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WorksheetsNCSI Study Practice Quiz
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 4hrs 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the passing score needed on the written examination for the Approved Safety Inspection Course?
a)
0.6
b)
0.7
c)
0.8
d)
0.9
2.
True or False: An individual needs a valid driver's license in North Carolina to obtain certification for Safety Inspections.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Safety Certifications are typically valid for how many years?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
4.
Which type of examination is not allowed for the Approved Safety Inspection Course?
a)
Written Examination
b)
Oral Examination
c)
Practical Examination
5.
What must an individual be able to do to be considered of good character and have a reputation for honesty to obtain certification?
a)
Pass a background check
b)
Have a high school diploma
c)
Be an NC resident
6.
True or False: Taxes can be added to the inspection cost in North Carolina.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
True or False: Shop fees can be added to the inspection cost in North Carolina.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
When does the fee for an electronic inspection authorization apply?
a)
Only when a vehicle passes the inspection
b)
Only when a vehicle fails the inspection
c)
When electronic inspection authorization is issued to a vehicle, regardless of whether it passes or fails
d)
The fee is never applicable
9.
Which formula is correct for calculating the total cost of a Safety Only Inspection in North Carolina?
a)
$12.75 + $0.85 = $13.60
b)
$12.75 - $0.85 = $11.90
c)
$12.75 x $0.85 = $10.84
d)
$12.75 / $0.85 = $14.50
10.
What is the fee for inspecting after-factory tinted windows, and when does this fee apply?
a)
The fee is $5.00, and it applies to all vehicles with after-factory tinted windows.
b)
The fee is $10.00, and it applies only when a safety inspection mechanic determines that the window has after-factory tint.
c)
The fee is $20.00, and it applies to all vehicles during a safety inspection.
d)
The fee is $15.00, and it applies only when the windows are tinted darker than 20%.
11.
True or False: Vehicles within the three most recent model years with less than 70,000 miles only have safety inspections.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
True or False: Vehicles older than 30 years are exempt from inspections in North Carolina.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
True or False: All-electric vehicles only require safety inspections in North Carolina.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
True or False: Vehicles with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of more than 8,500 pounds are only required to have safety inspections.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
True or False: Vehicles with farm tags are only required to have safety inspections.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
What is the first step in conducting a vehicle safety inspection?
a)
Check the VIN
b)
Request the current registration card
c)
Have all occupants leave the vehicle
d)
Begin entering data fields in the analyzer
17.
What should be indicated in the data fields when a vehicle does not have a license plate?
a)
Leave the field blank
b)
Enter "NA"
c)
Indicate "NONE"
d)
Input the vehicle's make and model
18.
When conducting an inspection for a dealership, what information should be entered in the data fields?
a)
Contact information
b)
Vehicle history report
c)
Dealer number followed by "D"
d)
Current registration number
19.
How many days before a vehicle's registration expiration can it be inspected?
a)
Up to 30 days
b)
Up to 60 days
c)
Up to 90 days
d)
Up to 120 days
20.
What type of inspection is required for a Modified Utility Vehicle as defined in NC General Statute 20-4.01(27)?
a)
Safety and Emissions Inspection
b)
Safety Only Inspection
c)
Emissions Only Inspection
d)
No inspection is required
21.
True or False: It is required to drive the vehicle forward into the inspection area for a complete and proper inspection to be conducted.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
True or False: A vehicle's footbrakes will not be approved if there is an audible indication (metal to metal) that the brake lining is no longer serviceable, and in such cases, the brake lining must be visually examined.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
True or False: Footbrakes will not be approved if there is visible leakage or audible seepage in hydraulic, vacuum, or air lines and cylinders, or if hoses are visibly cracked, chafed, worn, or weakened.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or False: The inspection mechanic is required to raise the vehicle to access the underside during the inspection process.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
In North Carolina safety inspections, what conditions would cause the illumination of the "ABS" light to be considered a failure?
a)
None
b)
ABS unit leaking or damaged
c)
Electrical malfunction of the ABS system
26.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, fog lamps or auxiliary lamps are required and are a part of the inspection.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, vehicles must have at least two headlamps, or at least four on dual headlamp systems.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, headlights will not be approved if the high beam-low beam dimmer switch does not operate or if the high beam indicator light does not function.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
True or False: The placement of foreign materials such as shields or painted layers on the headlamp lens that interfere with the light beam is acceptable in North Carolina safety inspections.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
How should headlamps be checked during each inspection in North Carolina?
a)
Only by smartphone app
b)
Only by using an approved headlight aimer, undamaged on-board aimer or wall chart
c)
Only by driving at night
31.
What potential consequences may result from failing to properly test the vehicle headlight adjustment during an inspection in North Carolina?
a)
Vehicle registration renewal
b)
Criminal fine, civil fine, or both
c)
Enhanced vehicle performance
32.
