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What decade do we start doing emission devices on cars?
1960
When removing a gas cap, what safety equipment do we use?
Safety goggles
What is the best lean indicator to determine air-fuel ratio?
Oxygen
Where is the best location to find a gross vehicle weight?
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What is the reason for the emissions program in Pennsylvania?
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What is the range of normal NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) production?
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What is the maximum fee a station can charge for a safety sticker or replacement?
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Can I drive a car too far in one year?
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What certified individual can deliver a waiver?
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How many days does a new resident have to register their vehicle?
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From the time you register, how many days do you have to take a test?
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How old do you have to be to get any emissions license?
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What speeds are the vehicle tested for the two-speed idle test?
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What is the single piece of information about a vehicle that is unique and important and used to create a single data reference point?
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What gross weight vehicle weight rating do most 1996 new gasoline-powered vehicles for vans and trucks at work fall under in Pennsylvania OBDIM checks?
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What test does the 8501 pound test get?
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Do I have to test antique vehicles?
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What are the three certifications that you can earn as a technician in this program?
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Customers may challenge the result of an emissions test. How many days do they have to challenge the results and have a referee come out and check it?
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If you have a new car and you look at the owner's manual for a maintenance schedule, who creates the maintenance schedule?
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Is it a good idea to upsell a customer on unneeded repair?
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The safety sticker is issued before the emissions sticker.
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What law that Congress passed standardized the OBD system?
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Can I find the vehicle maintenance schedule on the PA training portal?
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What accounts for most of the world's air pollution?
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How many times must I attempt to communicate and test a vehicle before I can give them a no communication error?
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Is the fuel pump a monitored circuit?
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Who is responsible for figuring out what original emission components are on a car?
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How long is your license valid for?
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What is the cost of a referee?
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In order to conduct an emissions inspection, what must you have in your possession?
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What is the main resource for inspectors to stay up-to-date on changes in the emissions program?
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What should you do if presented with a vehicle that is likely to fail testing?
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The universal diagnostic trouble code format consists of how many characters?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all the data and emission monitor information is correct?
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What part of documentation do I have to keep that is provided by the customer when I issue a waiver?
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Where does the vehicle have to be when I put the sticker on?
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How many counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania perform emissions testing?
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How many counties in Pennsylvania do not do emissions testing?
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How many counties are total in Pennsylvania?
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What should the inspector do if a customer refuses any emissions test?
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What do you do if your equipment is malfunctioning?
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When you have high amounts of carbon monoxide, will you have good miles per gallon?
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How often should I do my leak check and gas calibration?
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Do I have to road test the vehicle?
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What are the three continuous system monitors?
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What is the purpose of a gas cap test inspection?
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Do I have to provide proof that you own the vehicle for more than a year?
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What should I ensure when I look at the registration?
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What are the three certifications?
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When did Pennsylvania implement the enhanced emissions program?
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How far do you put the probe in the tailpipe?
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What is the single piece of data captured every time we have a bag of diagnostic trouble codes set?
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Who is responsible for determining the original maintenance on the car?
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Where is the electric device that communicates with the onboard computer called?
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How many non-IM counties are there?
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What are the two tests required in the northern region?
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What is the required activity to ensure you received the important updates and renewal notice affecting your inspection certification status?
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Can I wear flip flops during inspections?
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Why are we doing this program in Pennsylvania?
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What initiative is part of the state's efforts to clean the air and keep it clean in the future?
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Why is a gas cap that cannot be unlocked grounds for a vehicle to be rejected for testing?
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What do I have to ensure does not expire prior to doing the test?
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Where is the best place to find a vehicle gross weight rating?
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Do I have to make sure the tail lights are working on a car?
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Is a road test required during inspections?
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What is another name for unburned fuel?
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How do I put stickers on the car?
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What is the name of the website where I can find the most up-to-date information?
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What vehicles are exempt from the emissions program test but still require a sticker?
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Who can deliver a waiver?
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Is there any warranty information provided on a repair data form?
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How many times do I have to attempt to communicate with the vehicle when I have no communication on a car?
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What is the best lean indicator?
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What is the rich indicator?
