PA Emission Certification Test
What is a Northern Region Emission Inspector? - CORRECT
ANSWER Essentially worthless, can only preform Visual Anti-
Tampering Check and Gas cap test to vehicles.
What is a Emission Inspector? - CORRECT ANSWER Good for
the whole state. Can preform Visual Anti-Tampering Check, Gas
Cap, Two-Speed Idle Test, ASM5015 (Dynamometer), OBD I/M
Checks. Also can preform One-Speed Idle test, but is not
necessary since that specific test is obsolete.
What is a Emission Repair Technician? - CORRECT ANSWER
Waiver, allows vehicles that have failed the I/M tests to apply for a
waiver after specific procedures are followed.
How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission
Inspector? - CORRECT ANSWER 18 years old.
What makes a vehicle a subject vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER
The vehicle must be gasoline powered, 1975 and newer, the
gross vehicle weight must be less than 9,000 pounds or less, and
is registered to an I/M area.
Where do you find the Gross vehicle weight (GVWR)? -
CORRECT ANSWER The GVWR or true weight of the car
should be located on the vehicle. The inspector should NOT use
the vehicles registration card.
What vehicles are non subject vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER
Motorcycles and motorized pedal cycles.
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