True or False: Taillights will not be approved in North Carolina safety inspections if the lens is cracked or discolored, or if the lens or light projects a color other than red.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
True or False: The use of repair tape is acceptable to pass a safety inspection for taillights in North Carolina.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
True or False: License plate lights can be any color.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
In a two-bulb system, how many bulbs are required to illuminate on the license plate light?
a)
Both
b)
One
c)
Zero
36.
What lens or light color is considered acceptable for a stoplight to pass a safety inspection in North Carolina?
a)
Red or Amber
b)
Green
c)
White
37.
True or False: Minor cracks on a stoplight lens will not lead to disapproval unless water is likely to enter the lens and lead to bulb failure.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
For stoplights to be approved during a safety inspection, what should the stoplight look like when pressure is applied to the foot brake?
a)
It should not do anything
b)
It should turn red or amber
c)
It should flash repeatedly
39.
How many stop lamps are required on the rear of a motor vehicle manufactured after December 31, 1970?
a)
None
b)
One on the rear
c)
One on each side of the rear
40.
What should the color of the light emitted by the stop lamps be, and how far should it be visible to the rear in normal sunlight to meet the requirements?
a)
The light should be red or amber and visible from a distance of at least 50 feet.
b)
The light should be white or blue and visible from a distance of at least 200 feet.
c)
The light should be red or amber and visible from a distance of not less than 100 feet.
41.
True or False: One stoplight is required on every trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight of 4,000 pounds or more.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
When color should back-up lamps emit?
a)
White
b)
Rainbow only
c)
Yellow
43.
True or False: A back-up lamp is a mandatory requirement of the Safety Inspection.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, condensation inside any lenses alone constitutes a failure.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, reflectors are required equipment on passenger vehicles.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, the inspection mechanic must raise the vehicle to check the steering mechanism.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
In North Carolina safety inspections, what conditions would cause the disapproval of the steering mechanism?
a)
Vehicle Age
b)
Vehicle Mileage
c)
Leaking shock or strut and/or rusted vehicle frame
48.
According to North Carolina regulations, what is the requirement for the steering mechanism of self-propelled motor vehicles operated on highways or public vehicular areas?
a)
It should be painted in bright colors.
b)
It must be maintained in good working order, sufficient to enable the operator to control the vehicle's movements and maneuver it safely.
c)
It should have a backup mechanism.
49.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, windshield wipers will not be approved if they are not adequate to clean rain, snow, and other matter from the windshield.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
True or False: Damage to the windshield is considered a failure if it affects the wipers' performance.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
True or False: To pass a safety inspection in North Carolina, a rear wiper is required equipment on all vehicles.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, if a vehicle has more than one windshield wiper to clear substances from the windshield, all the windshield wipers must be in good working order.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
What conditions would lead to the disapproval of directional signals during a North Carolina safety inspection?
a)
Vehicle Age
b)
Vehicle Mileage
c)
Switch does not operate as designed by the manufacturer or is not located in a position that allows the operator to reach and operate the switch, or the switch interferes with the operation of other mechanisms
54.
Which of the following tire conditions will result in vehicle disapproval in a North Carolina safety inspection?
a)
Tire snag that does not expose cords
b)
Tires are different colors
c)
Visible bump, bulge, or knot related to tread or sidewall separation
55.
Which of the following tire conditions will result in vehicle disapproval in a North Carolina safety inspection?
a)
Tire snag that exposes cords
b)
All tires are acceptable
c)
Tire is a brand-name
56.
What is the specific condition related to tire tread depth that could result in disapproval of a vehicle?
a)
Less than 4/32-inch tread depth
b)
Less than 2/32-inch tread depth at two or more locations around the circumference of the tire in two adjacent major tread grooves
c)
Tires are not matching
57.
How should tire tread depth be measured in North Carolina safety inspections, and where should readings be taken for tires with a tread design that does not have two adjacent grooves near the center?
a)
Tire depth shall be measured using a weight gauge, and readings should be taken at the tire's outer edges.
b)
Tire depth shall be measured using a ruler calibrated in millimeters, and readings should be taken near the sidewalls of the tire.
c)
Tire depth shall be measured by a tread depth gauge calibrated in thirty-seconds of an inch, and readings should be taken at the center of the tire around the circumference.
58.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, a bus, truck, or truck-tractor with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more is required to have a rear vision mirror on each side.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, vehicles manufactured, assembled, or first sold after January 1, 1966, are not required to be equipped with an outside rear-view mirror on the driver's side, and passenger vehicles do not need a passenger's outside rear-view mirror if an inside rear-view mirror is present.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, a passenger side outside mirror is required if a vehicle is loaded or configured in a way that obstructs the inside mirror.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, for vehicles with a model year of 1968 or newer, the exhaust emission will not be approved if any of the visible emission control devices placed on the vehicle by the manufacturer are missing, disconnected, made inoperative, or have been altered without approval from the Department of Environmental Quality, as set forth in G.S. 20-128(d).
a)
True
b)
False
62.
