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