LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES

1. Two of the pioneers in polygraph?

A. Cesar Lombroso and John Larson
B. None of these
C. Goddard and Welts
D. Churchill William and Tony Tubb

2. The other term of “lie detector” is:

A. Galvanograph
B. Polygraph
C. Monograph
D. Seismograph

3. It is a division of ANS whose function is to calm the body, bringing functions back to normal after
an emergency has passed.
A. sympathetic
B. Parasympathetic
C. homeostasis division
D. equilibrium division
4. It is a scientific police method in the detection of crime, therefore, not a part of criminalistics, but
rather a kind of instrumentation in the detection of crime.
a. Photography
b. Forensic chemistry
c. Polygraphy or lie detection
d. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

5. It is an act or practice of misleading somebody usually accompanied by lying making them believe
what is not true
A. Lying
B. Deception
C. Reaction
D. Reception

6. What is the basis of the polygraph theory that when an examinee is lying he/she will react
physiologically to the questions during the test?
A. Fear of the unknown
B. Fear of deception
C. Fear of being untruthful
D. Fear of detection
7. In polygraph examination, it is the emotional response of the body towards stimulus or questions
asked. It is called.
A. Reaction
B. Internal factors
C. Stimuli
D. Deception

8. In lie detection probe, the force that arouses the organism or any of its parts to activity is called:
A. Detection
B. Control reaction
C. Reception
D. Stimulus

9. In polygraph examination, the act of finding out something which is made obscure or secret is
called: A. Reception
B. Deception
C. Discovering
D. Detection

10. Polygraph records the changes of a normal person whenever he is consciously

telling a lie.
A. psychological
B. physiological
C. physical
D. personal
E. hormonal

11. What is the term used on a chart tracing different from the physiological norm of the subject,
which may be either caused by deception or other causes?
A. specific response
B. normal response
C. physiological response
D. general response
12. In polygraph practice, the question that is to be asked from the subject is called?
A. Mitiatious
B. Deceptors
C. Regulators
D. Stimulus

13. What component of the polygraph machine records the changes in the breathing of the subject?
A. Pneumograph
B. Galvanograph
C. Cardiograph
D. Kymograph

14. What is the length of corrugated rubber tube which is the transducer of pneumograph?
A.6-12 inches
B.7-10 inches
C.5-10 inches
D.8-16 inches

NOTE: 6-7 INCHES MINIMUM LENGTH

15. The component of the lie detector machine responsible in recording pulse rate, amplitude and
changes of blood pressure is called:
A.Calvanograph
B.Cardiosphygmograph
C.Smearnograph
D.Pneumograph

16. In polygraph, what is the part of the cardio component which indicate air pressure in the system
in millimeters of mercury?
A. Anode indicator
B. Electrode
C. Sphygmomanometer
D. Polygram

17. 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

18. It is the initial step conducted by the investigator handling the case or a polygraph examiner who was
given brief but significant details of the case it is designed to obtain pertinent information necessary for
the conduct of the polygraph test.
A. Pre-test interview
B. Initial Interview
C. Post-test interview
 D. Actual test
19. Which phase of the test procedure in polygraph where the subject is appraised of his rights?
A. Interview with the investigator of the case.
B. Pre-test interview.
C. The conduct of instrumentation.
D. Post Test or Interrogation
20. In polygraph tests, the primary purpose of asking irrelevant questions on the subject is to:
A. Recheck shock reaction
B. Ascertain subject’s normal reaction
C. Stimulate subject in order to cooperate
D. Give temporary relief to subject

21. These are questions, which have no bearing to the case under investigation.
A. Control
B. Relevant
C. Irrelevant
D. Supplementary

22. These are questions pertaining to issue under investigation.

A. Control Question
B. Guilt complex test
C. Peak of tension test
D. Silent

23. The post-test interview is conducted after the polygraph tests. It is conducted if the examination
shows subject’s involvement in the crime and the purpose of which is to conduct what?
A. Further investigation
B. None of these
C. Background check
D. Deception detection

24. In polygraph testing, to determine the author of the crime, relevant questions posed on subject
are designed to determine the subject.
A. denial
B. answers
C. response
D. involvement

25. In polygraph examination, is the taking of medicine like tranquilizer and for colds affect the
result of the tests?
A. Yes
B. It depends
C. Never
D. No

26. A mandatory requirement, before a lie detection examination can be legally conducted, it is really
a must that the subject be directed to sign and submit what?
A. Biodata
B. Waiver
C. Urine sample
D. List of medicine taken
27. If after the polygraph tests, the subject voluntary informed the examiner on his involvement in the
crime, your next action is to inform the?
A. Witness
B. Investigator
C. Relative of the subject
D. Victim

