Midterm Flashcards by Ruth Boaz

Which of the following is true about Polygraph machine?

a. It is machine that can diagnose subject

b. It is capable of interpreting and drawing conclusion.

c. It is lie detector machine

d.It is a machine that detects physiological responses

It is a machine that detects physiological responses

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Is that part of the pneumograph component which was attached to the body of the subject with the usual length of 10 inches.

a. beaded chain (locks the rubber tube)

b. rubber convoluted tube

c. finger electrode plate

d. blood pressure cuff

b. rubber convoluted tube

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An attachment of the cardiosphygmograph which placed above the brachial artery..

a. arm cuff

b. infant cuff

c. wrist cuff

d. hand cuff

a. arm cuff

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In polygraph test questions are usually answered by

a. yes

b. no

c. neither yes or no

d. a or b

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Who determines the guilt of the subject in a polygraph test?

a. Examiner

b. Prosecutor

c. Judge

d. Investigator

a. Examiner

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Is a self-incriminating statement falling. Short of an acknowledgment of guilt

a. Admission

b. Confession

c. Interview

d. Interrogation

a. Admission

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Is that type of question given to determine information known or the subject possess regarding the crime or the criminal or his whereabouts?

a. evidence connection question

b. sacrifice questions

c. knowledge questions

d. control questions

c. knowledge questions

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A component of the polygraph instrument which is a motor that drives pulls the chart paper under the recording pen simultaneously at the rate of 6 to 12 inches per minute.

a. cardiosphygmograph

b. pneumograph

c. galvanograhp

d. kymograph

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The following are specific rules to be followed in the formulation of the questions in 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

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A set of electrodes attached to the index finger and the ring finger of the left hand or the palmer or dorsal surfaces of subj hands.

a. Pneumography

b. Galvanograph

c. cardiosphygmograph

d. kymograph

b. Galvanograph

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Who employed the first scientific instrument to detect deception? This instrument known as hydrosphygmograph, measures changes in pulse and blood pressure when suspects were questioned about their involvement in or knowledge of a specific response

a. Cesare Lombroso

b. Angelo Mosso

c. William Marston

d. John Larson

Cesare Lombroso

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These are questions that don’t have any bearing to the case.

a. Relevant Questions

b. Irrelevant Questions

c. Control Question

d. Knowledge Questions

b. Irrelevant Questions

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Which of the following polygraph channels records the blood pressure changes and pulses rate of the examinee?

a. Cardiograph

b. Pneumograph

c. Galvanograph

d. Kymograph

a. Cardiograph

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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

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What is the purpose of the irrelevant-relevant test in polygraph examination?

a. To determine the subject’s favorite color

b. To trigger a response from innocent subjects

c. To assess the subject’s into What does the term “black lie” typically refer to?

d. A lie told to protect others

b. To trigger a response from innocent subjects

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The polygraph examination states that when a mentally normal tells a lie, physiological changes occur within his body that could be recorded by the examiner and evaluated by the polygraph.

a. False

b. True

c. Can’t be determined

d. It depends

b. True

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What questions is designed to stimulate the guilty subject and focus his attention on the probability of incriminating proof?

a. Evidence-connecting questions

b. Relevant questions

c. knowledge questions

d. Control questions

a. Evidence-connecting questions

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This tracing is considered to be the most accurate of the all three components in chart interpretation

a. Pneumo tracing

b. Galvano tracing

c. Cardio tracing

d. Kymo tracing

b. Galvano tracing

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Maris is the complainant in a criminal case. She filed hor complaint at the police station in there area. The police officer is, however, suspicious of the veracity of the complaint by Maris. Can she be subjected to a polygraph examination?

a. Yes, to elicit the truth of his complaint

b. Yes, because the police officer is a friend of the suspect

c. No, only suspects are subjected to lie detection test

d. No, because Maris is not a suspect

a. Yes, to elicit the truth of his complaint

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This will serve as an authority of the polygraph examiner to examine the subject. It also serves as evidence that the subject voluntarily submits himself to undergo the test.

a. The willingness of the subject to undergo the Peak of tension test

b. Signing by the subject to the statement of consent form

c. The willingness of the subject to take the test to prove his innocence

d. The willingness of the subject to give his data during the pre-test interview

b. Signing by the subject to the statement of consent form

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During the instrumentation phase of the polygraph examination, the time interval of question should be-

a. 5-10 seconds

b. 10-5 seconds

c. 15-20 seconds

d. 20-25 seconds

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Thoracic breathing is a breathing coming from of the subject.

a. Chest area

b. Mouth

c. Abdominal area

d. Nasal area

a. Chest area

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In the Philippines, what is the general admissibility of polygraph test results in court?

a. Always admissible as evidence.

b. Admissible only if the subject is appraised of their rights.

c. Not admissible, unless accompanied by confessions obtained through the test.

d. Not admissible as standalone evidence.

c. Not admissible, unless accompanied by confessions obtained through the test.

