- 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 primarily measures.
A) Skin resistance
B) Respiration changes
C) Brain waves
D) Blood pressure
- 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in.
A) Breathing rhythm
B) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
C) Electrical resistance
D) Skin conductance
- 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart probing
B) Collecting facts of the case
C) Asking control questions
D) Chart interpretation
- 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin "dei indicum meaning
:
A) Physical punishment
B) Divine judgment or miraculous decision
C) Psychological assessment
D) Combat skill test
- 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Electrical current generator
B) Chart recording unit
C) Blood pressure regulator
D) Hormonal analyzer
- 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that.
A) Physical strength reveals guilt
B) Mental state influences bodily functions
C) Deception is always conscious
D) Lies can be detected visually
- 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 motional experience?
A) excitement
B) depression
C) Fear or anxiety
D) Sadness
- 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) Blood pressure
B) Electrodermal (skin) response
C) Respiration
D) Pulse rate
- 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the.
A) Galvanograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Kymograph
D) Pneumograph
- 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR.
A) Foot
B) Chest
C) Left hand fingers
D) Upper arm
- 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, electrical, chemical
B) Mechanical, electrical, visual
C) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
D) Mechanical, psychological, visual
- 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) Formulating questions
B) Administering medication
C) Chart interpretation
D) Profiling the subject
- 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, polygraphy refers to the scientific technique
- 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because.
A) All of the above
B) Examiners' qualifications are not standardized
C) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
D) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
- 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It punishes deception
B) It replaces court testimony
C) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
D) It directly proves lies
- 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates.
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Voluntary muscular movement
C) Skeletal coordination
D) Conscious decision-making
- 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal Brespiration?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Kymograph
D) Galvanograph
- 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the fingers or hand?
A) Kymograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Pneurnograph
- 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate, and pulse strength?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Pneumograph
D) Kymograph
- 25. What is the main function of the galvanograph?
A) Monitoring blood pressure
B) Recording chart movement
C) Measuring electrical skin responses
D) Recording respiration patterns
- 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant.
A) To maintain pen pressure
B) To accurately measure time intervals
C) To adjust breathing patterns
D) To save paper
- 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) Pneumo 2
B) Pump
C) Pneumo I
D) Cuff
- 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module should be activated?
A) Galvanic Skin Response module
B) Mechanical preumo module
C) Mechanical cardio module
D) Kymograph
- 30. If the Philippines were to admit PVE results in court, which inprovement should be prioritized?
A) Fewer questions
B) Private examinations
C) Faster machines
D) Standardized examiner qualifications
- 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking a confession?
A) Frighten the subject
B) To speed up the imerview
C) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
D) To reduce paperwork
- 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Thigh and waist
B) Arm and wrist
C) Torso and belly
D) Neck and chest
- 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination?
A) Right arm
B) Either arm
C) Left arm
D) Both arms
- 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Right hand
B) Left hand
C) Dominant hand
D) Both hands
- 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during the examination?
A) To ensure comfort
B) To allow better questioning
C) To improve blood pressure readings
D) To reduce distraction from chart tracings
- 36. The polygraph measures only the heart rate of a subject to determine deception.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 37. Examiner patience is crucial because prolonged questioning may be necessary to elicit reliable responses.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 38. An effective polygraph examiner must understand human behavior and psychological responses.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 39. Exhibiting arrogance during interrogation can improve the subject’s cooperation and trust.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 40. The examiner should never bluff or make promises that cannot be fulfilled, as this can compromise credibility.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 41. Proper placement of the pneumograph, cuff, and electrodes is essential to obtaining accurate polygraph readings.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 42. The examiner’s emotional reactions, such as laughing or crying with the subject, do not influence polygraph results.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 43. Adapting the examiner’s language to the subject’s comprehension level is unnecessary in polygraph examinations.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 44. Treating the subject with courtesy and professionalism helps establish trust and improves data reliability.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 45. Knowing a subject’s physical conditions (e.g., deafness, blindness) is irrelevant to choosing the polygraph technique.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 46. Sitting close to the subject without barriers, like a table, helps the examiner observe subtle behavioral cues.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 47. The examiner should use harsh or threatening words, such as “confess” or “admit,” to force a truthful response.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 48. Smoking or fidgeting with pens or other objects during the exam may undermine the examiner’s perceived professionalism.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 49. The polygraph is 100% accurate and can definitively determine deception without examiner interpretation.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 50. The examiner should treat the subject as a human being rather than merely as a suspect or prisoner.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
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