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polygraph
Contributed by: Aquino
  • 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) Blood pressure
C) Skin resistance
D) Respiration changes
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Skin conductance
B) Breathing rhythm
C) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
D) Electrical resistance
  • 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Collecting facts of the case
B) Asking control questions
C) Chart probing
D) Chart interpretation
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Combat skill test
B) Psychological assessment
C) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
D) Physical punishment
  • 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) Respiratory System
B) Autonomic Nervous System
C) Central Nervous System
D) Muscular System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Excitement
B) Sadness
C) Fear or Anxiety
D) Depression
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The heart
B) The ears
C) The skin
D) The eyes
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Pneumograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Kymograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Electrodermal (skin ) response
B) Respiration
C) Pulse rate
D) Blood pressure
  • 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the:
A) Kymograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 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) Psychological, electrical, chemical
B) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
C) Mechanical, psychological, visual
D) Mechanical, electrical, visual
  • 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the:
A) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
B) Chest area
C) Upper arm
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) Formulating questions
B) Administering medication
C) Profiling the subject
D) Chart interpretation
  • 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to the machine; polygraph refers to the scientific technique
B) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
C) Polygraph refers to questioning; polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
D) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
  • 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 punished deception
B) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
C) It directly proves lies
D) It replaces court testimony
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Skeletal coordination
C) Voluntary muscular movements
D) Conscious decision making
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Kymograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Kymograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate and pulse strength?
A) Pneumograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Kymograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 25. What is the main function of the Galvanograph?
A) Recording chart movement
B) Measuring electrical skin responses
C) Monitoring blood pressure
D) Recording respiration pattern
  • 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant
A) To accurately measure time intervals
B) To adjust breathing pattern
C) To maintain pen pressure
D) To save paper
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Chart motor
B) Corrugated tube
C) Rubber bladder cuff
D) Electrical electrode
  • 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) Galvanic skin response module
B) Mechanical cardio module
C) Mechanical pneumo module
D) Kymograph
  • 30. If the Philippines were to admit it PVE results in court, which improvement should be prioritized?
A) Standardized examiner qualifications
B) Private examination
C) Faster machine
D) Fewer questions
  • 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking the confession ?
A) To speed up the interview
B) To reduce paper work
C) To 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) 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) Right arm
B) Both arm
C) Either arm
D) Left arm
  • 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Dominant hand
B) Left hand
C) Both hand
D) Right 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 reduce distraction from chart tracing
D) To ensure comfort
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