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