POLYGRAPHY

By: Keisha Alyssa R. Brillo

1. A person, by reason of his special technical training or experience, can be permitted to express
his opinion about scientific issues involved in a lawsuit. Legally speaking, what is the best
description of this person?
A. Document examiner B. Handwriting expert
C. Expert witness D. Forensic scientist
2. A regular skip beat on the chart tracings of the subject which are evenly spaced interval usually
signify a type of heart defect, serious or not. If the skip beat on the chart of the subject occurs
intermittently after a primary relevant question was asked during the test, it may indicate;
A. Deception criteria in itself
B. Subject norm on a particular test
C. A form of physiological relief on the question asked
D. Cuff discomfort due to physical pain
3. There are several test techniques commonly used in polygraph examination, the use of which
will depend on the nature of the case under investigation or at the discretion of the examiner. What
test technique is being used when the so-called S-K-Y questions were asked during the test?
A. Backster zone comparison test B. General question test
C. Silent answer test D. Stimulation test
4. The examiner will conduct post interrogation if he is fully convinced on the guilt of the subject
based on the chart taken. On the other hand, when will the examiner conduct chart probing to the
subject during the test?
A. Every after taking of each chart
B. Only after the first test was completed
C. Only if there are deviations from norm on the chart taken
D. When there are specific responses on the chart without chart markings
5. These are questions regarding wrongdoings, unrelated but is of similar and less serious nature
to the investigation, and to which the subject will lie or if he does not really lie he will think about
it at the time it is asked or be unsure of the complete truthfulness of his answer.
A. Irrelevant questions B. Relevant questions
C. Control questions D. Guilt complex questions
6. This stage, the rights of the subject are explained. His consent ate obtained a well as personal
data and the determination whether the subject is mentally, physically and psychologically
prepared to undergo into account.
A. Initial interview B. Pre-test interview
C. Actual test D. Post test interview
7. Under backster zone comparison test technique, color zones are applied in identifying so many
questions used during the test. If the color zone for irrelevant question is yellow, what then is the
color zone for strong relevant questions?
A. Red B. Black
C. Green D. Orange
8. What test is given if a subject of interrogation is not yet informed of the details of the offense
for which he is being interrogated by the investigation, or by other persons or from other sources
like the print media?
A. Peak of Tension test B. Control test
 C. IQ Test D. Guilt Complex Test
9. In polygraph examination, who determine 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
10. It is a scientific diagnostic instrument used in recording the physiological reactions of the
examinee during the test.
A. Lie detector instrument B. Polygraph instrument
C. Truth verifier instrument D. all of these
11. Refers to the brief confrontation between the subject and the polygraph examiner done every
after taking each chart.
A. Initial Interview B. Pre-Test Interview
C. Chart Probing D. Post-Test Interview
12. These changes are capable of being recorded and accurately diagnosed by skillful polygraph
examiners, except?
A. Respiration B. Digestion
C. Blood pressure D. Pulse beat
13. American psychologist who constructed an instrument in 1921 which is capable of
continuously recording all the three phenomena-blood pressure, pulse and respirations- during the
entire period of the test.
A. John A. Larson B. Leonarde Keeler
C. John E. Reid D. Marcelo Malpighi
14. Stressed the function of id, ego and superego.
A. Veraguth B. Vittorio Benussi
C. Harold Burtt D. Sigmund Freud
15. Who was the first person to develop a polygraph apparatus that was used in detecting
deception?
A. John Larson B. Leonarde Keeler
C. Angelo Mosso D. Cesare Lombroso
16. What is the nature of the test question which deals with a known fact where the subject cannot
lie and does not relate to the matter under investigation?
A. Irrelevant question B. Strong relevant question
C. Knowledge control question D. Secondary control question
17. Is the conveying or uttering of falsehood or misleading impression, with the intention of
affecting wrongfully the acts, opinion or affection to another?
A. Guilt B. Lying
C. Shy D. Tension
18. A component of the polygraph instrument which is a motor that drives or pulls the chart paper
under the recording pen simultaneously at the rate of 6 or 12 inches per minute.
A. Cardiosphygmograph B. Pneumograph
C. Galvanograph D. Kymograph

