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