- 1. Who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) William Moulton Marston
B) Hugo Munsterberg
C) John A Larson
D) Leonarde A Keeler
- 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primarily measures.
A) Respiration changes
B) Blood pressure
C) Skin resistance
D) Brain waves
- 3. The cardiosphygmograph records changes in.
A) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
B) Breathing rhythm
C) Skin conductance
D) Electrical resistance
- 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart probing
B) Asking control questions
C) Collecting facts of the case
D) Chart interpretation
- 5. The term "ordeal" is derived from Medieval Latin "dei indicum meaning
:
A) Divine judgment or miraculous decision
B) Psychological assessment
C) Physical punishment
D) Combat skill test
- 6. The kymograph functions as the:
A) Chart recording unit
B) Electrical current generator
C) Hormonal analyzer
D) Blood pressure regulator
- 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that.
A) Deception is always conscious
B) Lies can be detected visually
C) Mental state influences bodily functions
D) Physical strength reveals guilt
- 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph?
A) Autonomic Nervous System
B) Muscular System
C) Respiratory System
D) Central Nervous System
- 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which motional experience?
A) Fear or anxiety
B) excitement
C) Sadness
D) depression
- 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily
.
A) The ears
B) The eyes
C) The heart
D) The skin
- 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Pneumograph
B) Kymograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
- 12. The Galvanograph measures;
A) Electrodermal (skin) response
B) Respiration
C) Pulse rate
D) Blood pressure
- 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the.
A) Pneumograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Kymograph
- 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR.
A) Left hand fingers
B) Chest
C) Upper arm
D) Foot
- 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Physiological, electrical, chemical
B) Mechanical, psychological, visual
C) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
D) Mechanical, electrical, visual
- 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the
A) Upper arm
B) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
C) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
D) Chest area
- 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 machine, polygraphy refers to the scientific technique
B) Polygraph refers to questioning, polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
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) Examiners' qualifications are not standardized
B) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
C) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
D) All of the above
- 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It directly proves lies
B) It punishes deception
C) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
D) It replaces court testimony
- 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates.
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Voluntary muscular movement
C) Conscious decision-making
D) Skeletal coordination
- 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal Brespiration?
A) Pneumograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Kymograph
- 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the fingers or hand?
A) Galvanograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Pneurnograph
D) Kymograph
- 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate, and pulse strength?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Kymograph
D) Galvanograph
- 25. What is the main function of the galvanograph?
A) Recording chart movement
B) Recording respiration patterns
C) Measuring electrical skin responses
D) Monitoring blood pressure
- 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant.
A) To save paper
B) To accurately measure time intervals
C) To maintain pen pressure
D) To adjust breathing patterns
- 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a.
A) Corrugated tube
B) Chart motor
C) Rubber bladder cuff
D) Electrical electrode
- 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used?
A) Cuff
B) Pneumo I
C) Pump
D) Pneumo 2
- 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module should be activated?
A) Galvanic Skin Response module
B) Kymograph
C) Mechanical preumo module
D) Mechanical cardio module
- 30. If the Philippines were to admit PVE results in court, which inprovement should be prioritized?
A) Faster machines
B) Private examinations
C) Standardized examiner qualifications
D) Fewer questions
- 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking a confession?
A) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
B) To speed up the imerview
C) To reduce paperwork
D) Frighten the subject
- 32. Where is the pneumograph tube attached to the subject?
A) Neck and chest
B) Thigh and waist
C) Torso and belly
D) Arm and wrist
- 33. On which arm is the blood pressure cuff placed during a polygraph examination?
A) Both arms
B) Right arm
C) Left arm
D) Either arm
- 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Dominant hand
B) Right hand
C) Both hands
D) Left hand
- 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during the examination?
A) To allow better questioning
B) To reduce distraction from chart tracings
C) To ensure comfort
D) To improve blood pressure readings
- 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) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 39. Exhibiting arrogance during interrogation can improve the subject’s cooperation and trust.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 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) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
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