19. Intoxication of alcohol use the latin maxim “In vino veritas” as underlying principle. This latin
maxim is literally translated as
A. there is wine in truth B. In truth, there is wine
C. there is truth in wine D. In wine, there is truth
20. Many polygraph tests are inconclusive for the following reasons; EXCEPT ONE…
A. Subject may be nervous because of mental condition
B. Subject may be physically conditioned to take the test
C. Subject may suffer discomfort or pain
D. Subject may be so angry so as to affect tests results.
21. One method of deception detection currently being used or applied by law enforcement
agencies is the use of drugs that try to “inhibit the inhibitor”. Which of the following does not
belong to this classification?
A. Intoxication B. Administration of “truth serum” C.
Hypnotism D. Narcoanalaysis or narcosynthesis
22. One of this is a principal use of polygraph instrument;
A. Invaluable aid in investigation
B. To determine the facts of the case
C. To determine the guilt or innocence of the subject
D. A very good substitute of the investigation
23. The commonly used methods of detecting deception are the following, except:
A. Administration of truth serum
B. Use of polygraph or lie-detection apparatus
C. Hypnotism
D. Use of electro-encephalogram machine
24. 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. Questions must all be in the form of accusation
25. 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
26. The polygraph instrument is also known as a lie detector, but research clearly shows that it
cannot determine or detect a lying person. What then is the use of polygraph instrument?
A. To record physiological reactions of the subject.
B. To record psychological reactions of the subject.
C. To record and determine the facts of the case based on the chart taken.
D. To record psychogalvanic reflex of the subject.
27. The primary purpose of pre-test interview.
A. Obtain confession
B. Prepare subject for polygraph test
C. Make the subject calm
D. Explain the polygraph test procedures
28. The type of drug that increases physiological activity of the examinee is called stimulant drugs.
What about the drug that reduces physiological activity of the subject during polygrap test?
A. Depressant drug B. Prohibited drug
C. Irritant Drug D. Dangerous drug
29. When the subject is highly nervous, what should the examiner do?
A. Reschedule the examination
B. Prolong the period of the pre-test interview
C. Call for a doctor or request for an ambulance
D. Do not continue with the pre-test and ask the subject for his available date for
reschedule
30. Which of these is designed to prove whether the polygraph subject possesses information
regarding the identity of the offender, location of the evidence or other secondary element of the
offender under investigation?
A. Control Question B. Interrogation
C. Knowledge question D. Evidence Connecting question
31. When should you perform chart probing?
A. During the onset of the polygraph exam
B. At the end of each specific polygraph test
C. By the end of the polygraph exam
D. Anytime once the polygraph exam begun
32. 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. Questions must all be in the form of accusations
33. The primary purpose of pre-test interview.
A. Prepare subject for polygraph test
B. Obtain confession
C. Make the subject calm
D. Explain the polygraph test procedures
34. It is the reaction of the systems of the human body namely the nervous system and
cardiovascular system caused by a certain stimulus like fear, anxiety and stress.
A. External Response B. Internal Response
C. Specific Response D. Response
35. What is the first step to be done in an interview?
A. ask the subject regarding all information the circumstances surrounding the
commission of the crime
B. examiner tells the nature and characteristics of the polygraph examination to the
subject
C. you are informed of your rights against self incrimination and your right to a counsel
D. facts of the case must be prepared prior to the questioning of the subject to
monitor responses
36. All EXCEPT one is a purpose of polygraph examination.
A. to determine truth and deception
B. to determine truth and deception in a police investigation
C. to determine truth and deception based on the presence of emotional
disturbances
D. to determine truth and deception for legal matters
37. The following should be taken onto consideration during the pre test, EXCEPT:
 A. appraisal of the subject's constitutional rights
B. Obtain subject's consent to undergo examination
C. taking history record of the subject
D. evaluating the psychological preparations of the subject
38. The purpose of further questioning are the following, EXCEPT:
A. to clarify the findings
B. to obtain additional information
C. to learn if there are any other reasons to a subject's response
D. to obtain information for court purposes

