MOCK BOARD EXAMINATION

POLYGRAPHY/ LIE DETECTION TEST

1. An instrument that graphically measures an examinee’s inhalation and exhalation.

a. Pneumograph c. Spygmograph
b. Kymograph d. Galvanograph

2. An instrument that measured changes in pulse and blood pressure.

a. Pneumograph c. Hydrospygmograph
b. Kymograph d. Galvanograph

3. He invented the Pneumograph component of the Lie detector machine.

a. Vittorio Benussi c. John Larson

b. Cesare Lombroso d. William Marston

4. He conducted further research that dealt with Sphygmomanometer, which was used
to obtain periodic discontinuous blood pressure readings during the course of an
examination.

a. William Marston c. John Larson

b. Cesare Lombroso d. Vittorio Benussi

5. A device invented that records both blood-pressure and galvanic skin response was
invented in 1920 by_______.

a. William Marston c. John Larson

b. Cesare Lombroso d. Vittorio Benussi

6. The term polygraph was first used in 1906 by James MacKenzie in his invention the
“ink polygraph”, which was used for medical purposes.

a. William Marston c. John Larson

b. Cesare Lombroso d. James Mackenzie

7. He is the self-proclaimed father of polygraph.

a. William Marston c. John Larson

b. Cesare Lombroso d. Vittorio Benussi

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8. Today, most polygraph test are administered with the digital equipment rather than
the analog type.

a. True c. False
b. Partially True d. Partially False

9. The following are methods of detection of deception except:

a. Devices which record the psycho-physiological responses

b. Use of drugs that try to inhibit the inhibitor
c. Hypnotism
d. Torture

10. The nervous control of the human body includes the:

a. Central Nervous System c. Autonomic Nervous System

b. Muscular System d. Both A and B

11. It primarily controls the motor and sensory functions that occur at or above the
threshold.

a. Central Nervous System c. Autonomic Nervous System

b. Muscular System d. Reproductive System

12. It acts as a self-regulating autonomic response of the body.

a. Central Nervous System c. Autonomic Nervous System

b. Muscular System d. Reproductive System

13. When the person is under the influence of physical exertion or emotional stimuli, the
sympathetic will dominate and over-rid the parasympathetic, thus there will be changes
in the heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory pattern, psycho galvanic reflexes, time of
response to question, and voice tracing.

a. True c. Partially True

b. False d. Partially False

14. The parasympathetic nervous system works to restore things to normal when the
condition of stress has been removed. It is dominant branch when the condition is
normal and the subject is calm, contented and relaxed.

a. True c. Partially True

b. False d. Partially False

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15. In this examination, lists of stimulus and non-stimulus words are read to the subject
who is instructed to answer as quickly as possible.

a. Lie Detection c. Word Association Test

b. Hypnotism d. Psychological Stress Evaluator

16. In lie detector, the time interval between the words uttered by the examiner and the
answer of the subject is recorded.

a. True c. False
b. Doubtful d. I do not Know

17. When the subject is asked with reference to his name, address, civil status,
nationality, etc., which has no relation to the subject matter of the investigation, the
tendency is to delay the answer.

a. True c. Partially True

b. Doubtful d. False

18. The Psychological Stress Evaluator is not concerned with the answer, be it a “yes”
or a “no”. The important factor is the time response in relation to stimulus and non-
stimulus words.

a. True c. False
b. Doubtful d. Partially False

19. It detects, measures, and graphically displays the voice modulations that we cannot
hear.

a. Word Association Test c. Psychological Stress Evaluator

b. Lie Detection Test d. Confession

20. When the person is under stress as when he is lying, the micro tremor in the voice
utterance is moderately and completely suppressed.

a. True c. False
b. Partially True d. Doubtful

21. When a person is relaxed and responding honestly to the questions, those inaudible
frequencies are registered clearly on the instrument.

a. True c. False
b. Partially True d. Doubtful

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22. In the administration of truth serum, the drug given hypodermically to the subject
is_________.

