polygraph
  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) Leonarde A. Keeler
B) William Moulton Marston
C) John A. Larson
D) Hugo Munsterberg
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Blood pressure
B) Skin resistance
C) Brain waves
D) Respiration changes
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
B) Electrical resistance
C) Breathing rhythm
D) Skin conductance
  • 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart interpretation
B) Asking control questions
C) Collecting facts of the case
D) Chart probing
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Physical punishment
B) Psychological assessment
C) Combat skill test
D) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Blood pressure regulator
B) Electrical current generator
C) Chart recording unit
D) Hormonal analyzer
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Physical strength reveals guilt
B) Mental state influences bodily functions
C) Deception is always conscious
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) Central Nervous System
C) Muscular System
D) Respiratory System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Fear or Anxiety
B) Depression
C) Sadness
D) Excitement
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The eyes
B) The ears
C) The skin
D) The heart
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Kymograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Pulse rate
B) Electrodermal (skin ) response
C) Respiration
D) Blood pressure
  • 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the:
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR?
A) Left hand Fingers
B) Upper arm
C) Foot
D) Chest
  • 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) Chest area
D) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Profiling the subject
B) Chart interpretation
C) Formulating questions
D) Administering medication
  • 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) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
B) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
C) All of the above
D) Examinerd qualifications are 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 replaces court testimony
D) It punished deception
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Skeletal coordination
B) Conscious decision making
C) Involuntary physiological functions
D) Voluntary muscular movements
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Galvanograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Kymograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate and pulse strength?
A) Galvanograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Kymograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 25. What is the main function of the Galvanograph?
A) Recording chart movement
B) Measuring electrical skin responses
C) Recording respiration pattern
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) Corrugated tube
D) Electrical electrode
  • 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) Kymograph
B) Galvanic skin response module
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) Fewer questions
B) Faster machine
C) Private examination
D) Standardized examiner qualifications
  • 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking the confession ?
A) To frighten the subject
B) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
C) To reduce paper work
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) Left arm
C) Right arm
D) Both 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 reduce distraction from chart tracing
C) To ensure comfort
D) To allow better questioning
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