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What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California?
What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California?
enhanced, basic and change of ownership
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check station during the hours the station is open?
How many smog technician(s) are required to perform testing/repair at a licensed smog check station during the hours the station is open?
any amount who represents both license all hours of operation
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check test and repair station?
Can a registered Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD) contract with a customer to perform smog check repairs on vehicles that fail a smog check inspection without being a licensed smog check test and repair station?
False (B)
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle?
What vehicle identification label must be affixed to a specially constructed vehicle (SPCN) for a test only or test and repair station to inspect the vehicle?
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station?
May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station?
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition timing?
May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition timing?
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection.
List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection.
Does a consumer's vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver if the repairs were not done by a licensed station and technician after failing a smog inspection?
Does a consumer's vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver if the repairs were not done by a licensed station and technician after failing a smog inspection?
What obligation, if any, does a test and repair station have toward the customer prior to performing a smog inspection if they lack appropriate tools/equipment?
What obligation, if any, does a test and repair station have toward the customer prior to performing a smog inspection if they lack appropriate tools/equipment?
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed incorrectly?
Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed incorrectly?
What action should a technician take if a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and the other aftermarket tank?
What action should a technician take if a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and the other aftermarket tank?
What action should be taken if an OEM air cleaner is missing and a non-approved aftermarket cleaner is installed?
What action should be taken if an OEM air cleaner is missing and a non-approved aftermarket cleaner is installed?
What action should be taken if an OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing and a small aftermarket catalytic converter is present?
What action should be taken if an OEM catalytic converter is noted as missing and a small aftermarket catalytic converter is present?
What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label for certain vehicles?
What is the primary purpose of the BAR referee label for certain vehicles?
Where can the OBD II test ability reference guide document be found?
Where can the OBD II test ability reference guide document be found?
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered under warranty?
An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered under warranty?
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and the cost limit has been reached?
Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and the cost limit has been reached?
The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own emissions failures?
The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own emissions failures?
What type of certificate of compliance should be issued to military personnel not seeking California registration?
What type of certificate of compliance should be issued to military personnel not seeking California registration?
What documents should the customer bring to the referee if their vehicle is going for a cost waiver?
What documents should the customer bring to the referee if their vehicle is going for a cost waiver?
In what document can a technician find the aftermarket parts verification guidelines?
In what document can a technician find the aftermarket parts verification guidelines?
When entering parts cost for an after repairs test, what customer paid costs are to be entered?
When entering parts cost for an after repairs test, what customer paid costs are to be entered?
What gear selection should be used if a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission is undergoing an ASM emissions test?
What gear selection should be used if a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission is undergoing an ASM emissions test?
Should a vehicle pass or fail the functional ignition timing test if the ignition timing specification indicates 12 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the technician measures 15 degrees BTDC?
Should a vehicle pass or fail the functional ignition timing test if the ignition timing specification indicates 12 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the technician measures 15 degrees BTDC?
What should a technician do if the VIN noted on the DMV registration document doesn't match the VIN on the vehicle being tested?
What should a technician do if the VIN noted on the DMV registration document doesn't match the VIN on the vehicle being tested?
How should the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection be entered if all or part of an emissions control system has been removed from the vehicle?
How should the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection be entered if all or part of an emissions control system has been removed from the vehicle?
What entry should be made if the air pump has been removed during an inspection?
What entry should be made if the air pump has been removed during an inspection?
How should an add-on part which has not been approved by the ARB be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should an add-on part which has not been approved by the ARB be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should an OEM emission control device that has been altered to a non-factory configuration be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should an OEM emission control device that has been altered to a non-factory configuration be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should a vacuum hose that has been rerouted, bypassing a TVS valve, be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should a vacuum hose that has been rerouted, bypassing a TVS valve, be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should an air injection system that is present but has a missing belt be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should an air injection system that is present but has a missing belt be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should a split vacuum hose be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
How should a split vacuum hose be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection?
Are all required emission control systems identified on the underhood label?
Are all required emission control systems identified on the underhood label?
What needs to be matched on the vehicle's registration during an inspection?
What needs to be matched on the vehicle's registration during an inspection?
If changes are made during a smog inspection and an error is found, what procedure should the inspector follow?
If changes are made during a smog inspection and an error is found, what procedure should the inspector follow?
How can an inspector verify that the vehicle has warmed up to operating temperature?
How can an inspector verify that the vehicle has warmed up to operating temperature?
