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Inspection Specialist (CVIS) works at commercial vehicle enforcement facilities performing routine inspections of commercial type vehicles and drivers to determine if they comply with weight, size, registration, safety, equipment and driver requirements. A CVIS inspects and tests all types of commercial vehicle systems for compliance with the California Vehicle Code and other applicable laws and regulations, and when required, refers violators to an enforcement officer for action.  \nThe purpose of this study guide is to help you prepare for the CVIS multiple choice test. The test measures knowledge and abilities that are required for success as a CVIS. This study guide has examples of the types of questions that will appear on the test; the correct answer is indicated with an arrow. Please note that the examples are simplified versions of the actual test and are shown for illustrative purposes only. It also provides a list of job-related terminology with which you should be familiar. In addition to reviewing material in this study guide, it is recommended to read the relevant parts of the Department of Motor Vehicles’ California Commercial Driver Handbook.  \nINSPECTING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES  \nThe knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, overhaul, and testing of commercial braking systems; ability to test and inspect electric, hydraulic, and air brake systems will be tested.  \nThese questions measure the basic knowledge and abilities a CVIS must possess to perform routine inspections of commercial vehicles.  \nExamples  \n1. The pitman arm connects the  \n(A) sector shaft to the idler arm.  \n􀂾 (B) steering gear box to drag link.  \n(C) pitman arm to the steering column.  \n(D) steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.  \n2. On a commercial vehicle, the kingpin or steering camber is  \n(A) inclination of the wheel plane to the vertical.  \n􀂾 (B) outward tilt of the bottom of the kingpin.  \n(C) inward movement of the wheel when the kingpin is on an incline.  \n(D) central plane of the steering tire, perpendicular to the kingpin rotation.  \n3. The brake component pictured below is part of a  \n(A) disc brake.  \n(B) wedge brake.  \n(C) electric brake.  \n􀂾 (D) s-cam air brake.  \n4. A typical split hydraulic brake system with hydraulic leakage or complete failure in one portion of the system  \n(A) can cause the entire brake system to fail.  \n􀂾 (B) can not affect the other portion of the system.  \n(C) may increase the pressure in the brake system.  \n(D) will cause both hydraulic brake reservoirs to lose fluid.  \nCONTINUED ON PAGE 3  \nABILITY TO PREPARE ACCURATE REPORT FORMS  \nThe ability to prepare accurate and legible forms will be tested.  \nThese questions measure the abilities a CVIS must possess to inspect and analyze driver records for accuracy and relate material read to what is seen upon inspection of a commercial vehicle.  \nUse the information in the Abbreviation Chart below to answer example questions \\#5 &  \n\\#6  \nExample  \n5. Of the following choices, which one represents “vehicle one’s left brake on axle one is out of adjustment, out of service”  \n(A) V-1 X1 BRK ADJ O/S  \n􀂾 (B) V-1 X1 L/BRK ADJ O/S  \n(C) \\#1 AX-1 BRK LT O/S  \n(D) V ONE L/SIDE BRK SYS ADJ  \n6. Based on the information contained in the box below, the choice which best represents the correct violation is:  \nCOMMENTS: V-2 R/TL INOP V-3 REG EX  \n(A) Vehicle two has expired registration and vehicle three has an inoperative right taillight.  \n􀂾 (B) Vehicle two has an inoperative right tail light and vehicle three has expired registration.  \n(C) Vehicle two has an inoperative right turn signal and vehicle three has expired registration.  \n(D) Vehicle two has an inoperative right turn lights and vehicle two has expired registration.  \nCONTINUED ON PAGE 5  \nANALYZING JOB RELATED SITUATIONS  \nThe ability to analyze situations accurately and take effec","cbCaieQlXekjt14s","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieQlXekjt14s","pdf",583743,"English","# Inspecting Commercial Vehicles\n# Ability to Prepare Accurate Report Forms\n# Analyzing Job Related Situations","[{\"question\":\"What does the CVIS written test measure?\",\"answer\":\"It measures the knowledge and abilities required to perform routine commercial vehicle inspections, including compliance with weight, size, registration, safety, equipment, and driver requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"What subjects related to braking systems are covered?\",\"answer\":\"The guide focuses on methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction, overhaul, and testing of commercial braking systems, including the ability to test and inspect electric, hydraulic, and air brake systems.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the study guide help you answer questions about violations and reports?\",\"answer\":\"It provides example questions with the correct answer indicated, along with an abbreviation chart and terminology list to interpret driver records and identify the best representation of violations.\"}]","Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist - Written Test Study Guide | PDF",1790068411,18]