polygraph
  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) John A. Larson
B) Hugo Munsterberg
C) Leonarde A. Keeler
D) William Moulton Marston
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Respiration changes
B) Brain waves
C) Skin resistance
D) Blood pressure
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
B) Breathing rhythm
C) Skin conductance
D) Electrical resistance
  • 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Collecting facts of the case
B) Chart probing
C) Asking control questions
D) Chart interpretation
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Psychological assessment
B) Combat skill test
C) Physical punishment
D) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Chart recording unit
B) Electrical current generator
C) Hormonal analyzer
D) Blood pressure regulator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Deception is always conscious
B) Physical strength reveals guilt
C) Mental state influences bodily functions
D) Lies can be detected visually
  • 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph
A) Autonomic Nervous System
B) Respiratory System
C) Muscular System
D) Central Nervous System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Sadness
B) Excitement
C) Fear or Anxiety
D) Depression
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The eyes
B) The skin
C) The ears
D) The heart
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Pneumograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Kymograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Pulse rate
B) Blood pressure
C) Respiration
D) Electrodermal (skin ) response
  • 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the:
A) Kymograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR?
A) Chest
B) Left hand Fingers
C) Foot
D) Upper arm
  • 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
B) Mechanical, psychological, visual
C) Psychological, electrical, chemical
D) Mechanical, electrical, visual
  • 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the:
A) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
B) Upper arm
C) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
D) Chest area
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Chart interpretation
B) Formulating questions
C) Administering medication
D) Profiling the subject
  • 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to questioning; polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
B) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
C) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
D) Polygraph refers to the machine; polygraph refers to the scientific technique
  • 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because:
A) Examinerd qualifications are not standardized
B) All of the above
C) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
D) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
  • 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
B) It directly proves lies
C) It punished deception
D) It replaces court testimony
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Skeletal coordination
B) Involuntary physiological functions
C) Voluntary muscular movements
D) Conscious decision making
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Kymograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate and pulse strength?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Kymograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 25. What is the main function of the Galvanograph?
A) Recording respiration pattern
B) Measuring electrical skin responses
C) Monitoring blood pressure
D) Recording chart movement
  • 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant
A) To accurately measure time intervals
B) To save paper
C) To adjust breathing pattern
D) To maintain pen pressure
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Corrugated tube
B) Rubber bladder cuff
C) Electrical electrode
D) Chart motor
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Pneumo 2
B) Pump
C) Pneumo 1
D) Cuff
  • 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module be activated ?
A) Galvanic skin response module
B) Kymograph
C) Mechanical pneumo module
D) Mechanical cardio module
  • 30. If the Philippines were to admit it PVE results in court, which improvement should be prioritized?
A) Standardized examiner qualifications
B) Private examination
C) Fewer questions
D) Faster machine
  • 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking the confession ?
A) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
B) To frighten the subject
C) To reduce paper work
D) To speed up the interview
  • 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Torso and belly
B) Arm and wrist
C) Thigh and waist
D) Neck and chest
  • 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination
A) Both arm
B) Either arm
C) Right arm
D) Left arm
  • 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Dominant hand
B) Left hand
C) Both hand
D) Right hand
  • 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during examination
A) To ensure comfort
B) To reduce distraction from chart tracing
C) To allow better questioning
D) To improve blood pressure readings
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