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polygraph
Contributed by: Aquino
  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) Leonarde A. Keeler
B) Hugo Munsterberg
C) William Moulton Marston
D) John A. Larson
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Brain waves
B) Skin resistance
C) Blood pressure
D) Respiration changes
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Skin conductance
B) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
C) Breathing rhythm
D) Electrical resistance
  • 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart probing
B) Chart interpretation
C) Asking control questions
D) Collecting facts of the case
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Physical punishment
B) Psychological assessment
C) Combat skill test
D) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Chart recording unit
B) Hormonal analyzer
C) Electrical current generator
D) Blood pressure regulator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Mental state influences bodily functions
B) Lies can be detected visually
C) Deception is always conscious
D) Physical strength reveals guilt
  • 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph
A) Central Nervous System
B) Autonomic Nervous System
C) Respiratory System
D) Muscular System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Sadness
B) Fear or Anxiety
C) Excitement
D) Depression
  • 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) Pneumograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Kymograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Blood pressure
B) Electrodermal (skin ) response
C) Respiration
D) Pulse rate
  • 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) Mechanical, psychological, visual
B) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
C) Psychological, electrical, chemical
D) Mechanical, electrical, visual
  • 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the:
A) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
B) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
C) Chest area
D) Upper arm
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Chart interpretation
B) Formulating questions
C) Administering medication
D) Profiling the subject
  • 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) Examinerd qualifications are not standardized
B) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
C) All of the above
D) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
  • 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It punished deception
B) It directly proves lies
C) It replaces court testimony
D) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Skeletal coordination
B) Conscious decision making
C) Voluntary muscular movements
D) Involuntary physiological functions
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
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) Measuring electrical skin responses
B) Recording chart movement
C) Recording respiration pattern
D) Monitoring blood pressure
  • 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant
A) To adjust breathing pattern
B) To save paper
C) To maintain pen pressure
D) To accurately measure time intervals
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Rubber bladder cuff
B) Corrugated tube
C) Electrical electrode
D) Chart motor
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Pneumo 2
B) Pneumo 1
C) Pump
D) Cuff
  • 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module be activated ?
A) Kymograph
B) Mechanical cardio module
C) Mechanical pneumo module
D) Galvanic skin response module
  • 30. If the Philippines were to admit it PVE results in court, which improvement should be prioritized?
A) Fewer questions
B) Faster machine
C) Private examination
D) Standardized examiner qualifications
  • 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) Thigh and waist
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) Dominant hand
B) Left hand
C) Right hand
D) Both 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 ensure comfort
D) To improve blood pressure readings
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