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polygraph
Contributed by: Aquino
  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) William Moulton Marston
B) Leonarde A. Keeler
C) John A. Larson
D) Hugo Munsterberg
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Respiration changes
B) Skin resistance
C) Brain waves
D) Blood pressure
  • 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 interpretation
B) Asking control questions
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) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
C) Combat skill test
D) Psychological assessment
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Hormonal analyzer
B) Electrical current generator
C) Chart recording unit
D) Blood pressure regulator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Physical strength reveals guilt
B) Lies can be detected visually
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) Muscular System
D) Central Nervous System
  • 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which emotional experience?
A) Excitement
B) Sadness
C) Depression
D) Fear or Anxiety
  • 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily:
A) The eyes
B) The ears
C) The heart
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) Pulse rate
B) Electrodermal (skin ) response
C) Respiration
D) Blood pressure
  • 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) Chest
B) Upper arm
C) Foot
D) Left hand Fingers
  • 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Mechanical, electrical, visual
B) Psychological, electrical, chemical
C) Mechanical, psychological, visual
D) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
  • 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the:
A) Chest area
B) Upper arm
C) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
D) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Administering medication
B) Chart interpretation
C) Formulating questions
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 the machine; polygraph refers to the scientific technique
C) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
D) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
  • 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because:
A) All of the above
B) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
C) Examinerd qualifications are not standardized
D) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
  • 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It replaces court testimony
B) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
C) It punished deception
D) It directly proves lies
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Conscious decision making
C) Skeletal coordination
D) Voluntary muscular movements
  • 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) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate and pulse strength?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Kymograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 25. What is the main function of the Galvanograph?
A) Monitoring blood pressure
B) Recording respiration pattern
C) Measuring electrical skin responses
D) Recording chart movement
  • 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant
A) To accurately measure time intervals
B) To maintain pen pressure
C) To adjust breathing pattern
D) To save paper
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Corrugated tube
B) Chart motor
C) Electrical electrode
D) Rubber bladder cuff
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Pneumo 1
B) Cuff
C) Pneumo 2
D) Pump
  • 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) 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 frighten the subject
B) To speed up the interview
C) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
D) To reduce paper work
  • 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Torso and belly
B) Neck and chest
C) Arm and wrist
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) Dominant hand
B) Both hand
C) Left hand
D) Right hand
  • 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during examination
A) To reduce distraction from chart tracing
B) To ensure comfort
C) To improve blood pressure readings
D) To allow better questioning
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