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polygraph
Contributed by: Aquino
  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) John A. Larson
B) William Moulton Marston
C) Hugo Munsterberg
D) Leonarde A. Keeler
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Blood pressure
B) Respiration changes
C) Brain waves
D) Skin resistance
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Skin conductance
B) Breathing rhythm
C) Electrical resistance
D) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
  • 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) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
B) Combat skill test
C) Psychological assessment
D) Physical punishment
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Electrical current generator
B) Chart recording unit
C) Hormonal analyzer
D) Blood pressure regulator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Deception is always conscious
B) Mental state influences bodily functions
C) Physical strength reveals guilt
D) Lies can be detected visually
  • 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph
A) Respiratory System
B) Autonomic Nervous System
C) Muscular System
D) Central Nervous System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Depression
B) Sadness
C) Fear or Anxiety
D) Excitement
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The skin
B) The eyes
C) The ears
D) The heart
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Kymograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Electrodermal (skin ) response
B) Respiration
C) Blood pressure
D) Pulse rate
  • 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the:
A) Pneumograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR?
A) Foot
B) Left hand Fingers
C) Upper arm
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) Upper arm
B) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
C) Chest area
D) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Administering medication
B) Profiling the subject
C) Formulating questions
D) Chart interpretation
  • 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to questioning; polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
B) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
C) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
D) Polygraph refers to the machine; polygraph refers to the scientific technique
  • 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 replaces court testimony
B) It directly proves lies
C) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
D) It punished deception
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Voluntary muscular movements
B) Conscious decision making
C) Skeletal coordination
D) Involuntary physiological functions
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Kymograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Kymograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate and pulse strength?
A) Kymograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 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 maintain pen pressure
B) To adjust breathing pattern
C) To accurately measure time intervals
D) To save paper
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Corrugated tube
B) Electrical electrode
C) Chart motor
D) Rubber bladder cuff
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Pneumo 2
B) Pump
C) Pneumo 1
D) Cuff
  • 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module be activated ?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanic skin response module
C) Mechanical cardio 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) Private examination
D) Fewer questions
  • 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking the confession ?
A) To frighten the subject
B) To speed up the interview
C) To reduce paper work
D) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
  • 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Neck and chest
B) Arm and wrist
C) Torso and belly
D) Thigh and waist
  • 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) Right hand
B) Dominant hand
C) Both hand
D) Left hand
  • 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during examination
A) To allow better questioning
B) To reduce distraction from chart tracing
C) To improve blood pressure readings
D) To ensure comfort
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