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  • 1. who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) John A. Larson
B) Leonarde A. Keeler
C) Hugo Munsterberg
D) William Moulton Marston
  • 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primary measures:
A) Respiration changes
B) Blood pressure
C) Brain waves
D) Skin resistance
  • 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) Asking control questions
B) Collecting facts of the case
C) Chart interpretation
D) Chart probing
  • 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin " dei indicum" meaning:
A) Divine judgement or miraculous decision
B) Combat skill test
C) Psychological assessment
D) Physical punishment
  • 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Chart recording unit
B) Hormonal analyzer
C) Blood pressure regulator
D) Electrical current generator
  • 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that:
A) Mental state influences bodily functions
B) Deception is always conscious
C) Physical strength reveals guilt
D) Lies can be detected visually
  • 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph
A) Muscular System
B) Central Nervous System
C) Autonomic Nervous System
D) Respiratory 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 skin
B) The ears
C) The heart
D) The eyes
  • 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Galvanograph
B) Kymograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
  • 12. The Galvanograph measures:
A) Pulse rate
B) Respiration
C) Blood pressure
D) Electrodermal (skin ) response
  • 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the:
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Kymograph
  • 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR?
A) Left hand Fingers
B) Foot
C) Chest
D) Upper arm
  • 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
B) Mechanical, psychological, visual
C) Mechanical, electrical, visual
D) Psychological, electrical, chemical
  • 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the:
A) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
B) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
C) Upper arm
D) Chest area
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Formulating questions
B) Profiling the subject
C) Administering medication
D) Chart interpretation
  • 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to questioning; polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
B) Polygraph refers to the examiner; polygraphy refers to the machine
C) Polygraph refers to the machine; polygraph refers to the scientific technique
D) Polygraph refers to deception; polygraphy refers to truth
  • 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because:
A) Examinerd qualifications are not standardized
B) All of the above
C) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
D) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
  • 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
B) It directly proves lies
C) It punished deception
D) It replaces court testimony
  • 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:
A) Skeletal coordination
B) Conscious decision making
C) Involuntary physiological functions
D) Voluntary muscular movements
  • 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal respiration
A) Kymograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Galvanograph
  • 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) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Kymograph
D) Pneumograph
  • 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 save paper
B) To maintain pen pressure
C) To adjust breathing pattern
D) To accurately measure time intervals
  • 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a:
A) Chart motor
B) Rubber bladder cuff
C) Corrugated tube
D) Electrical electrode
  • 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used
A) Cuff
B) Pneumo 1
C) Pneumo 2
D) Pump
  • 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module be activated ?
A) Mechanical cardio module
B) Kymograph
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) Faster machine
B) Private examination
C) Standardized examiner qualifications
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) Thigh and waist
B) Torso and belly
C) Neck and chest
D) Arm and wrist
  • 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination
A) Either arm
B) Right arm
C) Left arm
D) Both arm
  • 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Left hand
B) Both hand
C) Dominant hand
D) Right hand
  • 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during examination
A) To ensure comfort
B) To reduce distraction from chart tracing
C) To allow better questioning
D) To improve blood pressure readings
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