a. Shabu c. Hyoscine Hydrobromide

b. Psychiatric Sodium Amytal d. Morphine

23. The drug administered to the subject in Narcoanalysis/Narcosynthesis is________.

a. Shabu c. Hyoscine Hydrobromide

b. Psychiatric Sodium Amytal d. Morphine

24. The Latin maxim which means that in wine there is truth.

a. In Vino San Miguel c. In Vino Matador

b. InVino Veritos d. In Vino Veritas

25. It is the alteration of consciousness and concentration in which the subject

manifests a heightened suggestibility while awareness is maintained.

a. Narcism c. Hypnosis
b. Cult d. Addiction

26. It is also called Prevarication. A type of deception in the form of untruthful

statements with the intention to deceive, often with the intention to maintain a secret of
reputation, to protect someone’s feelings from getting hurt, or to avoid punishment.

a. Lie c. Liar
b. Either of the two d. None of the above

27. It is a lie that is told when it is obvious to all concerned that is a lie.

a. Lie to Children c. Bald Face Lie

b. White Lie d. Lying by Omission

28. It is often a platitude that may use euphemism that is told to make an adult subject
acceptable to children.

a. Lie to Children c. Bald Face Lie

b. White Lie d. Lie to adult

29. It is a lie by omitting an important fact, deliberately leaving another person with a
misconception.

a. Lie to Children c. Bald Face Lie

b. White Lie d. Lying by Omission

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30. It would cause no discord if it were undiscovered and offers some benefit to the liar,
the hearer, or both.

a. Lie to Children c. Bald Face Lie

b. White Lie d. Lying by Omission

31. A kind of lie that would normally cause discord if it were uncovered, but it offers
some benefit to the liar and perhaps assists an orderly society.

a. Perjury c. Noble Lie

b. Emergency Lie d. Bluffing

32. It is an strategic lie told when the truth may not be told because, for example, harm
to a third party would come of it.

a. Perjury c. Emergency Lie

b. Bluffing d. Misleading

33. It is the act of lying or making verifiably false statements on material matter under
oath or affirmation in a court of law or in any of various sworn statements in writing.

a. Perjury c. Bluffing
b. Dissembling d. Misleading

34. Pretending to have the capability or intention one doesn’t.

a. Dissembling c. Misleading
b. Bluffing d. Perjury

35. A polite term of lying, though some might consider it to being merely misleading.

a. Dissembling c. Misleading
b. Bluffing d. Perjury

36. It occurs when the most fundamental aspect of a statement is true, but the degree to
which it is true is not correct.

a. Jocose Lie c. Exaggeration Lie

b. Promotion Lie d. Misleading

37. Lies that are meant in jest and are usually understood as such by all present parties.

a. Jocose lie c. Promotion Lie

b. Exaggeration d. Misleading

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38. A lie in the advertisements that contain statement that is not credible.

a. Jocose Lie c. Exaggeration

b. Jocose Lie d. Promotion Lie

39. It is wooden puppet often led into trouble by his propensity to lie.

a. Pinocchio c. Pacquio
b. Pinocchia d. Peter

40. The component of the Polygraph machine that measures the blood pressure and
heart rate.

a. Cardio-sphygmograph c. Pneumograph
b. Galvanograph d. Keymograph

41. It records the subject’s respiratory rate.

a. Cardio-sphygmograph c. Pneumograph
b. Galvanograph d. Keymograph

42. It is an act of deceiving or misleading usually accompanied by lying.

a. Detection c. Deception
b. Reaction d. Lying

43. This valid test is only made possible when there is no widespread publicity about the
crime.

a. Peak of Tension Test c. Tension Test

b. General Question Test d. All of the above

44. It refers to the uttering or conveying falsehood or creating false or misleading

information with the intention of affecting wrongfully the acts or opinion of other.

a. Response c. Lying
b. Specific Response d. Normal Response

45. Which of the following is not a standard qualification of a polygraph examiner?

a. He must be free of prejudice c. He is an impartial seeker of truth

b. He must be a policeman d. He must be of good moral character

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46. This test consists of series of relevant and irrelevant questions asked in a planned
order.

a. Peak of Tension Test c. General Peak of tension Question Test

b. Polygraph Test d. None of the Foregoing

47. The examination room must be equipped with paintings, decorations or other
ornaments.

a. True c. False
b. Partially True d. Partially False

48. Permanent physical illness such as mental derangement, certain heart condition
and addiction to narcotic drugs are definite causes that makes a person unfit for a
polygraph test.

