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) Brain waves
B) Respiration changes
C) Skin resistance
D) Blood pressure
  • 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) 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) Psychological assessment
B) Combat skill test
C) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
D) Physical punishment
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Electrical current generator
B) Hormonal analyzer
C) Chart recording unit
D) Blood pressure regulator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Deception is always conscious
B) Lies can be detected visually
C) Physical strength reveals guilt
D) Mental state influences bodily functions
  • 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph
A) Autonomic Nervous System
B) Muscular System
C) Central Nervous System
D) Respiratory 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 skin
C) The ears
D) The heart
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Pneumograph
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) Pneumograph
B) Kymograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR?
A) Chest
B) Left hand Fingers
C) Foot
D) Upper arm
  • 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
B) Psychological, electrical, chemical
C) Mechanical, electrical, visual
D) Mechanical, psychological, visual
  • 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the:
A) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
B) Upper arm
C) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
D) Chest area
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Profiling the subject
B) Administering medication
C) Chart interpretation
D) Formulating questions
  • 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 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) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
B) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
C) Examinerd qualifications are 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 replaces court testimony
C) It punished deception
D) It directly proves lies
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Voluntary muscular movements
B) Conscious decision making
C) Involuntary physiological functions
D) Skeletal coordination
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Kymograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 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) 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 maintain pen pressure
B) To accurately measure time intervals
C) To adjust breathing pattern
D) To save paper
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Corrugated tube
B) Rubber bladder cuff
C) Chart motor
D) Electrical electrode
  • 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) Kymograph
B) Mechanical pneumo module
C) Galvanic skin response module
D) Mechanical cardio module
  • 30. If the Philippines were to admit it PVE results in court, which improvement should be prioritized?
A) Private examination
B) Faster machine
C) Fewer questions
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 reduce paper work
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) Neck and chest
C) Arm and wrist
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) Right arm
D) Both 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 allow better questioning
B) To improve blood pressure readings
C) To ensure comfort
D) To reduce distraction from chart tracing
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