39. The psychology of lying person states a lying person fears detection thus causing –
A. Emotional changes in his heart
B. Physiological changes to take place in his body
C. Mental and emotional changes in his body
D. Psychological changes in his central nervous system
40. These are questions which are unrelated to the matter under investigation but are of similar
nature although less serious as compared to those relevant questions under investigation
A. Irrelevant Questions B. Relevant Questions
C. Control Questions D. Primary Questions
41. “Did you kill Rossey last night?” is an example of what question?
A. Irrelevant Question B. Control Question
C. Relevant Question D. None of these
42. This component records the changes of breathing of the subject
A. Cardiosphygmograph B. Pnuemograph
C. Kymograph D. Galvanograph
43. This is the longest and the third pen of the instrument.
A. Pneumograph B. Galvanometer
C. Cardiosphygmograph D. Kymograph
44. Is Fatty, the rape victim, your girlfriend? This is a/an
A. Relevant Questions B. Irrelevant Questions
C. Control Questions D. Conclusive Questions
45. Cold damp perspiration is a manifestation of shock, fear and anxiety. Perspiration means?
A. Breathing B. Pulse beat
C. Sweating D. Heart rate
46. It refers to the consistency across examiners/scorers.
A. Validity B. Reliability
C. Competency D. Infallability
47. These are questions that don't have any bearing to the case.
A. Relevant Questions B. Irrelevant Questions
C. Control Questions D. Conclusive Questions
48. These are questions pertaining to the issue under investigation.
A. Relevant Questions B. Irrelevant Questions
C. Control Questions D. Conclusive Questions
49. It is the measure of the extent to which an observed situation reflects the "true" situation.
A. Validity B. Reliability
C. Competency D. Infallability
50. Is the knife found at the crime scene yours? What kind of question is this?
A. Relevant B. Irrelevant
C. Control D. Conclusive

51. In “polygraph examination”, the term “examination” means a detection of

A. forgery B. emotion
C. the mind D. deception
52. A list of stimulus and non-stimulus words are read to the subject who is instructed to answer
as quickly as possible.
A. Word association test B. Psychological stress evaluator
C. Card test D. Hypnosis
53. 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
54. The deviation from normal tracing of the subject in the relevant question.
A. positive response B. specific response
C. normal response D. reaction
55. Ordeal is a term of varying meaning closely related in the Medieval Latin “Dei Indicum”
meaning –
A. Devine intervention B. Miraculous decision
C. God’s hand D. God’s favor

56. If polygraph tracing of a subject indicates that he is truthful, the examiners finding should be-
A. conclusive B. Inconclusive
C. negative D. Positive
57. Which of the following polygraph channels records the blood pressure changes and pulses rate
of the examinee?
A. Cardiograph channel B. Pneumograph channel
C. Galvanograph channel D. Kymograph channel
58. A well phrased question designed to cause a response from a subject is technically called –
A. accusatory statement B. specific stimulus
C. symptomatic D. irrelevant question
59. This stage is the initial interview with the investigator handling the case or the person
requesting it.
A. Initial Interview B. Preliminary Preparations
C. Preliminary Interview D. Initial Preparations
60. These are questions unrelated to the matter under investigation but are of similar nature.
A. Relevant Questions B. Irrelevant Questions
C. Control Questions D. Conclusive Questions

61. “Were you in the place of the Mr. Alfonso on the night of October 18, 2014?” is an example
of what question?
A. Relevant question B. Irrelevant question
C. Weak relevant question D. Strong relevant question
62. The deviation from normal tracing of the subject in the relevant question.
 A. Reaction B. Normal response
C. Positive response D. Specific response
63. Which of the following causes physiological changes in the body of the subject?
A. Peak of tension test B. the fear of retaliation
C. Irrelevant question D. Relevant question
64. What is the symbol used to indicate start of the polygraph test marked in the chart?
A. X B. Y
C. W D. XX
65. What part of the polygraph instrument that 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
66. What refers to the deviation from the normal tracing of the subject caused by a relevant
question?
A. Specific Response B. Normal Response
C. Diastole D. Systole
67. What component of the polygraph records the blood pressure and the pulse rate of a subject?
A. Pneumograph B. Galvanograph
C. Kymograph D. Cardiosphygmograph
68. What component of the polygraph machine records the changes in the breathing of the subject?
A. Pneumograph B. Cardiograph
C. Galvanograph D. Kymograph
69. What component of the polygraph records the blood pressure and the pulse rate of a subject?
A. Pneumograph B. Galvanograph
C. Kymograph D. Cardiosphygmograph

70. Those pertaining to basic data and information regarding the background of the subject not
related to the case.
A. Sacrifice question B. Crucial question
C. Relevant question D. Irrelevant question

