Smog Check Inspector Level 1 Exam
With 100% Correct Answers 2024/25
What model year gasolines vehicles are subject to Californias Smog Check program -
Correct Answer-1976 thru current model year
What model year Diesel vehicles are subject to Californias smog check program -
Correct Answer-1998 thru current model year
During the smog check inspection on a 2005 gasoline hybrid vehicle Technician A says
the visible idle smoke checks can be performed at any time during a test. Technician B
says the visible idle smoke checks must be performed after the OBD2 portion of the
test. Who is correct - Correct Answer-Neither technician A or B
The Bureau of Automotive Repairs snap throttle visible smoke test is performed on -
Correct Answer-all vehicles 1976 and newer
What emissions does the PCV system reduce? - Correct Answer-H/C
What emissions does the Oxidation Catalyst (OC) reduce - Correct Answer-H/C and CO
A diesel vehicle is in for a smog check inspection but fuel is seen leaking onto the
ground. if the smog check inspector feels the vehicle is safe for testing how should he or
she proceed - Correct Answer-Ignore the leak and test the vehicle in accordance to OIS
What emissions class of vehicles have an extended warranty on emissions components
of 15 years and/or 150,000 miles - Correct Answer-PZEV
What emissions does an AIR system (pump or pulse) reduce - Correct Answer-CO and
H/C
All 2000 and newer hybrid vehicles are tested on the EIS machine, true or false -
Correct Answer-false
During the crankcase visible smoke check portion of a smog check inspection smoke is
seen coming from the oil dipstick tube technician A says this is normal and the vehicle
should pass. technician b says the vehicle should fail only if the smoke is a blueish/
white color. who is correct? - Correct Answer-Neither technician A or B
How often should a gas calibration be performed on the EIS Machine - Correct Answer-
Every 72 hours