28. Is the person who devised an instrument that can record changes of blood pressure, pulse beat and
respiration simultaneously which he called the “Bread board Lie Detector”.
A. Cesare Lombroso
B. Sir James Mackenzie
C. John A. Larson
D. Leonarde Keeler

29. The first person to conceive the idea of utilizing an instrument (hydrosphygmograph) for detecting
deception in 1895.
A. Cesare Lombroso
B. Sir James Mackenzie
C. John A. Larson
D. Leonarde Keeler

30. The person who devised his own polygraph machine in which aside from the usual pneumograph
and cardiosphygmograph component he added two (2) galvanic skin resistance tracing.
A. John A. Larson
B. John E. Reid
C. Richard O. Arthur
D. Leonarde Keeler
31. Person who makes a great improvement on the polygraph machine in the year 1926, which is
capable of recording blood pressure, pulse beat, respiration and electrodermal response.
A. John A. Larson
B. John E. Reid
C. Richard O. Arthur
D. Leonarde Keeler

32. The person who devised his own polygraph machine with the addition of muscular resistance which
are detected with the aid of portable chair. HE also devised the guilt complex and silent answer test.
A. John A. Larson
B. John E. Reid
C. Richard O. Arthur
D. Leonarde Keeler

33. Is a heart specialist who described in two British journal the polygraph machine as “Ink
Polygraph”.
A. Leonarde Keeler
B. Sir James Mackenzie
C. Dr. Hans Gross
D. William Moulton Marston

34. He devised a system of detecting Systolic blood pressure using a sphygmamonometer and a
discontinuous technique in questioning in the year 1915.
A. Leonarde Keeler
B. Sir James Makenzie
C. Dr. Hans Gross
D. William Moulton Marston

35. The person who made the first suggestion for using the Psycho Galvanic reaction for detecting
deception and he stated that galvanic skin phenomenon is under the influence of exciting mental
impressions and the will has no effect upon it.
A. Veraguth
B. Sticker
C. Harold Burtt
D. Vittorio Bennussi
36. He later partially confirmed the results obtained by enussie and improved upon histechnique.
However, he considered this respiratory method of less diagnostic value than the blood pressure
technique, so he combined respiration and systolic blood pressure.
A. Veraguth
B. Sticker
 C. Harold Burtt
D. Vittorio Bennussi
37. To whom can much of Larson's interest and success in the field of lie detection be
attributed?
A. August Vollmer
B. Cesare Lombroso
C. Leonarde Keeler
D. Dr. Hans Gross

38. He devised a quantitative analysis on a polygraph chartand the test called Backster Zone
Comparison Technique.
A. Cleve Backster
B. C.D. Lee
C. Richard O. Arthur
D. Galilleo
39. Among the several other lie-detectors somewhat similarto keeler's is the
Berkeley , a blood pressure-pulse-respiration recorder developed by C.D. Lee
in 1936:
A. photograph
B. kymograph
C. polygraph
D. Psychograph

40. He made used of a sphygmamonometer and focus on the study of fear as a great factor influencing
emotional disturbance and also utilized the scientific cradle or pendulum in 1895.
A. Angelo Mosso
B. Cesare Lombrodo
C. William Marston
D. John A. Larson

41. The first attempt to utilize scientific instrument in an effort to detect deception occurred about:
A. 1895
B. 1915
C. 1921
D. 1907

42. The first man noted for the use of the word “Polygraph”
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. G. Gallilleo
C. F. Galton
D. Sir James Mackenzie

43. Is the scientific method of detecting deception done with the aid of an instrument known as
polygraph machine.
A. Word Association test
B. use of alcoholic beverage
C. polygraphy or lie detector test
D. Narco-analysis test
44. What was added in the Larson's polygraph machine by Leonarde keeler:
A. Keymograph
B. Galvanograph
C. Cardiosphymograph
D. Pneumograph

45. The word Polygraph machine was derived from the Greek word "Poly" which means "many" or
"several" and the word "graph" which means " ".
A. drawing
B. study
C. writing chart
D. examination

46. Which of the following notion about polygraph machine is wrong.

A. it is capable of detecting lies
B. it is incapable of drawing or interpreting any conclusions
C. it is a sensitive machine like an x-ray which needs interpretation
D. None of these

47. The Raid polygraph differs from the keeler’s in the following respect except:
A. An adjustable and portable chair is employed wherein metal bellows are inserted in the chair arm
rests. B. The chair seat is directly attached to recording bellows in the machine to form closed pneumatic
systems.
C. Three additional recordings are made by this method.
D. There is no need of using corrugated rubber tubing.

