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1. a descriptive suspect scheduled for polygraph test wants to beat the polygraph machine by taking in drugs,what should be
the best drug he will use?
a.Stimulant b.Hallucinogen c. Tranquilizer d.Steroid
2.It is the science which deals with the study of skin patterns.
a.Dermatoglypics b.dactyloscopy c.dermatology d.palmistyry
3.What was the instrument used by Cesar Lombroso in his experiment in detecting deception?
a.Hydrospygmograph b.Psygmomanometer c.cardiograph d.Galvanograph
4.To facilitate evaluation and interpretation of test charts, the examiner must know how to use standard and customized signs
and symbols on the chart while he is asking question. In other wrods he should use the proper procedure/technique of __
a.Chart interpretation b.chart marking c.Chart probing d.Post -test questioning
5.The investigation has to discover the truth and must fight against the opposite as-
a. Lies and deceits b.Truth and deceits c.correct and wrong d.truth and proof
6.What part of the polygraph machine is responsible in detecting pulse rate and heart beat?
a.Pneumograph b.GSR c.Cardiograph d.kymograph
7.what part of the polygraph instrument drives the chart paper at six inches per minute during the test?
a. Kymograph Assembly b.Electronic motor drive c.chart drive mini-motor d.reactograph drive motor
8.Alcohol can reveal the real character behind the facade of a person. This theory can be traced in an old Latin maxim "In vino
veritas" which means-
a.In wine there is truth b.In truth there is wine c.If there is a wine there is a truth d.if there is truth there is a wine
9.In Polygraph examination, what procedure should be used to determine the true cause of recorded response to clarify
confusion that might have been caused by vague?
a.Chart marking b.chart probing c.Chart interpretation d.Chart classification
10. What polygraph channel records the blood pressure changes and pulses rate of the examinee?
a.Cardiograph channel b.pneumograph channel c.galvanograph channel d.kymograph channel
11.Which method involves the process of reading certain words to the subject by the examiner, after which the subject replies
with the first word that comes to his mind?
a.Narcoanalysis b.Word association test c.Psychological stress evaluator d.Hypnosis
12. It is process of reading and deciphering the meaning of graphical responses of the subject based on the chart tracings.
a.chart marking b.chart probing c.Chart interpretation d.Chart analysis
13.It is a scientific diagnostic instrument used to record the physiological reactions of a person under examination.
a.polygraphy b.psychophysiology c.Lie Detection d.polygraph
14.Legally speaking, who determines the guilt or innocence of the subject that has under gone polygraph test?
a. The polygraph examiner b.The investigator on case c.The trial judge d.The fiscal
15.The polygraph examiner conducts post-test interrogation to the subject _____.
a.After taking each chart b.If the suspect refuses to answer questions c.if the examiner is in doubt d.anytime the examiner
wants
16. Etymologically speaking, the polygraph literally means -
a.Lie Detection b.Deception in graph c.many writings d.scientific diagnostic instrument
17.Which is the longest among the pens of the polygraph machine?
a.Pneumo1 pen b.pneumo2 pen c.Galvano pen d.Cardio pen
18.This refers to the process of showing to the subject and providing a brief explanation on the dissimilarities or responses.
a.Chart analysis b.chart probing c.chart interpretation d.chart review
19.Any deviation from norm without markings on the chart requires an explanation. This is the cardinal rule in chart
interpretation. What then is the keynote to accurate chart interpretation?
a.Good question formulation b.Good chart marking c.Good pre-test interview d.good chart -probing
20.which among the following is one of the three major section of the polygraph machine?
a.Spymograph b.pneumograph c.Pump bulb assembly d.Dermatogram
21.Which of the following is one of the general rules in the formulation of questions?
a.Consider the stress capability of the subject b.Evaluate the physical and mental ability of the subject c. Appraise the subject
of his applicable rights d.it must not involve legal terminology
22. Which of these is the component of the polygraph machine where the chart rolled paper in installed?
a.kymograph b.Galvanograph c.cardiograph d.Pneumograph
23. What is the finding of forensic psychophysilogist if the response of a deceptive subject is determined to be truthful?
a. False negative b.False positive c.inconclusive d.absolute
24.What is the cardinal rule in chart interpretation?
a. Deviation from norm has an explanation b.Any response has an explanation c.every moment has an explanation d.none of
the above
25. It is the type of question that deals with a known fact about which the subject can't lie in polygraph examination.
a. Irrelevant b.knowledge c.relevant d.weak relevant
26.It refers to an emotional response to a specific danger, which appears to go beyond a person's defensive power.
a. Fear b.stimuli c.response d.reaction
27.It is the question establishing subject's norm in polygraph examination.
a. Irrelevant question b.mixed c.relevant question d.padding question
28.what is the stage of the polygraph examination whereby the polygraph examiner conducts a conference ( formal interview)
with the requesting party?
a. preliminary preparation b.instrumentation c.pre- test interview d.post -test questioning
29.If polygraph tracing of the subject indicates that he is truthful, the examiners finding should be -
a.conclusive b.Negative c.Inconclusive d.postive
30.When should you perform chart probing?
a. During the onset of the polygraph exam b.at the end of each specific polygraph exam d.Anytime once the polygraph exam
begun
31.What component of the polygraph machine records the changes in the breathing of the subject?
a.Pneumograph b.Cardiograph c.Galvanograph d.kymograph
32. A well phrased question designed to cause a response from a subject is technically called -
a. Accusatory question b.specific stimulus c.Symptomic question d.Irrelative question
33. The following are specific rules to be followed in the formulation of the questions in a polygraph test, except one:
a. Questions must be clear and phrased in a language the subject can easily understand.
b.questions must be answerable by yes or no c.Questions must be as short as possible
d. Questiona must all be in the form of accusation.
34.Which of these is a very important part of polygraph technique without which, polygraph is of no value?
a.Card test b.Symptomatic question c. Chart markings d.Guilt complex question
35.It is the system or practice of determining whether or not somebody is telling the truth during questioning.
a. Deception detection b.Polygraphy c.Trial by ordeal d.Truth verification
36. It is the statement given by means of truth serum admissible as evidence in court?
a. It is not admissible as evidence because it was given through duress
b.It is admissible as evidence because it was given voluntarily
c.It is admissible as evidence because it is relevant and not excluded by the court
d . It is not admissible as evidence because in court.
37. Vince, while lying, feel sudden increase of heartbeat and breathing activities. What might be the cause of this physical
change?
a.stimulus b.fear c.Nervous tension d.self interest
38. It is a stage of polygraph examination whereby polygraph instrument is actually working while asking question to the
subject.
a. Chart probing b.instrumentation c.pre- test interview d.Uniform chart marking
39.The pneumograph channel during the test records the respiratory activity of the examinee. What then is the channel of the
polygraph that records the galvanic skin resistance of the examinee?
a. Galvanograph channel b.cardiograph module c.kymograph assembly d.hydrosphygmograph
40.what is my middle name ?
a.Pogi b.gwapo c.hansam d.none of the above

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