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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) Skin resistance
C) Blood pressure
D) Respiration changes
  • 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in:
A) Electrical resistance
B) Skin conductance
C) Breathing rhythm
D) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
  • 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart probing
B) Chart interpretation
C) Collecting facts of the case
D) Asking control questions
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Combat skill test
B) Physical punishment
C) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
D) Psychological assessment
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Hormonal analyzer
B) Chart recording unit
C) Blood pressure regulator
D) Electrical current generator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Lies can be detected visually
B) Deception is always conscious
C) Physical strength reveals guilt
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) Central Nervous System
C) Autonomic Nervous System
D) Muscular System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Excitement
B) Depression
C) Sadness
D) Fear or Anxiety
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The eyes
B) The heart
C) The ears
D) The skin
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Kymograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Respiration
B) Blood pressure
C) Electrodermal (skin ) response
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) Left hand Fingers
B) Upper arm
C) Foot
D) Chest
  • 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
B) Psychological, electrical, chemical
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) 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) Profiling the subject
B) Administering medication
C) Formulating questions
D) Chart interpretation
  • 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
B) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
C) Polygraph refers to questioning; polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
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 procedures are not standardized
B) All of the above
C) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
D) Examinerd qualifications are not standardized
  • 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
B) It punished deception
C) It replaces court testimony
D) It directly proves lies
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Skeletal coordination
B) Involuntary physiological functions
C) Voluntary muscular movements
D) Conscious decision making
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the finger or hand?
A) Galvanograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Kymograph
  • 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate and pulse strength?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 25. What is the main function of the Galvanograph?
A) Recording respiration pattern
B) Measuring electrical skin responses
C) Recording chart movement
D) Monitoring blood pressure
  • 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant
A) To accurately measure time intervals
B) To save paper
C) To adjust breathing pattern
D) To maintain pen pressure
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Chart motor
B) Electrical electrode
C) Rubber bladder cuff
D) Corrugated tube
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Cuff
B) Pump
C) Pneumo 1
D) Pneumo 2
  • 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module be activated ?
A) Mechanical pneumo module
B) Galvanic skin response module
C) Mechanical cardio module
D) Kymograph
  • 30. If the Philippines were to admit it PVE results in court, which improvement should be prioritized?
A) Fewer questions
B) Private examination
C) Standardized examiner qualifications
D) Faster machine
  • 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking the confession ?
A) To reduce paper work
B) To speed up the interview
C) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
D) To frighten the subject
  • 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Arm and wrist
B) Torso and belly
C) Thigh and waist
D) Neck and chest
  • 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination
A) Either arm
B) Right arm
C) Both arm
D) Left arm
  • 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Both hand
B) Left hand
C) Dominant hand
D) Right hand
  • 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during examination
A) To improve blood pressure readings
B) To reduce distraction from chart tracing
C) To allow better questioning
D) To ensure comfort
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