What action should be taken during an ignition functional timing test if the vehicle has a coil on plug (non-adjustable) ignition system?
What action should be taken during an ignition functional timing test if the vehicle has a coil on plug (non-adjustable) ignition system?
What does the analyzer assess during a functional test of the OBD II system?
What does the analyzer assess during a functional test of the OBD II system?
What entry should be made during the functional gas cap test if no adapter is available?
What entry should be made during the functional gas cap test if no adapter is available?
Is it a failed functional timing test if the manufacturer's timing specifications are 8 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the actual timing is 4 degrees BTDC?
Is it a failed functional timing test if the manufacturer's timing specifications are 8 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the actual timing is 4 degrees BTDC?
Is it a failed functional timing test if the manufacturer timing specifications are 4-8 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the actual timing is 11 degrees BTDC?
Is it a failed functional timing test if the manufacturer timing specifications are 4-8 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the actual timing is 11 degrees BTDC?
What action shall be taken if the vehicle cannot have the timing checked because of a defective condition?
What action shall be taken if the vehicle cannot have the timing checked because of a defective condition?
What is the most important procedure to follow when performing a functional test on an EGR system?
What is the most important procedure to follow when performing a functional test on an EGR system?
Should a repair station provide an invoice on a 'no charge' or warranty repair?
Should a repair station provide an invoice on a 'no charge' or warranty repair?
What should a technician do after inspecting a torn down vehicle?
What should a technician do after inspecting a torn down vehicle?
What happens if the vehicle fails the smog inspection?
What happens if the vehicle fails the smog inspection?
What is the exception under the Automotive Repair Act regarding posting hourly rates or having them on estimates/invoices?
What is the exception under the Automotive Repair Act regarding posting hourly rates or having them on estimates/invoices?
What must be on the final smog check repair invoice?
What must be on the final smog check repair invoice?
Is the inspector required to provide a copy of the Vehicle Inspection Report to the customer?
Is the inspector required to provide a copy of the Vehicle Inspection Report to the customer?
How long must a smog check station maintain records of station activity?
How long must a smog check station maintain records of station activity?
Do you need further authorization for repairs before performing the inspection on a vehicle left with a request for a smog inspection?
Do you need further authorization for repairs before performing the inspection on a vehicle left with a request for a smog inspection?
What action(s) may the Bureau take against a license if that license fraudulently issues a certificate?
What action(s) may the Bureau take against a license if that license fraudulently issues a certificate?
Is a smog check technician required to use manufacturer's testing procedures for specific vehicles?
Is a smog check technician required to use manufacturer's testing procedures for specific vehicles?
What must a smog check test and repair station do prior to performing an emissions inspection if they do not have the appropriate scan tool?
What must a smog check test and repair station do prior to performing an emissions inspection if they do not have the appropriate scan tool?
What should a technician advise the customer orally and in writing if they cannot perform repairs on a rare vehicle that fails inspection?
What should a technician advise the customer orally and in writing if they cannot perform repairs on a rare vehicle that fails inspection?
How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform the BAR in writing of a change of employment?
How long does a licensed smog check technician have to inform the BAR in writing of a change of employment?
Which of the following areas in California do not require ASM loaded-mode inspections?
Which of the following areas in California do not require ASM loaded-mode inspections?
Under which circumstances may a test and repair station sublet repairs?
Under which circumstances may a test and repair station sublet repairs?
Under which circumstances may a test only station sublet repairs?
Under which circumstances may a test only station sublet repairs?
Under which circumstances may a test only station provide a diagnosis of an emissions related smog check failure?
Under which circumstances may a test only station provide a diagnosis of an emissions related smog check failure?
All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except?
All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except?
What does the Electronic Transmission (ET) network allow for emissions inspection systems to connect to?
What does the Electronic Transmission (ET) network allow for emissions inspection systems to connect to?
What action should a technician take if there is no underhood label present during the visual inspection?
What action should a technician take if there is no underhood label present during the visual inspection?
What is the correct procedure to follow if the underhood emissions label states that the ignition timing is 'non-adjustable'?
What is the correct procedure to follow if the underhood emissions label states that the ignition timing is 'non-adjustable'?
When should the tailpipe smoke test be performed on a gasoline vehicle?
When should the tailpipe smoke test be performed on a gasoline vehicle?
What is the correct procedure when the MIL light comes on during the tailpipe emissions portion of the inspection?
What is the correct procedure when the MIL light comes on during the tailpipe emissions portion of the inspection?
How should a non-OEM aftermarket carburetor be inspected during the visual inspection?
