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