48 Is an ancient method of detecting deception practice in Bengal, India were accused to proved his
innocent would touch his tongue to an extremely hot metal.
A. boiling water ordeal
B. red hot iron ordeal
C. ordeal of balance
D. Ordeal of heat and fire
49. A scientific foundation of polygraph technique which states that among the physiological
changes that may be recorded and identified are those which may automatically occur, only
following the stimulation of these specific nervous system, components, from which the
stimulation of these specific nervous system components can be reliably diagnosed.
A. mechanical leg basic premise
B. physiological leg basic premise
C. psychological leg basic premise
D. psycho motor leg basic premise

50. 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

51. Which of the following notions about polygraph machine is wrong (fancies)?
A. It rings a bell
B. It has a dial indicator
C. It flashes a light
D. All of these

52. Of the following which is a kind of polygraph machine?

A. Stoelting polygraph
B. keeler's polygraph
C. Laffayette polygraph
D. All of these

53. Is the Hindu book of science and health which depicts on the nature of lying.
A. Ayur Vida
B. Dharmasastra of Gautama
C. Vasistra of Dharmasastra
D. Koran

54. Is that component of the polygraph machine which is designed to detect changes of
electrodermal response:
A. Keymograph
B. Galvanograph
C. Cardiosphymograph
D. Pneumograph
 55. The Pneumograph component detects what?
A. Breathing
B. Blood pressure C. Subject
D. Skin resistance
56. Which of the following is one among the major components of the polygraph?
A. sphygmomanometer
B. kymograph
C. blood pressure cuff
D. cardiospygmograph

57. Is that part of the galvanograph component which converts electrical to mechanical current:
A. Amplifier unit
B. finger electrode assembly
C. resonance control
D. sensitivity knob
58. Is that part of the pneumograph component which was attached to the body of the subject with the
length of 10 inches.
A. beaded chain
B. rubber convulated tube
C. finger electrode plate
D. blood pressure cuff
59. An attachment of the cardiosphygmograph which placed above the brachial artery.
A. Arm cuff
B. Wrist cuff
C. infant cuff
D. hand cuff
60. Sets of electrodes are attached to the:
A. palmar or tips of fingers of convenience
B. toes
C. ankles
D. neck

61. This is a galvanograph attachment section EXCEPT:

A. sets of electrodes
B. electrodes jelly
C. stretched band
D. rubber tube

62. In the , the bladder is centered over the radial artery:

 A. wrist cuff
B. hand cuff
C. barm cuff
D. infant cuff
63. It is used for inflation of blood pressure-pulse cuff:
A. water pressure coupling
B. air pressure coupling
C. breath pressure coupling
D. none of these
64. Is that part of the cardiosphygmograph which indicates the amount of air pressure in the system?
A. air pump
B. sphygmamonometer
C. arm cuff
D. connecting plug

65. The size of the galvanograph recording pen is ?

A. 5 inches
B. 7 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 10 inches
66. Is a short horizontal line in a cardio tracing located at the middle of the diastolic stem?
A. Dicrotic
B. Diastotic
C. Diastolic
D. Systolic
67. Is the normal rate of pulse beat of an adult subject in a polygraph test? A. 60 –
65
B. 70 – 75
C. 6- 12
D. 13-14
68. What is the normal cyclic rate of respiration of a normal built person in a polygraph test: A. 60 –65
B. 70 – 75
C. 6- 12
D. 13-15

69. Generally speaking, all persons subjected to lie detector examination are all and this
creates a set of distortion.
A. Terrified
B. convenient
 C. nervous
D. confident
70. Is the sum total of the dissimulation which the child acquires from his surrounding once he learned
to go out and socialized with his neighborhood.
A. Personality
B. Heredity
C. Environment
D. Education

71. The investigator should avoid asking witnesses long complicated questions because this will:
A. Give the witness a chance to formulate desired answer.
B. Enable him to ascertain the purpose of the interviewer
C. Renders difficulty in obtaining the facts for conviction
D. Embraces him and cause him to answer he does not know

72. The best way to conduct a thorough interview is for the investigator to:
A. allow himself sufficient time for adjustment
B. permit the interviewee to give narrative statement
C. be guided by a pre-arranged checklist
D. Devote adequate time for an interviewee’s evaluation
73. What usually set the tone or condition and creates the atmosphere during the interrogation?
A. interrogator’s behavior
B. the type of crime involved
C. questioning style of the interrogator
D. the subject’s personal history
74. Is the stage in the conduct of the polygraph test, which is designed to prepare or condition the
subject for the actual test? A. Initial Interview
B. Instrumentation
C. Pre-test Interview
D. Post-test Interview/Interrogation