a. True c. False
b. Partially True d. Partially False

49. This phase of the examination will condition the subject psychologically for the test.

a. Pre-test interview c. Actual Interrogation

b. Post-test interview d. None of the above

50. Questions formulated must be short, simple and multiple-choice type.

a. True c. False
b. Partially True d. Partially false

51. Questions pertaining to the issue under investigation.

a. Relevant Question c. Irrelevant Question

b. Control Question d. Supplementary Question

52. These are questions which are unrelated to the matter under investigation but of
similar nature although less serious as compared to those relevant questions under
investigation.

a. Relevant Question c. Irrelevant Question

b. Control Question d. Supplementary Question

53. An examination wherein an informal interview of the subject is undertaken between

20 to 30 minutes.

a. Post-test Interrogation c. Pre-test Interview

b. Actual Interrogation d. Lie Detection Test

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54. Which among the following is not a required qualification for a polygraph examiner?

a. Criminology Graduate c. Honesty

b. Technical Know How d. Integrity and Morals

55. Which among the forgoing is not a part in the conduct of a polygraph examination?

a. Pre-test Interview c. Instrumental Test

b. Post-Test Interview d. Psychological Test

56. Which among the following is not included in recording the psycho-physiological
response of the subject?

a. Use of Water therapy c. Psychological Stress Evaluator

b. Word Association Test d. Polygraph Machine

57. A person who is capable of detecting deception with the use of instrumentation or
mechanical device.

a. Interrogator c. Detective
b. Medico-legal Officer d. Polygraph Examiner

58. Which among the following statement is not among the limitations of the polygraph?

a. It is only as accurate as the examiner is competent.

b. It is admissible as evidence.
c. It is an aid and not a substitute for investigation.
d. It is a scientific diagnostic instrument which records responses.

59. An invaluable aid in investigation and an instrument in the detection of deception.

a. Photography c. Chemistry
b. Lie Detection d.Medicine

60. Questions in connection to the matter under investigation.

a. Relevant c. Supplementary
b. Control d. Relevant

61. It refers to query having no bearing or weight to the case under investigation.

a. Relevant Question c. Supplementary Questions

b. Control Question d. Irrelevant Question

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62. A test usually administered as part of the standard test to draw a better conclusion.

a. Relevant Question c. Supplementary

b. Control d. Irrelevant

63. This measure, detects and graphically displays voice modulation.

a. Word Association Test c. Psychological Stress Evaluator

b. Truth Serum d. Water therapy

64. In this examination, stimulus and non-stimulus words are read to the subject who in
turn is instructed to answer as quickly as possible.

a. Word Association Test c. Psychological Stress Evaluator

b. Truth Serum d. Water Therapy

65. A test conducted wherein the subject is instructed not to produce verbal response.

a. Peak of Tension Test c. Silent Test

b. Narrative d. Guilt Complex Test

66. Using the Psychological Stress Evaluator, a lying subject or when a person is under
stress, the frequencies___________?

a. Tends to disappear c. Rise

b. Increases d. Stop

67. This test not concerned with the answer whether it is yes or no, what is important is
the time of response in relation to delay the answer.

a. Word Association Test c. Psychological Stress Evaluator

b. Truth Serum d. Water Therapy

68. It refers to the composite records of pneumograph, galvanograph, and

cardiosphygmograph tracings recorded from series of question.

a. Polygrams c. Chart
b. Subject d. A & B

69. A test undertaken when the subject is not aware of the details of the offense for
which he is under scrutiny.

a. Guilt Complex Test c. Silent Answer Test

b. Peak of Tension Test d. Narrative

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70. When response to control questions is consistently similar this is administered.

a. Guilt complex test c. Silent Answer Test

b. Peak of Tension Test d. Narrative

71. It is a tracing on the chart wherein the subject answered in the irrelevant question.

a. Normal Tracing c. Normal Response

b. Specific Response d. Response

72. This test uses Hyoscine Hydrobromide Drug that is administered hypodermically
which produces a state of delirium.

a. Hypnotism c. Narco-analysis
b. Narco-synthesis d. Administration of truth serum

