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FORENSIC 5 MIDTERM EXAM

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is defined as a scientific instrument purposely designed to record the psycho-physiological changes that occur within the body especially of lying when questioned.

a)

polygraphy

b)

polygraph

c)

lie detector

d)

lie detection

2.

The scientific method of detecting deception with the aid of

an scientific instrument.

a)

polygraphy

b)

polygraph

c)

lie detector

d)

lie detection

3.

How shall the scientific method of detecting deception be administered?

a)

by observing the physical reaction of the subject during the test

b)

by asking question to the subject pertinent to the case under investigation.

c)

by observing the psycho-physiological reactions of the subject

d)

by interviewing the subject

4.

The word polygraph is a combination of two words “poly” which means:

a)

Lie

b)

Detection

c)

Writing chart

d)

Many

5.

He studied fear and its influence on the heart in which his observation subsequently formed the basis of detection technique.

a)

Angelo Mosso

b)

Cesare Lombroso

c)

William M. Marston

d)

John Larson

6.

He developed the sphygmomanometer and “scientific cradle” which was designed to measure the flow of blood while a person lay on his back in a prone position.

a)

Cesare Lombroso

b)

John Larson

c)

William M. Marston

d)

Angelo Mosso

7.

He employed the first scientific instrument to detect deception, which was known as hydrosphygmograph, an instrument to measures changes in pulse and blood pressure when suspects were asked about their involvement in a particular offense?

a)

Angelo Mosso

b)

William M. Marston

c)

Leonarde Keeler

d)

Cesare Lombroso

8.

He was accorded the distinction of being the first person to utilize an instrument for the purpose of detecting lies.

a)

Angello Mosso

b)

Vittorio Benussi

c)

Cesare Lombroso

d)

Leonarde Keeler

9.

He was considered as the father of the modern polygraphy.

He conducted numerous test for detecting deception utilizing the changes in systolic blood pressure. He also favored the discontinuous method of reading systolic pressure.

a)

Cesare Lombroso

b)

William M. Marston

c)

Harold Burtt

d)

Angelo Mosso

10.

The person who lies in order to avoid the consequences of confession. He or she afraid of embarrassment to avoid ones and is a serious blow to his or her ego.

a)

Panic liar

b)

Black liar

c)

Pathological liar

d)

Psychological liar

11.

This person is a practical liar and lies when it has a higher payoff then telling the truth or someone who lies for years.

a)

Panic liar

b)

Pathological liar

c)

Occupational liar/Professional

d)

Psychopathic liar

12.

This type of liar has no conscience. He shows no regret for his dishonest actions and no manifestation of guilt. This is the most difficult type of liar he is a good actor he can fool most investigator.

a)

Pathological liar

b)

Psychopathic liar

c)

Black liar

d)

Panic liar

13.

It refers to the person who cannot distinguish what is right from wrong, or a person who is mentally sick.

a)

Pathological liar

b)

Black liar

c)

Psychopathic liar

d)

Panic liar

14.

It refers to a person who always pretends and a hypocrite.

a)

Black liar

b)

Panic liar

c)

Psychopathic liar

d)

Pathological liar

15.

The type of lies used to maintain harmony of friendship, harmony of the home or office.

a)

Malicious lie/Black lie

b)

Red lie

c)

Benign or white lie

d)

Black lie

16.

This lie is common to communist countries. This lie is used to destroy other ideologies by means of propaganda.

a)

Malicious lie/Black lie

b)

Lie of exaggeration

c)

Benign lie or white lie

d)

Red lie

17.

The chronic lie purely used to mislead justice, a pure dishonesty to obstruct justice.

a)

Malicious lie/Black lie

b)

Red lie

c)

Benign lie or white lie

d)

Lie of exaggeration

18.

The following are the signs of lie, EXCEPT;

a)

Length of time before giving response.

b)

Unreluctant to submit for polygraph examination.

c)

Failure of subject to look straight into the examiner’s eyes.

d)

Swearing to God

19.

It refers to any deviation (change) from the subject’s normal tracing.

a)

Lying

b)

Specific responses

c)

Reaction

d)

Normal tracing

20.

The tracing wherein no question is asked or irrelevant question is asked to the subject.

a)

Normal tracing

b)

Specific tracing

c)

Reaction

d)

None of these

21.

What is the function of the galvanograph in the polygraph machine?

a)

Breathing of the subject

b)

Blood pressure and pulse rate

c)

Skin resistance of the subject

d)

To record respiration

22.

Component of lie detector which records the pulse rate, amplitude and changes of blood pressure.

a)

Pnuemograph

b)

Kymograph

c)

Cardioshygmograph

d)

Galvanograph

23.