71. The use of “truth serums” such as sodium penthothal or phenobarbi in the questioning of
suspects is called:
A. Narcoanalysis B. Sugar and vinegar
C. The detector test D. Word association method
72. This is a question designed to design and evaluate the presence of outside issued which may
suppose responses to relevant questions.
A. Symptomatic B. Knowledge question
C. Primary control D. Evidence – connecting
73. This refers to the actual questioning phase of the polygraph examination.
A. Pre test B. Preliminary Interview
C. Test Execution D. Post test
74. These are questions, which have no bearing to the case under investigation
A. Control Questions B. Irrelevant Questions
C. Primary Questions D. Relevant Questions
75. A component of the polygraph instrument which records the blood pressure and the pulse rate
of the subject.
A. Cardiosphygmograph B. Pneumograph
C. Galvanograph D. Kymograph
76. The deviation from normal tracing of the subject in the relevant question.
A. positive response B. specific response
C. normal response D. reaction
77. Prior to the examination the subject should have at least ___ hours of sleep.
A. 5 hours B. 10 hours
C. 180 minutes D. 3 hours
78. Refers to a person who is capable of detecting deception or verifying the truth statements.
A. Polygrapher B. Polygraph examiner
C. Polygraph expert D. Examiner
79. A component of the polygraph instrument which records the breathing of the subject.
A. Cardiosphygmograph B. Pneumograph
C. Galvanograph D. Kymograph
80. In polygraph examination, what is the standardized chart marking to begin or start the
questioning?
A. B B. S
C. X D. C

81. 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
82. In polygraph test, after the subject affirms that he is involved in a crime the examiner should
report it to the?
A. Investigator B. Object relative
C. Prosecutor D. Judge
83. Is an emotional response to specific danger that appears to be beyond a person’s defensive
power.
A. Fear B. Deception
C. Control Question D. Lie

84. If polygraph tracing of a subject indicates that he is truthful, the examiners finding should be:
A. Conclusive B. Inconclusive
C. Negative D. Positive
85. Is the force or motion reaching the organism from the environment and excites the receptors.
A. Stimulus B. Reaction
C. Response D. Emotion
86. Is the type of question designed to established normal response from the subject?
A. Relevant B. Irrelevant
C. Control D. Knowledge
87. In “Polygraph examination”, the term “examination” means a detection of:
A. forgery B. emotion
C. the mind D. deception
88. In a polygraph test, what test technique does the examiner used if he utilized padding
questions?
A. Peak of tension test B. Stimulation test
C. General question test D. Zone comparison test
89. Before the actual test conducted, the subject must refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages
for at least _______ hours?
A. 6 hours B. 12 hours
C. 5 hours D. 20 hours
90. It is the normal rate of speed of the polygraph paper.
A. 5-10 inches per minute B. 6-8 inches per minute
C. 6 inches per minute D. 6-12 inches per minute
91. The following are incorrect, except:
The accuracy of the polygraph examination lies on the capability and expertise of the examiner.
The machine can be accurate and reliable even at the hands of ordinary individual.
The result of polygraph examination is generally admissible in court
None of these
92. This is done by the examiner immediately after the evaluation of the case to clarify conflicting
facts and circumstances, which are essential in the preparation of questionnaire.
A. initial interview with the investigator B. pre-test interview
C. post test interview D. conduct of instrumental test
93. A type of test which is possible only when there is no widespread publicity bout crime where
intimate details of the crime as to the methods of commission or certain facts are known only to
the perpetrator and the victim as well as the investigator.
A. mixed question test B. general question test
C. silent action test D. peak of tension test
94. The results of polygraph examination is admissible as evidence in court when:
both parties agreed in writing for its presentation
the requesting party demanded its admissibility
the subject signed the statement of consent
all of the above
95. Which of the following statement is not true in lie detection?
it can help locate stolen goods
it enables the comparison of conflicting statements
it obtains leads to the facts of the case
it determines the guilt or innocence of the subject
96. The cardio sphygmograph tracing is located at the _____ of the polygraph paper.
A. top B. bottom
C. middle D. anywhere
97. In lie detection, the examiner chartprobes on the subject every after the taking of each chart.
At what stage is post interrogation conducted?
Done immediately before conducting the pre-test interview
Done only on subjects who refuse to cooperate during the examination
Done every after the taking of each chart
When fully convinced of the subject’s guilt based on the charts taken
98. It deals with the present activity of the subject or other issues not related to the case presently
investigated.
 A. primary control question B. secondary control question
C. weak relevant question D. strong relevant question
99. When the response of the subject to control questions is the same or at the same degree with
strong relevant question, the subject is:
A. telling the truth B. telling a lie
C. inconclusive D. any of these
100. A component of the polygraph instrument which records the blood pressure and the pulse
rate of the subject.
A. Keymograph
B. Galvanograph
C. Cardiosphygmograph
D. Pnuemograph