73. It is base on the maxim “in vino veritas”.

a. Hypnotism c. Narco-analysis
b. Narco-Synthesis d. Intoxication with the use of alcoholic beverages

74. It is any deviation from the normal tracing of the subject.

a. Normal Response c. Specific Response

b. Polygrams d. Response

75. In this examination, psychiatric sodium pentothal is administered.

a. Hypnotism
b. Narco-analysis
c. Intoxication with the use of alcoholic beverages
d. Administration of truth serum

76. The most common scientific method of detecting deception.

a. Polygraphy c. Polygraph
b. Truth Serum d. Interrogation

77. He devised an instrument capable of continuously recording pulse rate, respiration

and blood pressure.

a. William Marston c. Angelo Mosso

b. John Larson d. Sticker

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78. Psychological Response to any demand.

a. Reaction c. Stress
b. Pressure d. All of the above

79. He is the father of Criminalistic.

a. Cesare Lombroso c. Godard

b. Hans Gross d. Becarria

80. A subject must have at least how many hours of sleep to be considered fit for
polygraph examination.

a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8

81. It is a type of question related to the facts of the case.

a. Relevant question c. Irrelevant question

b. General Question d. Immaterial question

82. He states that FEAR influenced the heart and could be use as a basis for detecting
deception.

a. Marston c. Larson
b. Mosso d. Verguth

83. An act of discovery that is indicative of the fact that something is hidden or obscure.

a. Fear c. Deception
b. Detection d. Reaction

84. An inhibition of a previous activity of an organism as a result of stimulation.

a. Response c. Reaction
b. Stimuli d. Fear

85. It refers to an emotional response to a specific danger which appears to go beyond

a person’s defensive power.

a. Response c. Deception
b. Stimuli d. Fear

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86. This component drives the chart paper under the recording pen simultaneously at
the rate of 6 to 12 inches per minute.

a. Cardiosphygmograph c. Kymograph
b. Stimuli d. Fear

87. A part of the galvanograph attached to the left fingers of the subject.

a. Finger electrode plate c. Diacritic notch

b. Rubber convoluted tube d. Kymograph

88. This component record changes of the subject’s blood pressure and pulse rate.

a. Cardiosphygmograph c. Sphygmomanometer
b. Galvanograph d. Pneumograph

89. It records the subject’s skin resistance to a small amount of electricity.

a. Cardiosphygmograph c. Sphygmomanometer
b. Galvanograph d. Pneumograph

90. This component records the changes in the breathing of the subject.

a. Cardiosphygmograph c. Sphygmomanometer
b. Galvanograph d. Pneumograph

91. A kind of lie wherein a person assumes another identity to deceive others.

a. Black Lie c. White Lie

b. Red Lie d. Yellow Lie

92. It is a deviation from normal tracing of the subject in the relevant question.

a. Reaction c. Normal Response

b. Specific Response d. Positive Response

93. Chart tracing of the subject when irrelevant questions were answered.

a. Reaction c. Normal Response

b. Specific Response d. Positive Response

94. Normal time interval for pre-test interview.

a. 20 to 30minutes c. 30 to 60 minutes
b. 60 to 90 minutes d. 90 to 120 minutes

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95. What is the primary objective of the post test interview?

a. To thank the subject c. To obtain confession

b. To make the subject calm d. To explain polygraph test procedures

96. What is the purpose of the pre-test interview?

a. To prepare the subject for polygraph test

b. To obtain confession
c. To make the subject calm
d. To explain polygraph test procedures

97. Test undertaken when both relevant and control questions are similar in degree and
consistency.

a. Guilt complex test c. Silent answer Test

b. Peak of Tension Test d. None of the Above

98. It refers to questions to ascertain the subject’s normal pattern of response.

a. Relevant Questions c. Irrelevant Questions

b. Supplementary Questions d. Control Questions

99. The number of basic tracings in a modern polygraph.

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

100. He developed the systolic blood pressure method for detecting deception.

a. William Marston c. Harold Burtt

b. John Larson d. Leonard Keele

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