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Smog Check Inspector Level 1 Exam (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) | Test Practice Questions with Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A
Question:
The Electronic Transmission (ET) network allows for emissions inspection systems to connect to which of the following?
Answer:
VID
Question:
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?
Answer:
Use the ECS manual or BAR approved referee material to determine the emissions components for this vehicle
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Question:
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?
Answer:
enter the timing as "not applicable"
Question:
When should the tailpipe smoke test be performed on a gasoline vehicle?
Answer:
after the tailpipe emissions test
Question:
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?
Answer:
enter "pass" during the MIL functional test, if the MIL operates correctly when prompted by the BAR 97 EIS
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Question:
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?
Answer:
check to see if the carburetor is approved as a street-legal replacement part
Question:
Which area in California does not perform ASM loaded-mode inspections?
Answer:
basic and change of ownership areas
Question:
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?
Answer:
when the ignition timing is not +/- 3 degrees BTDC
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