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What is the purpose of the finger electrodes in the polygraph machine?

a. Measure blood pressure

b. Record changes in respiratory rate

c. Detect electrical charges from the brain through the skin

d. inflate the arm cuff

c. Detect electrical charges from the brain through the skin

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25. In polygraph examination, what is being detected? a. Lying b. Dying c. Truth d. Response

a. Lying

A test conducted wherein the subject is instructed not to produce verbal response a. Word Association Test b. Silent answer c. Control question d. None of the above

b. Silent answer

27. Cold damp perspiration is a manifestation of shock, fear and anxiety. Perspiration means? a. Breathing b. Pulse beat c. Sweating d. Heart rate

c. Sweating

28. 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. Card test c. Psychological test d. Hypnosis

a. Word association test

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

c. Control Questions

30. The use of truth serums such as sodium pentothal or phenobarbi in the questioning od suspects is called: a. Narcoanalysis b. Sugar and Vinegar c. The detector test d. Word association method

a. Narcoanalysis

31. 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

b. Polygraph examiner

32. 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

a. Investigator

38. The one who creates his own systolic in polygraph examination? a. James Mackenzie b. Angelo Mosso c. William Marston a. John Larson

c. William Marston

34 What is the size of the paragraph rubber convoluted tubes? a. 8 inches b. 9 inches c. 7 inches d. 10 inches

d. 10 inches

35. Kymograph moves at a uniform rate of how many inches per minute? a. Six inches per minute b. Ten inches per minute c. eight inches per minute d. two inches per minute

a. Six inches per minute

36. The following are the purposes of polygraph examination, except a. To determine truth and deception b. To determine truth and deception in a police investigation c. To determine the truth and deception based on the presence of emotional disturbances d. To determine truth and deception for legal matters.

d. To determine truth and deception for legal matters.

37. It also known as the electro-dermal activity. a.Pulse rate b. Blood volume c. Thoracic breathing d. Galvanic skin response

d. Galvanic skin response

38. Among the three systems of the humans body, it is considered as the less valuable in the detection of deception according to Harold Burtt? a.Cardiovascular Activity b. Electro dermal Activity c. Respiration d.Exhalation

c. Respiration

38. The word was derived from the word POLY means a. Many b. Writing chart c. Polygraph d. Polygraphy

a. Many

What is the most important thing to consider in a polygraph result? a. The training of the examiner b. The experience of the examiner c. The knowledge of the examiner d. The competence of the examiner

d. The competence of the examiner

41. The word Polygraph was derived from the word? a. Writing b. Latin c. Greek d. Polygraphy

c. Greek

(42) What is the size of a galvanograph recording pen? a. 6 inches b. 7 inches c. 8 inches d. 9 inches

b. 7 inches

48. He makes a great improvement on the polygraph machine in the year 1926. a. Richard Arthur b. William Marston c. Leonarde Keeler d. Harold Burt

c. Leonarde Keeler

44. Which of the following is true about Polygraph machine? a. It is machine that can diagnose subject b. It is capable of interpreting and drawing conclusions c. It is lie detector machine d. It is machine that detects physiological responses

d. It is machine that detects physiological responses

45) It is the scientific basis of the polygraph test which states that the polygraph machine is an instrument capable of making records of various human functioning simultaneously in a chart paper. a. Mechanical leg basic premise b. Physiological leg basic premise c. Psychological leg basic premise d. Psycho motor leg basic premise

b. Physiological leg basic premise

46. Considered to be ancient method of crime detection a. Methods of Ordeal b. Trial by Combat c. Boiling Water Ordeal d. The Ordeal of Rice Chewing

a. Methods of Ordeal

47. This is a galvanograph attachment section, except a. Sets of electrodes b. Stretched band c. Electrodes jelly d. Rubber tube

d. Rubber tube

48. Which of the following is an example of a control question? a. Do you remember ever seriously lying to any of your friends? b. Is today Monday? c. Do you know the brand of the stolen watch? d. Do you know who stole the watch?

a. Do you remember ever seriously lying to any of your friends?