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Who creates the maintenance schedule for your vehicle?
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Is fuel system performance a continuous type of monitor?
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When did they start putting emission components on cars (e.g., P.C.V valve)?
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Do I have to monitor the fuel pump?
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How do I create smog?
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What vehicles get a two-speed idle test?
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What happens if you spill oil on the ground?
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When I order stickers, should I call the station hotline?
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Visual inspection has three outcomes: pass, fail, and what?
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What's the main resource for technicians to stay up-to-date?
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Do they look at my sticker inventory during an audit?
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How many regions is Pennsylvania broken up into?
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Do I have to look at the tire pressure when I inspect the car?
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When we update the OBD2, we standardized the label location in function of what?
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Is the fuel system performance a non-continuous type of monitor?
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How heavy must my car be when I do an OBD test?
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Who is authorized for an emissions inspection?
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What should you wear when doing the test?
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Can I charge labor when I'm working on a vehicle that's going to apply for a waiver?
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What happens if you're doing a gas cap test but don't have the adapter for it?
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Who is responsible for determining the original emission components on a car?
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How does the emission analyzer perform quality control measures?
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What items' performance is not monitored by the OBD-II system, such as O2 sensor, catalyst, or fuel pump?
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If I have a fire in the engine compartment, should I open the hood?
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Where do I enter the mileage when the odometer is not functioning?
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Study Notes
Emissions Inspector Certification Overview
- Emission devices were introduced in the automotive industry starting in the 1960s.
- The emissions program in Pennsylvania aims to ensure clean air quality.
Emission Testing Equipment and Procedures
- Safety goggles are mandatory when removing gas caps during inspections.
- The best lean indicator for checking air-fuel ratios is oxygen levels.
- The vehicle's gross weight can typically be found on a sticker located on the door.
- A two-speed idle test is performed at speeds of 2500 RPM and idle.
Vehicles and Emissions
- Normal NOx emissions range from 1700 to 2500 per million parts.
- Most 1996 and later gasoline vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8500 lbs or less are subject to OBDII checks.
- Antique vehicles are exempt from emissions testing requirements.
Certification and Testing Requirements
- Inspectors must hold a valid emissions inspection certification and a driver’s license to perform emissions tests.
- New residents have 20 days to register their vehicles; inspections must be completed within 10 days of registration.
- The minimum age to obtain an emissions license is 18.
- Emission inspectors are responsible for verifying the original emission components of vehicles.
Fees and Waivers
- A maximum fee of $2 can be charged for labor plus the sticker charge for safety inspections.
- Certified Repair Technicians (CRT) are authorized to issue waivers for emissions-related failures.
- A challenge to emissions test results can be made within 10 days.
Emission Monitoring and Maintenance
- Continuous system monitors include fuel system performance, misfire detection, and comprehensive components.
- Vehicles require a gas cap test to ensure it does not leak.
- Regular leak checks and gas calibrations should be conducted every 72 hours.
Regulations and Compliance
- The Clean Air Act of 1990 standardized the ODB system across vehicles.
- The emissions inspection license is valid for 2 years, requiring renewal and updates via the PA training portal.
Inspection Logistics
- Inspections must take place on the premises of the shop, and stickers are placed from the inside of the vehicle.
- Vehicles under 5000 miles are exempt from emissions testing but still require a sticker.
- Inspectors must document maintenance schedules as dictated by the vehicle manufacturer.
Audits and Inventory
- Sticker inventories are reviewed during audits to ensure compliance.
- Inspectors are obligated to conduct inspections despite indications of potential failure.
Environmental Considerations
- The majority of global air pollution is attributed to human activities.
- Smog is created through reactions involving hydrocarbons, sunlight, and other pollutants.
Safety and Handling
- Inspectors should not wear flip flops or inappropriate footwear during inspections and should always use protective clothing.
- In the event of an engine fire, it is unsafe to open the hood.
Additional Operational Guidelines
- If testing equipment malfunctions, inspections must cease until repairs are made.
- Registration must be current and valid; expired registrations will prevent testing.
- Use the mileage entry of 00001 for vehicles with non-functioning odometers.
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