75. It is conducted for the purpose of obtaining confession or an admission from the subject
once deception is observed. A. initial interview
B. Pre-test interview
C. Instrumentation
D. post-test interview or interrogation

76. Is that stage in the conduct of the polygraph test where the consent of the subject is taken usually
held at 20-30 minutes.
A. initial interview
 B. pre-test interview
C. Instrumentation
D. post-test interview or interrogation
77. 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 or interrogation
78. Subject under polygraph test should be fit which meansvthat he/she should be:
A. under A-1 condition
B. physically fit
C. mentally fit
D. psychologically fit
79. The following persons cannot be subject to polygraph examination:
A. moron
B. feeble-minded
C. imbeciles
D. minor
E. all of these

80. What should be the attitude of a polygraph examiner in confronting subject in a polygraph test?
A. arrogant
B. authoritative
C. cordial but firm
D. antagonistic

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

A. Examiner
B. Judge
C. Prosecutor
D. Investigator
82. In any interrogation the belief that man is fallible human being should not be overlooked and
therefore polygraph examiners are always subject to ?
A. precision of diagnosis
B. errors
C. certainty of interpretations
D. none of these
83. Refers to any outside force coming from the environment, which could excite a receptor or any of
his organs.
A. Stimulus
B. Reaction
C. Response
D. Emotion

84. What should be the mark placed on a chart paper at the start of the test?
A. X/60/1.5 A
B. XX/60/1.5 A
C. X/50/2.5 A
D. XXX/60/2.5 A

85. Is a type of test designed to overly responsive subject, consisting of questions that are purely
fictitious incident of a similar nature to the one that is under investigation?
A. general question test
B. peak of tension test
C. guilt complex test
D. silent answer test
86. It is a type of series consisting of series of relevant and irrelevant questions answerable by either
yes or no:
A. general question test
B. peak of tension test
C. guilt complex test
D. silent answer test
87. Is the type of test consisting of series of irrelevant questions with only one relevant question.
A. general question test
B. peak of tension test
C. guilt complex test
D. silent answer test
88. Is the type of question designed to established normal response from the subject?
A. relevant
B. irrelevant
C. control
D. knowledge

89. Is that type of questions given to determine information known or the subject possess regarding
the crime or the criminal or his whereabouts?
A. evidence connecting question
B. sacrifice questions
C. knowledge question
D. control questions
90. A type of question designed to obtain a response from an innocent subject.
 A. irrelevant question
B. control question
C. relevant question
D. none of the above
91. An irrelevant question between and after a relevant question in a peak of tension test:
A. control questions
B. padding question
C. sacrifice question
D. knowledge question

92. Is a force questioning of a person who is reluctant to give an information.

A. Interview
B. Confession
C. Interrogation
D. Admission

93. Is a self-incriminating statement falling short of an acknowledgement of guilt?

A. Admission
B. Interview
C. Confession
D. Interrogation
94. Aside from the elimination of the necessity of the coil wound spring, the other purpose of
employment a ten-inch corrugated rubber tube is:
A. to obtain more satisfactory recording of the respiration
B. to make the examiner convenient
C. to lessen the subject's nervousness
D. to accumulate more air
95. Questions in polygraph test should be answerable by .
A. yes
B. no
C. neither yes nor no
D. a and b

96. A type of lie intended to mislead justice:

A. white lie
B. black lie
C. red lie
D. malicious lie
97. It is a scientific police method in the detection of crime, therefore, not a part of criminalistics, but
rather a kind of instrumentation in the detection of crime. a. Photography
b. Forensic chemistry
c. Polygraphy or lie detection
d. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

98. What is the basis of the polygraph theory that when an examinee is lying, he/she will
react physiologically to the questions during the test?
a. Fear of the unknown
b. Fear of deception
c. Fear of being untruthful
d. Fear of detection

99. All of our involuntary reflexes such as our heartbeat, pulse rate, increase and decrease in
blood pressure and the expansion and constriction of arteries are governed by what?
a. Automatic NS
b. Central NS
c. Respiratory System
d. Middle NS
e. none of these

Note: Autonomic Nervous System

100. Blushing of the subject and his failure to look at the investigator straightly eye-to-eye during the
interview are indications of lying or deception while direct denial of facts is what type of lie? a. True
b. false
c. lie of omission
d. direct denial