48. What prevents accidental short-circuiting of the finger electrodes during galvanographic recording? a. The use of rubber gloves b. Attaching electrodes to the forehead c. Using both index and ring fingers d. Keeping fingers apart during recording

c. Using both index and ring fingers

50. 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 text

a. Peak of tension test

5. This test uses hyoscine hydrobromide drug administered hypodermically which produces a state of delirium? a. Hypnotism b. Narco-synthesis c. Narco-analysis d. Administration of truth serum

d. Administration of truth serum

52. What do you call the type of pneumo, cardio, and galvano tracings produced by the subject before relevant question are asked? a. Subject's response b. Abnormal response c. Specific response d. Normal tracings (Norm)

b. Abnormal response

53. When does a result of the Polygraph test be admissible in the Philippine Court? a. The three parties must have to agree; the prosecution, the defense, and the judge b. The examiner, subject, and the witness must be willing c. The polygraph and the examiner must be in good working condition d. The laboratory must be well-equipped with state of the art facilities

a. The three parties must have to agree; the prosecution, the defense, and the judge

He is also known as the father of polygraph for developing the metal recording, bellows and devising the first structured test questions. a. John Reid b. Cesare Lombroso c. Leonard Keeler d. Luigi Galvani

c. Leonard Keeler

55. What determined guilt in the Donkey's Tail Ordeal? a. Crying of the donkey b. Movement of hands c. Bleeding wounds d. None of the above

a. Crying of the donkey

52. What is one of the qualifications expected of a polygraph examiner? a. Allowing personal feelings to influence the examination result b. Lack of knowledge about the instrument and its limitations c. Conducting examinations unprofessionally d. Maintaining impartiality and ethical conduct

d. Maintaining impartiality and ethical conduct

57. Question known to the subject and is answerable by YES. a. Relevant question b. Irrelevant question c. General question d. Knowledge question

b. Irrelevant question

58. Chart tracing of subject when irrelevant questions were answered. a. Reaction b. Normal response c. Specific response d. Positive response

b. Normal response

59. Who among the following cannot be subjected to a lie detection test? a. Rosalie, whose guilt is reasonably certain b. Mary Joy who committed a crime in the heat of passion c. Elizabeth, whose guilt is doubtful or uncertain d. Janelle, whose act is punishable by foreign law

d. Janelle, whose act is punishable by foreign law

60. In the Word Association Test, how are subjects instructed to respond? a. By providing detailed explanations for each word. b. By answering with either "yes" or "no" as quickly as possible. c. By repeating the stimulus word multiple times. d. By refraining from speaking until all words are presented.

b. By answering with either "yes" or "no" as quickly as possible.

What is one of the reasons people lie? a. Fear of success b. Altruistic reasons c. Fear of guilt d. Love of conflict

b. Altruistic reasons

62. When can expert testimony on polygraph be admitted as evidence? a. Always b. Subject to the discretion of the trial judge c. Only if the test results are perfect d. Only if the polygraph examiner is highly qualified.

b. Subject to the discretion of the trial judge

63. It is a type of question in which it is designed to establish response from an innocent subject. a. Control Question b. Relevant Question c. Peak of Tension Test d. General Question Test

a. Control Question

64. A Hindu book of science and health which is considered one of the earliest reference on detecting deception. a. Ordeal b. Ayur Vida c. Dharmasatra d. Visistha

b. Ayur Vida

65. A police investigator is interrogating a suspect in a theft case. The suspect initially denies any involvement, but when presented with evidence, he quickly fabricates a false alibi to avoid getting caught. He appears nervous and afraid of the consequences of admitting the truth. What type of liar best describes the suspect's behavior? a. Occupational Liar b. Panic Liar c.Tournament Liar d. Psychopathic Liar

b. Panic Liar

68. During a police investigation, a suspect is questioned about their involvement in a robbery. The suspect fabricates a detailed alibi, providing false supporting details and witnesses to convince the officers of their innocence. Despite inconsistencies in their story, they remain confident and persuasive. Which type of liar does this suspect best represent? a. Panic Liar b. Occupational Liar c. Professional Liar d. Psychopathic Liar

c. Professional Liar

67. Is a lie detector can detect lie? a. Yes, because that is the function of the machine or instrument b. Yes, because from the name of machine itself "lie detector", which it can detect lie. C. No d. No, because it is not accurate.

C. No

68. A detective is interrogating a suspect who was caught on CCTV shoplifting. When confronted with the footage, the suspect insists, "That's not me. Someone must have edited the video to frame me." Despite overwhelming evidence, the suspect continues to deny involvement without showing any signs of stress or remorse. What type of liar does this suspect most likely represent? a. Panic Liar b. Occupational Liar c. Psychopathic Liar d. Tournament Liar

c. Psychopathic Liar

69. A police officer is investigating a theft case in a small community. A witness, who is a close friend of the suspect, tells the officer that they were with the suspect at the time of the crime, even though they were not. The witness believes this lie will protect their friend from getting into trouble and preserve their relationship. What type of lie did the witness tell? a. Malicious or Judicial Lie b. Black Lie c. White Lie or Benign Lie d. Big Lie

c. White Lie or Benign Lie

70. Mark, a con artist, created a completely false story about winning the lottery to convince people to invest in his fake business. What type of lie is this? a. Big Lie b. Pathological Lie c. Jocular Lie d. Gray Lie

a. Big Lie

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