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