How should a non-OEM aftermarket carburetor be inspected during the visual inspection?
Which area in California does not perform ASM loaded-mode inspections?
Which area in California does not perform ASM loaded-mode inspections?
Under which conditions will a vehicle fail the functional inspection if the underhood emissions label indicates ignitions timing should be 8 degrees BTDC with a measurement of 4 degrees BTDC?
Under which conditions will a vehicle fail the functional inspection if the underhood emissions label indicates ignitions timing should be 8 degrees BTDC with a measurement of 4 degrees BTDC?
All of the following are considered part of 'other emissions related' visual inspection data entries, except?
All of the following are considered part of 'other emissions related' visual inspection data entries, except?
Which of these vehicles must receive a low pressure fuel evaporative test?
Which of these vehicles must receive a low pressure fuel evaporative test?
Which of the following inspections is performed with the engine running?
Which of the following inspections is performed with the engine running?
What needs to be entered during the functional LPFET if the technician cannot complete the test?
What needs to be entered during the functional LPFET if the technician cannot complete the test?
Which of the following is not considered to be 'tampering'?
Which of the following is not considered to be 'tampering'?
When entering repair costs into the EIS inspection or repair only menu, what information should be correctly entered?
When entering repair costs into the EIS inspection or repair only menu, what information should be correctly entered?
Study Notes
Inspection Programs in California
- Three main inspection program areas: enhanced, basic, and change of ownership.
Smog Technician Requirements
- Any number of licensed technicians can perform testing and repairs during operating hours at a licensed smog check station.
Automotive Repair Dealer Regulations
- Registered Automotive Repair Dealers cannot contract for smog repairs without being a licensed smog check test and repair station.
Vehicle Identification and Inspection
- A referee label must be affixed to specially constructed vehicles (SPCN) for inspection.
- Test and repair stations cannot sublet smog check inspections to test-only stations.
Minor Adjustments and Rejection Reasons
- Licensed smog technicians at test-only stations cannot perform minor adjustments like ignition timing.
- Inspectors may reject vehicles for being unsafe, unfit, or incompatible with inspection procedures.
Cost Waivers and Repair Facilities
- Vehicles may not qualify for a $450 cost waiver if repairs were done at non-licensed facilities.
- If a station lacks needed equipment for repairs, they must inform the customer before the smog inspection.
Handling Complaints and Issues
- Customers should be directed to a BAR referee if they believe their inspection or repairs were incorrect.
- Technicians must find the EO# on aftermarket tanks; failure indicates vehicle rejection.
Inspection Procedures for Aftermarket Parts
- Technicians should research aftermarket component approvals (APL) during inspections and fail if they do not comply.
Emissions and Functional Tests
- When an OEM catalytic converter is missing, technicians should check for EO# for aftermarket equivalents.
- OBD II functional test assesses monitor status, trouble codes, VIN, and software.
Emission Control System Compliance
- All required emissions control systems may not be listed on the underhood label, including PCV and EVAP systems.
Record Keeping and Inspector Obligations
- Smog check stations must maintain records for three years, including repair orders and Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIRs).
Vehicle Identification
- Matching the vehicle's VIN number and license plate with the DMV registration is crucial during inspections.
Emission Control Violations
- If a vehicle fails inspection, refer customers to qualified repair stations for estimates.
- Inspectors must abort the test if there are errors found post-inspection.
Customer Communication
- Invoice details must include complaint, cause, and correction for clarity on repairs.
- Technicians must provide Vehicle Inspection Reports to customers upon request, signed with the date.
Legal Regulations and Rights
- No law prevents vehicle owners from repairing their own emission failures.
- Military personnel seeking compliance certificates don't require final certification, only proof of passing results.
Specialized Inspections
- Test/repair stations can sublet specialized repairs, while test-only stations cannot sublet any repairs.
- Components like aftermarket carburetors must be approved as street-legal for inspection.
Ignition Timing and Diagnostic Procedures
- Vehicles fail ignition functional timing tests if the actual timing is outside the manufacturer's allowed variance.
- Technician diagnostics must follow manufacturer guidelines; deviations from this are violations.
Emissions Testing Exemptions
- Rotary-powered vehicles are not exempt from smog checks.
- Older models from 1995 and newer must complete low pressure fuel evaporative tests.
Final Inspection Procedures and Reporting
- Use the smog check reference guide for aftermarket parts verification.
- Enter repair costs should be rounded to the nearest dollar on all documentation.
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