- 1. Who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) William Moulton Marston
B) Leonarde A Keeler
C) Hugo Munsterberg
D) John A Larson
- 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primarily measures.
A) Respiration changes
B) Skin resistance
C) Brain waves
D) Blood pressure
- 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in.
A) Breathing rhythm
B) Skin conductance
C) Electrical resistance
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) Asking control questions
C) Chart interpretation
D) Chart probing
- 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin "dei indicum meaning
:
A) Psychological assessment
B) Combat skill test
C) Physical punishment
D) Divine judgment or miraculous decision
- 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Blood pressure regulator
B) Hormonal analyzer
C) Chart recording unit
D) Electrical current generator
- 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that.
A) Lies can be detected visually
B) Physical strength reveals guilt
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) Respiratory System
C) Central Nervous System
D) Muscular System
- 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which motional experience?
A) depression
B) excitement
C) Sadness
D) Fear or anxiety
- 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily
.
A) The ears
B) The skin
C) The heart
D) The eyes
- 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Kymograph
- 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) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Kymograph
- 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR.
A) Chest
B) Foot
C) Upper arm
D) Left hand fingers
- 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
B) Mechanical, electrical, visual
C) Mechanical, psychological, visual
D) Physiological, 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) Chart interpretation
C) Profiling the subject
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, polygraphy refers to the scientific technique
- 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because.
A) Examiners' qualifications are not standardized
B) All of the above
C) Polygraph instrumentation is 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 replaces court testimony
C) It directly proves lies
D) It punishes deception
- 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates.
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Conscious decision-making
C) Voluntary muscular movement
D) Skeletal coordination
- 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal Brespiration?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
- 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the fingers or hand?
A) Kymograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Pneurnograph
- 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate, and pulse strength?
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
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 patterns
- 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 patterns
D) To save paper
- 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a.
A) Chart motor
B) Electrical electrode
C) Corrugated tube
D) Rubber bladder cuff
- 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used?
A) Pump
B) Pneumo I
C) Cuff
D) Pneumo 2
- 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module should be activated?
A) Mechanical preumo module
B) Galvanic Skin Response module
C) Mechanical cardio module
D) Kymograph
- 30. If the Philippines were to admit PVE results in court, which inprovement should be prioritized?
A) Standardized examiner qualifications
B) Faster machines
C) Fewer questions
D) Private examinations
- 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking a confession?
A) To reduce paperwork
B) To speed up the imerview
C) Frighten the subject
D) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
- 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Neck and chest
B) Torso and belly
C) Arm and wrist
D) Thigh and waist
- 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination?
A) Both arms
B) Either arm
C) Left arm
D) Right arm
- 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Right hand
B) Dominant hand
C) Left hand
D) Both hands
- 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during the examination?
A) To improve blood pressure readings
B) To reduce distraction from chart tracings
C) To ensure comfort
D) To allow better questioning
- 36. The polygraph measures only the heart rate of a subject to determine deception.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 37. Examiner patience is crucial because prolonged questioning may be necessary to elicit reliable responses.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 48. Smoking or fidgeting with pens or other objects during the exam may undermine the examiner’s perceived professionalism.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
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