- 1. Who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) Hugo Munsterberg
B) Leonarde A Keeler
C) John A Larson
D) William Moulton Marston
- 2. The pneumograph developed in deception studies primarily measures.
A) Brain waves
B) Respiration changes
C) Blood pressure
D) Skin resistance
- 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) 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) Divine judgment or miraculous decision
B) Physical punishment
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) Lies can be detected visually
C) Mental state influences bodily functions
D) Deception is always conscious
- 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) Autonomic Nervous System
D) Muscular System
- 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which motional experience?
A) depression
B) excitement
C) Sadness
D) Fear or anxiety
- 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily
.
A) The eyes
B) The skin
C) The ears
D) The heart
- 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
- 12. The Galvanograph measures;
A) Electrodermal (skin) response
B) Pulse rate
C) Blood pressure
D) Respiration
- 13. If a polygraphist wants to record blood pressure changes, they would use the.
A) Kymograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
- 14. Electrodes are typically attached to which part of the body to measure GSR.
A) Left hand fingers
B) Foot
C) Upper arm
D) Chest
- 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Mechanical, electrical, visual
B) Physiological, electrical, chemical
C) Mechanical, psychological, visual
D) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
- 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the
A) Upper arm
B) Chest area
C) Thumb and middle finger of the right hand
D) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
- 17. Which of the following is NOT a task of a polygraph examiner?
A) Administering medication
B) Formulating questions
C) Profiling the subject
D) Chart interpretation
- 18. Which statement correctly distinguishes polygraph from polygraphy?
A) Polygraph refers to deception, polygraphy refers to truth
B) Polygraph refers to the machine, polygraphy 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) 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 records physiological reactions linked to deception
B) It directly proves lies
C) It punishes deception
D) It replaces court testimony
- 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates.
A) Involuntary physiological functions
B) Conscious decision-making
C) Skeletal coordination
D) Voluntary muscular movement
- 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal Brespiration?
A) Galvanograph
B) Pneumograph
C) Kymograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
- 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the fingers or hand?
A) Pneurnograph
B) Cardiosphygmograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Kymograph
- 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate, and pulse strength?
A) Cardiosphygmograph
B) Kymograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Pneumograph
- 25. What is the main function of the galvanograph?
A) Recording chart movement
B) Monitoring blood pressure
C) Recording respiration patterns
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 accurately measure time intervals
D) To adjust breathing patterns
- 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a.
A) Corrugated tube
B) Rubber bladder cuff
C) Chart motor
D) Electrical electrode
- 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used?
A) Pump
B) Cuff
C) Pneumo I
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) Standardized examiner qualifications
B) Faster machines
C) Fewer questions
D) Private examinations
- 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking a confession?
A) To speed up the imerview
B) Frighten the subject
C) To reduce paperwork
D) To appear neutral and truth-seeking
- 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) Both arms
C) Right arm
D) Left arm
- 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Dominant hand
B) Left hand
C) Right hand
D) Both hands
- 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 improve blood pressure readings
D) To ensure comfort
- 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) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 40. The examiner should never bluff or make promises that cannot be fulfilled, as this can compromise credibility.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 48. Smoking or fidgeting with pens or other objects during the exam may undermine the examiner’s perceived professionalism.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 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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