polygraph - Quiz
  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) William Moulton Marston
B) Leonarde A. Keeler
C) John A. Larson
D) Hugo Munsterberg
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Blood pressure
B) Brain waves
C) Respiration changes
D) Skin resistance
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Skin conductance
B) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
C) Electrical resistance
D) Breathing rhythm
  • 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart interpretation
B) Chart probing
C) Collecting facts of the case
D) Asking control questions
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Physical punishment
B) Psychological assessment
C) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
D) Combat skill test
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Electrical current generator
B) Blood pressure regulator
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) Lies can be detected visually
D) Deception is always conscious
  • 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) Fear or Anxiety
B) Depression
C) Sadness
D) Excitement
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The ears
B) The eyes
C) The heart
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) Blood pressure
B) Pulse rate
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) Foot
B) Upper arm
C) Left hand Fingers
D) Chest
  • 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Psychological, electrical, chemical
B) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
C) Mechanical, electrical, visual
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) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
C) Chest area
D) Upper arm
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Administering medication
B) Formulating questions
C) Profiling the subject
D) Chart interpretation
  • 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
B) Polygraph refers to the machine; polygraph refers to the scientific technique
C) Polygraph refers to questioning; polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
D) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
  • 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because:
A) All of the above
B) Examinerd qualifications are not standardized
C) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
D) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
  • 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It replaces court testimony
B) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
C) It punished deception
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) Kymograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 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) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 25. What is the main function of the Galvanograph?
A) Recording chart movement
B) Monitoring blood pressure
C) Measuring electrical skin responses
D) Recording respiration pattern
  • 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) Rubber bladder cuff
B) Electrical electrode
C) Chart motor
D) Corrugated tube
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Pneumo 1
B) Pump
C) Pneumo 2
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) Standardized examiner qualifications
B) Faster machine
C) Fewer questions
D) Private examination
  • 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking the confession ?
A) To speed up the interview
B) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
C) To frighten the subject
D) To reduce paper work
  • 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Neck and chest
B) Torso and belly
C) Thigh and waist
D) Arm and wrist
  • 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination
A) Both arm
B) Left arm
C) Either arm
D) Right arm
  • 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Right hand
B) Left hand
C) Both hand
D) Dominant 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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