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What are the names of the three main inspection program areas in California? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔no 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? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔referee label May a test and repair station sublet a smog check inspection to a test only station? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔no May a licensed smog technician working at a test only station perform minor adjustments to ignition timing? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔no, cant do timing adjustments
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List 3 reasons a smog check technician may reject a vehicle for inspection - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔unsafe, unfit, not compatible (incompatible) A consumer's vehicle failed a smog inspection (high emissions) at a test only station. The consumer had the vehicle repaired at a non-licensed repair facility at a cost of $487. An "after repairs" smog inspection was performed, and the vehicle still failed for high emissions. Does the vehicle qualify for a $450 cost waiver? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔no because the repairs weren't done by a licensed station and technician A test and repair station doesn't have the appropriate tools/equipment to repair a particular vehicle they are about to inspect. What obligation, if any, does the station have toward the customer prior to performing the smog inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔inform the customer on writing and verbally that if the vehicle fails, the station doesn't have the equipment to repair the vehicle Where should a customer be directed if they feel their smog inspection and/or repairs were performed incorrectly? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔BAR referee During a visual inspection, a technician notices that a light duty truck has dual fuel tanks, one OEM and the other aftermarket tank. What
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this document? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔OBD II test ability reference guide, located on BAR's website. An independent repair dealer may replace a defective emissions control part that may be covered under warranty. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔True, but inform customer about their warranty's Where should a customer be directed when repairs for emissions failures were unsuccessful and the cost limit has been reached? What additional information/documentation does the customer need when being referred? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔BAR referee, initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs failed test and additional invoice for repairs The law prohibits owners of vehicles to repair their own vehicles emissions failures. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔false What type of certificate of compliance should be issued to military person not seeking California registration? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔need copy of VR report passing result, not the final certification If a vehicle is going to the referee for a cost waiver, what documents should the customer bring to the referee? - CORRECT ANSWER
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✔✔initial failure, invoice of repairs, after repairs failed test and additional invoice for repairs In what document can a technician find the aftermarket parts verification guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔smog check reference guide When entering parts cost for an after repairs test, what customer paid costs are to be entered? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔all costs for diag, parts, labor rounded to the nearest dollar When performing an ASM emissions test, what gear selection should be used if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔second gear, 1st or 3rd gear if necessary to stay within RPM range A vehicle's ignition timing specification (per the underhood label) indicates timing needs to be set at 12 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm. The technician performs the ignition timing functional test and measures 15 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm. Should this vehicle pass or fail the functional ignition timing test? What is the BAR allowed timing variance? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔BAR allows +/- 3 degrees and +/- 100 rpm to pass vehicle
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How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔modified An air injection system is present but the belt is missing and there are no signs of tampering. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔defective A vacuum hose to the EGR valve is attached correctly but is split in the middle due to age. How should this be entered into the BAR 97 EIS under visual inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔defective Are all required emission control systems identified on the underhood label? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔no, pcv and evap wont be listed`` When performing an inspection, what on the vehicle's registration needs to be matched with the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔vin number and license plate During a smog inspection, inspectors must verify that all entries are complete and accurate. If an error is found after changes can no longer be made, what procedure should the inspector follow? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔abort the test
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By which means can the inspector verify that the vehicle has warmed up to operating temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔gauge on dash, hear fans cycle, upper and lower radiator hoses are hot What action should be taken during an ignition functional timing test if the vehicle has a coil on plug (non-adjustable) ignition system? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔n/a, not adjustable During a functional test of the OBD II system, what does the analyzer assess when it interrogates the system? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔monitor status, trouble codes, VIN, and software What entry should be made during the functional gas cap test in the BAR 97 EIS if no adapter is available from the manufacturer? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔n/a Is it a failed functional timing test if the manufacturers timing specifications is 8 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the actual timing is 4 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔yes the timing test is failed Is it a failed functional timing test if the manufacturer timing specifications is 4-8 degrees BTDC at 750 rpm, and the actual timing is
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There is no law or regulation under the Automotive Repair Act that requires you to post hourly rates or have them on the estimate/invoice. What is the exception? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔brake lamp, smog test and repair What must be on the final smog check repair invoice? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Complaint, cause, correction Is the inspector required to provide a copy of the Vehicle Inspection Report to the customer? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔yes and sign copy with date How long must a smog check station maintain records of station activity (i.e repair orders, VIRs, etc.) - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔three years A customer has left his vehicle in front of your smog shop before business hours with a note bearing his/her name and phone number, and a request for a smog inspection. Do you need further authorization for repairs before performing the inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔agree and discuss prices is necessary. need dmv registration form and create RO
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What action(s) may the Bureau take against a license if that license fraudulently issues a certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔$500 fine, suspension or revocation of license A smog check technician is repairing a failing vehicle by replacing parts and using diagnostic strategies that have worked on similar emissions failures on other vehicles. This diagnostic approach is not based on diagnostic procedures from that specific manufacturer or known industry trade standards. Is this person following regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔no, technician must use manufacturers testing procedures for specific vehicles What must a smog check test and repair station do prior to performing an emissions inspection of a customers vehicle if they do not have the appropriate scan tool to repair that specific vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔dont accept vehicle, inform customer orally and in writing You are a smog technician working in a test/repair station. The first inspection of the day is a Ferrari 599 Maranello. Your station doesnt have any service manuals for this rare vehicle, although you do find that the vehicle is listed in the ECS applications guide. What is the correct procedure regarding this inspection. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔advise the customer orally and in writing that your shop cannot perform repairs on the vehicle if it fails the inspection
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All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except?
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔rotary powered vehicles All of the following vehicles are exempt from a smog inspection except?
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔vehicle title is being transferred from employer to employee The Electronic Transmission (ET) network allows for emissions inspection systems to connect to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔VID A technician is going to conduct the visual inspection portion of the smog check inspection. Upon opening the hood he/she notices the vehicle has no underhood label present. What action should the technician take as a result of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔Use the ECS manual or BAR approved referee material to determine the emissions components for this vehicle The underhood emissions label states that the ignition timing is "non- adjustable." The label also reads that the timing specification is 12 degrees BTDC. What is the correct procedure to follow? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔enter the timing as "not applicable"
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When should the tailpipe smoke test be performed on a gasoline vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔after the tailpipe emissions test The vehicle arrives for a smog check inspection. While running the tailpipe emissions portion of the inspection, the MIL light comes on. Which of the following is the correct procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔enter "pass" during the MIL functional test, if the MIL operates correctly when prompted by the BAR 97 EIS During the visual inspection, the technician notices that the vehicle has a non-oem aftermarket carburetor installed. What is the correct procedure to inspect this vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔check to see if the carburetor is approved as a street-legal replacement part Which area in California does not perform ASM loaded-mode inspections? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔basic and change of ownership areas The underhood emissions label reads that the ignition timing is 8 degrees BTDC, and the ignition timing is adjustable. Under which of the following conditions will this vehicle fail the functional inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔when the ignition timing is not +/- 3 degrees BTDC