In North Carolina safety inspections, what is the outcome if a vehicle originally equipped with a catalytic converter has a new exhaust system installed without a catalytic converter?
a)
The vehicle passes inspection without any issues.
b)
The vehicle fails the tampering portion of the inspection.
c)
The vehicle changes colors.
63.
Which components are part of the Evaporative Emission System in North Carolina safety inspections?
a)
Charcoal canister, purge system, fuel tank and cap, vacuum lines, and fuel return and supply lines
b)
Radiator and transmission
c)
Brake pads and brake fluid
64.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, disconnected charcoal canister purge vacuum lines result in a failure of the Evaporative Emission System.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, most manufacturers install more than one oxygen sensor, and the inspection mechanic is required to visually inspect all of them.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, vehicles are required to have emission control devices as installed by the manufacturer to be present, connected, and in a visually operative condition.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
Which of the following is a requirement for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles when operated upon a highway?
a)
At least two seats
b)
At least three paint colors
c)
There are no requirements for motorcycles.
d)
At least one brake that may be operated by hand or foot
68.
How does the inspection mechanic determine if a vehicle has after-factory window tinting before initiating the inspection process in North Carolina?
a)
By using an automotive film check card or knowledge of window tinting techniques
b)
By inspecting the exhaust system
c)
By checking the vehicle's tire pressure
69.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, it is acceptable to use the photometer if the photometer's display is not functioning as designed by the manufacturer.
a)
True
b)
False
70.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, it is acceptable to use the photometer if the device exceeds the net light transmission calibration test by plus or minus three percentage points when testing after-factory window tinting.
a)
True
b)
False
71.
What is the required minimum light transmission for windows with after-factory tint?
a)
0.1
b)
0.2
c)
0.32
d)
0.5
72.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, the $10.00 window tint fee charge during an inspection is mandatory if the vehicle has after factory tint.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
A multi-purpose vehicle is considered an exception to the standard tinting restrictions. What is the definition of a multipurpose vehicle?
a)
A passenger vehicle designed to carry 20 or more passengers.
b)
A passenger vehicle designed to carry 10 or fewer passengers, constructed on a truck chassis, and equipped with special features for occasional off-road operation.
74.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, a window of a vehicle that is registered in another state and meets the requirements of that state is exempt from window tinting regulations in North Carolina.
a)
True
b)
False
75.
True or False: In North Carolina safety inspections, a safety inspection mechanic shall not inspect an after-factory tinted window of a vehicle for which the Division has issued a medical exception permit pursuant to G.S. 20-127(f).
a)
True
b)
False
76.
What is the suspension penalty for a Type 1 violation that is the 1st or 2nd offense within 7 years for a licensed safety/OBD inspector in North Carolina?
a)
There is no suspension penalty.
b)
30-day suspension
c)
90-day suspension
d)
180-day suspension
77.
True or False: In North Carolina, performing a safety-only inspection on a vehicle that is subject to both a safety and emissions inspection is considered a Type 1 violation, which is the most severe violation.
a)
True
b)
False
78.
What is the requirement for a safety inspection mechanic whose license has been suspended or revoked in North Carolina?
a)
Attend a safety inspection seminar.
b)
Retake the inspection-mechanic course(s) and successfully complete the course(s) for license reinstatement.
c)
No action is required; the license is automatically reinstated.
79.
True or False: A licensed inspection station must retain copies of the inspection receipts for 18 months.
a)
True
b)
False
80.
True or False: A heavy-duty vehicle is considered more than 8,500 pounds.
a)
True
b)
False
81.
True or False: The spare tire and seat belts are considered part of the safety inspection.
a)
True
b)
False
82.
True or False: A customer has 60 days to return to the station to get re-inspected for the item that failed on the original inspection, and only the item that failed should be re-inspected.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
True or False: If any repairs are done during the inspection and the customer authorized those repairs, the customer must sign the receipt statement approving the repairs, regardless of the amount.
a)
True
b)
False
84.
True or False: Extensions for safety/OBD inspection licenses are granted in some cases.
a)
True
b)
False
85.
True or False: Vehicles can be approved for daylight use only; they do not need both headlights and taillights.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
True or False: In a non-emission county, which is a safety-only county, emission control components placed on a vehicle by the manufacturer are required to be present and appear operable.
a)
True
b)
False
87.
True or False: A vehicle must always be raised to perform the inspection.
a)
True
b)
False
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