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