- 1. Who is considered the father of modern polygraphy?
A) Leonarde A Keeler
B) Hugo Munsterberg
C) William Moulton Marston
D) John A Larson
- 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) Electrical resistance
B) Breathing rhythm
C) Mean blood pressure and pulse rate
D) Skin conductance
- 4. The first task of the FP in performing PVE is:
A) Chart probing
B) Collecting facts of the case
C) Chart interpretation
D) Asking control questions
- 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) Electrical current generator
B) Hormonal analyzer
C) Chart recording unit
D) Blood pressure regulator
- 7. The principle of polygraph technique is based on the idea that.
A) Physical strength reveals guilt
B) Lies can be detected visually
C) Deception is always conscious
D) Mental state influences bodily functions
- 8. Which system of the body is primarily responsible for the physiological responses recorded by a polygraph?
A) Respiratory System
B) Muscular System
C) Central Nervous System
D) Autonomic Nervous System
- 9. A conscious act of lying typically produces which motional experience?
A) excitement
B) Sadness
C) depression
D) Fear or anxiety
- 10. In polygraph testing, the receptor for threatening questions is primarily
.
A) The ears
B) The skin
C) The heart
D) The eyes
- 11. Which polygraph component measures thoracic and abdominal breathing?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Pneumograph
- 12. The Galvanograph measures;
A) Pulse rate
B) Respiration
C) Blood pressure
D) Electrodermal (skin) response
- 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) Foot
B) Upper arm
C) Left hand fingers
D) Chest
- 15. Which three "legs" form the tripod foundation of polygraph technique?
A) Mechanical, electrical, visual
B) Mechanical, psychological, visual
C) Physiological, psychological, mechanical
D) Physiological, electrical, chemical
- 16. The GSR electrodes are commonly attached to the
A) Upper arm
B) Palm or index and ring finger of the left hand
C) Chest area
D) Thumb and middle finger of the right 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 questioning, polygraphy refers to courtroom testimony
C) Polygraph refers to the machine, polygraphy refers to the scientific technique
D) Polygraph refers to the examiner, polygraphy refers to the machine
- 19. In the Philippine setting, PVE results are not fully admissible because.
A) Polygraph procedures are not standardized
B) All of the above
C) Polygraph instrumentation is not standardized
D) Examiners' qualifications are not standardized
- 20. Why is a polygraph commonly called a lie detector?
A) It punishes deception
B) It directly proves lies
C) It records physiological reactions linked to deception
D) It replaces court testimony
- 21. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates.
A) Skeletal coordination
B) Voluntary muscular movement
C) Conscious decision-making
D) Involuntary physiological functions
- 22. Which component records thoracic and abdominal Brespiration?
A) Pneumograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Galvanograph
- 23. Which polygraph component uses electrodes attached to the fingers or hand?
A) Pneurnograph
B) Kymograph
C) Cardiosphygmograph
D) Galvanograph
- 24. Which component records blood pressure, pulse rate, and pulse strength?
A) Pneumograph
B) Kymograph
C) Galvanograph
D) Cardiosphygmograph
- 25. What is the main function of the galvanograph?
A) Recording respiration patterns
B) Monitoring blood pressure
C) Recording chart movement
D) Measuring electrical skin responses
- 26. Why must the chart speed of the kymograph remain constant.
A) To adjust breathing patterns
B) To maintain pen pressure
C) To save paper
D) To accurately measure time intervals
- 27. The cardiosphygmograph records physiological changes through the use of a.
A) Corrugated tube
B) Chart motor
C) Electrical electrode
D) Rubber bladder cuff
- 28. A polygraph examiner wants to monitor abdominal breathing. Which connection should be used?
A) Pump
B) Pneumo 2
C) Pneumo I
D) Cuff
- 29. If the examiner needs to record electrodermal responses, which module should be activated?
A) Kymograph
B) Galvanic Skin Response module
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) Fewer questions
D) Standardized examiner qualifications
- 31. Why should the interrogator avoid creating the impression of seeking a confession?
A) To reduce paperwork
B) To speed up the imerview
C) Frighten the subject
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) Arm and wrist
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) Both arms
D) Left arm
- 34. Which hand is used for attaching the GSR electrodes?
A) Dominant hand
B) Left hand
C) Both hands
D) Right hand
- 35. Why is the subject positioned facing straight ahead during the examination?
A) To reduce distraction from chart tracings
B) To improve blood pressure readings
C) To allow better questioning
D) To ensure comfort
- 36. The polygraph measures only the heart rate of a subject to determine deception.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 37. Examiner patience is crucial because prolonged questioning may be necessary to elicit reliable responses.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) 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) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 45. Knowing a subject’s physical conditions (e.g., deafness, blindness) is irrelevant to choosing the polygraph technique.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
- 46. Sitting close to the subject without barriers, like a table, helps the examiner observe subtle behavioral cues.
A) FALSE
B) TRUE
- 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) 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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