehicles with stop-start systems, the inspector shall visually inspect for___? And in what position ? - Correct Answer Liquid fuel leaks and key on engine off (KOEO) A SPCNS vehicle may be built from ? (3 things ) - Correct Answer Kit cars, new or used parts, dismantled vehicles that are reconstructed but do not resemble the original make Vehicles 95' and older are tested on which machine ? - Correct Answer OBD 1 Vehicles 96' and newer are tested on which machine ? - Correct Answer OBD II Gasoline vehicles 76' to 99' are tested on which machine ? - Correct Answer BAR 97 2000 and newer are tested on which machine ? - Correct Answer OIS 98 and newer diesel vehicles are tested on which machine ? - Correct Answer Ols What does the crankcase test consist of? 66> and for how long? - Correct Answer Observe the engine crankcase for 10 seconds A certification of compliance is not required for which type of vehicles ? - Correct Answer Government fleet vehicles What are three main reasons to reject a vehicle from performing an initial initial inspection ? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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 ? - Correct Answer Enter "PASS" into the analyzer for ignition timing and 5 degrees BTIDC for the timing reading Which of the following is a primary purpose of the smog check referee ? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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 ? - Correct Answer A three wire allows earlier closed loop operation are smog check inspections and or repairs allowed to be sublet - Correct Answer No but there are a few exceptions Is sales tax included on the estimate? - Correct Answer No only on the invoice Functional tests are procedures that consist of - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer OBD AND MIL What are the two required tests do gasoline powered vehicles from 75 to 95 require? - Correct Answer Tailpipe and Visual and everything comes with it On government vehicles if the odometer is missing or illegible enter__—? - Correct Answer None; N/A If any required emission control system are found to be tampered or defective then the vehicle shall ..? - Correct Answer Fail the inspection The fan must be used when ambient temperature reaches how many degrees ? - Correct Answer 72 degrees and above Do not inspect kit cars unless they are equipped with ? - Correct Answer Bar referee label When inspecting a vehicle equipped with a referee label, enter ? - Correct Answer "r" for the vehicle certification type Kit cars are a group of what type of vehicles ? - Correct Answer SPCNS, grey market and vehicles with engine changes 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 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 If a vehicle has tampered emission control equipment then what cannot be issued to them ? They don't qualify for a ..? - Correct Answer Repair cost waiver All 95 and older equipped with EGR and are subject to a two speed idle test must undergo the EGR functional test - Correct Answer If the MIL does not illuminate at all in the KOEO position or if it continuously flashes with the engine running then this indicates that Pass fail determination - bar snap test?? - Correct Answer Pass the vehicle if the vehicle does not emit smoke during the idle test, crankcase test and both of the final two bar snap tests. Fail if smoke does come out on either of the final two bar snap tests Diesel- a visible smoke plume observed 5 to 15 feet from the tailpipes that lingers for more than 3 seconds on either of the final 2 bar snap tests. Pass or fail - Correct Answer Fail Pass or fail? Any visible smoke observed during the idle test ? - Correct Answer Fail TAC (thermostatic air cleaner) need to make sure everything is present and installed properly. Make sure that the air filter element is..? - Correct Answer Not oversized and that there are no additional holes in the air cleaner housing When was OBD II required to be on vehicles less than 14000 Ibs GVWR? - Correct Answer 1996 Why was OBD originally introduced on vehicles ? - Correct Answer To lower emissions and help with vehicle repair MIL will typically display :? - Correct Answer Service engine soon and check engine Asmog check on 1996-1999 gasoline vehicles with OBD II and California emissions certification consists of ? - Correct Answer Visual, Functional, OBD II system test, and a Tailpipe test What is a readiness motor ? - Correct Answer A monitor that evaluates emissions components and systems to make sure they have been tested A malfunction indicator light is designed to let the owner know when ? - Correct Answer A vehicle has an emissions system concern DLC locations can be found where ? - Correct Answer In an ECS application guide True or false : a source for locating a vehicles DLC is the BAR 97 EIS ? - Correct Answer True What are the four strokes in the four stroke cycle ? - Correct Answer Intake, compression, power and exhaust Which of the following acronyms defines TDC? And BTDC? - Correct Answer Top dead center and before too dead center Timing specification use which of the following measurements for setting ignition timing ? - Correct Answer Degrees True or false : the timing doesn't matter as long as the spark plug fires at some point before too dead center ? - Correct Answer False Which of the following describes the acronym NOX? - Correct Answer Oxides of nitrogen Inspector A says that aftermarket air intake systems on 95 and older vehicles that do not alter or relocate emission control components are not required to have a CARB EO #. Tech b says that OBD II equipped are required to have a CARB EO # for aftermarket air intake systems. Who is correct ? - Correct Answer Both are correct Motor homes and dual tanks do not require which test ? - Correct Answer EVAP The CAP program offers what two options to assist customers? - Correct Answer Repair assistance- may receive up to $500 in emissions related repairs and low income eligibility- consumers whose household income is at or below 225% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for repair assistance How do customers apply for this ? - Correct Answer A consumer may complete the CAP application online at bar.ca.gov In general a customer may qualify for a repair cost waiver if their vehicle fails to meet the biennial smog check standards after the customer has spent a minimum of ..? - Correct Answer $650 on repairs at a smog heck station (some exceptions apply for visible smoke test failures) Which test requirement applies only to motor homes under 8501 GVWR? - Correct Answer ASM TEST The functional test may be performed prior to the emissions test portion true or false ? - Correct Answer False The inspector enters the test mode of the emissions inspection system (EIS) analyzer using ?? - Correct Answer His or her inspectors license information and confidential access code Which of the following gases are reduced by the Air injection system ? - Correct Answer HC and CO Which of the following is NOT considered a sub system of the computerized emission control system ? - Correct Answer Antilock brake module What gases does the PCV system reduce ? - Correct Answer HC AND CO 
