- 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 primarily measures.
A) Skin resistance
B) Blood pressure
C) Respiration changes
D) Brain waves
- 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in.
A) Breathing rhythm
B) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
C) Skin conductance
D) Electrical resistance
- 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) Physical punishment
B) Combat skill test
C) Divine judgment or miraculous decision
D) Psychological assessment
- 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Chart recording unit
B) Electrical current generator
C) Blood pressure regulator
D) Hormonal analyzer
- 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that.
A) Physical strength reveals guilt
B) Lies can be detected visually
C) Deception is always conscious
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 motional experience?
A) depression
B) Fear or anxiety
C) Sadness
D) excitement
- 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily
.
A) The skin
B) The eyes
C) The heart
D) The ears
- 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Pneumograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Kymograph
D) Galvanograph
- 12. The Galvanograph measures;
A) Pulse rate
B) Blood pressure
C) Electrodermal (skin) response
D) Respiration
- 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the.
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Kymograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Pneumograph
- 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR.
A) Chest
B) Left hand fingers
C) Upper arm
D) Foot
- 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Mechanical, psychological, visual
B) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
C) Mechanical, electrical, visual
D) Physiological, electrical, chemical
- 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the
A) Chest area
B) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
C) Upper arm
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) Chart interpretation
C) Administering medication
D) Profiling the subject
- 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to the examiner, polygraphy refers to the machine
B) Polygraph refers to questioning, polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
C) Polygraph refers to deception, polygraphy refers to truth
D) Polygraph refers to the machine, polygraphy refers to the scientific technique
- 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because.
A) All of the above
B) Examiners' qualifications are not standardized
C) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
D) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
- 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It directly proves lies
B) It replaces court testimony
C) It punishes deception
D) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
- 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates.
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Skeletal coordination
C) Conscious decision-making
D) Voluntary muscular movement
- 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal Brespiration?
A) Galvanograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Kymograph
- 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the fingers or hand?
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneurnograph
- 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 patterns
B) Monitoring blood pressure
C) Measuring electrical skin responses
D) Recording chart movement
- 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant.
A) To adjust breathing patterns
B) To accurately measure time intervals
C) To save paper
D) To maintain pen pressure
- 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) Pneumo 2
B) Pump
C) Cuff
D) Pneumo I
- 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module should be activated?
A) Mechanical cardio module
B) Kymograph
C) Mechanical preumo module
D) Galvanic Skin Response module
- 30. If the Philippines were to admit PVE results in court, which inprovement should be prioritized?
A) Faster machines
B) Private examinations
C) Fewer questions
D) Standardized examiner qualifications
- 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking a confession?
A) Frighten the subject
B) To speed up the imerview
C) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
D) To reduce paperwork
- 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Torso and belly
B) Arm and wrist
C) Neck and chest
D) Thigh and waist
- 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination?
A) Right arm
B) Either arm
C) Both arms
D) Left arm
- 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Left hand
B) Dominant hand
C) Both hands
D) Right hand
- 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during the examination?
A) To ensure comfort
B) To allow better questioning
C) To improve blood pressure readings
D) To reduce distraction from chart tracings
- 36. The polygraph measures only the heart rate of a subject to determine deception.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 37. Examiner patience is crucial because prolonged questioning may be necessary to elicit reliable responses.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 38. An effective polygraph examiner must understand human behavior and psychological responses.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 39. Exhibiting arrogance during interrogation can improve the subject’s cooperation and trust.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 40. The examiner should never bluff or make promises that cannot be fulfilled, as this can compromise credibility.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 41. Proper placement of the pneumograph, cuff, and electrodes is essential to obtaining accurate polygraph readings.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 42. The examiner’s emotional reactions, such as laughing or crying with the subject, do not influence polygraph results.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 43. Adapting the examiner’s language to the subject’s comprehension level is unnecessary in polygraph examinations.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 44. Treating the subject with courtesy and professionalism helps establish trust and improves data reliability.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 45. Knowing a subject’s physical conditions (e.g., deafness, blindness) is irrelevant to choosing the polygraph technique.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 46. Sitting close to the subject without barriers, like a table, helps the examiner observe subtle behavioral cues.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 47. The examiner should use harsh or threatening words, such as “confess” or “admit,” to force a truthful response.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 48. Smoking or fidgeting with pens or other objects during the exam may undermine the examiner’s perceived professionalism.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 49. The polygraph is 100% accurate and can definitively determine deception without examiner interpretation.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 50. The examiner should treat the subject as a human being rather than merely as a suspect or prisoner.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
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