Physiological changes recorded on the polygraph caused by this emotion being experienced by a deceptive subject.

a)

Fear of the examination

b)

Fear of embarrassment

c)

Fear of the polygraph

d)

Fear of detection

24.

Among the four components of polygraph, the most valuable or reliable indicators in detecting deception are___;

a)

Respiratory and blood pressure

b)

Increase in breathing cycle

c)

Pulse rate

d)

Galvanic skin reflex

25.

Which of the following is the primary objective of polygraph test?

a)

To determine if a person is telling the truth.

b)

To speed up process of investigation.

c)

To eliminate innocent subject.

d)

To identify other persons involved.

26.

He was credited as the creator of the systolic blood pressure test used, and employed it in an attempt to detect deception during questioning, using standard blood pressure cuff stethoscope.

a)

Leonarde Keeler

b)

Angelo Mosso

c)

William M. Marston

d)

Sticker

27.

He was considered as the father of the modern polygraphy. He conducted numerous test for detecting deception utilizing the changes in systolic blood pressure. He also favored the discontinuous method of reading systolic pressure.

a)

Leonarde Keeler

b)

Ceasare Lombroso

c)

John A. Larson

d)

Francis Galton

28.

He was considered as the father of scientific lie detection for being the first person to verify the truth and detect deception in a more scientific way.

a)

John A. Larson

b)

Leonarde Keeler

c)

Ceasare Lombroso

d)

Francis Galton

29.

What is the invention of Loenarde Keeler that he was incorporated as one of the component of polygraph machine that serve as a paper feed mechanism?

a)

Galvanograph

b)

Cardiosphygmograph

c)

Pnuemograph

d)

Kymograph

30.

It is the polygraph machine component invented by Physiologist Galvani to measure’s skin resistance to electricity by transmitting a constant minute electrical current through the skin of the selected fingertips.

a)

Kymograph

b)

Cardiosphygmograph

c)

Galvanograph

d)

Pnuemograph

31.

He suggested that the changes in respiration were an indication of deception.

a)

Harold Burtt

b)

Cesare Beccaria

c)

James Makenzie

d)

Angelo Mosso

32.

He is the first person used the term psychogalvanic reflex to use in the word association test.

a)

Vittorio Benussi

b)

Veraguth

c)

Angelo Mosso

d)

Daniel Defoe

33.

He described how he recorded the subject’s breathing using a Maley Pneumograph, noting the changes in respiration-expiration ration during deception.

a)

Angelo Mosso

b)

Veraguth

c)

Vittorio Benussi

d)

Daniel Defoe

34.

What is the purpose of the examination why the subject is required to answer all questions by yes or no only.

a)

To avoid interruption during examination

b)

To avoid distortion of the chart tracing

c)

To shorten the examination

d)

None of the above

35.

It is the type of probable lie question which include the relevant time period under investigation.

a)

Exclusive

b)

Inclusive

c)

Included

d)

Excluded

36.

It is the question to which it is likely that the examinee is untruthful with his answer.

a)

Subjected lie control question

b)

Exclusive lie control question

c)

Directed lie control question

d)

Probable lie control question

37.

The question that designed to ensure that the examiner will not ask unreviewed questions or that the examinee is not afraid that the examiner will ask unreviewed questions.

a)

Sacrifice relevant question

b)

Symptomatic question

c)

Irrelevant question

d)

Control question

38.

What is the length of cardio pen of the polygraph machine?

a)

7 inches

b)

5 inches

c)

4 inches

d)

6 inches

39.

Part of cardiosphygmograph component which indicates the air pressure in the system in millimeters of mercury.

a)

Sphygmomanometer

b)

Rubber pump

c)

Finger electrode

d)

Air cuff

40.

The question that introduces the relevant question to the subject.

a)

Sacrifice relevant question

b)

Symptomatic question

c)

Irrelevant question

d)

Control question

41.

It is the type of relevant question addresses the primary issues or direct involvement of thee subject on the matter under question.

a)

Guilty knowledge

b)

Secondary relevant

c)

Primary relevant

d)

Evidence connecting question

42.

It is designed to probe whether the subject possesses information regarding the identity of the offender of the or the facts of the case under investigation.

a)

Secondary relevant

b)

Evidence connecting question

c)

Primary relevant

d)

Guilty knowledge

43.

The relevant that deals with the physical acts that support the primary issue.

a)

Evidence connecting question

b)

Primary relevant

c)

Secondary relevant

d)

Guilty knowledge

44.

It is the question which is the same in nature with that of the relevant question but broader in scope.

a)

Control question

b)

Irrelevant question

c)

Sacrifice relevant question

d)

Symptomatic question

45.

The upward movement of the cardio pen caused by the contraction of the heart.

a)

Systolic stroke

b)

Diastolic stroke

c)

Vertical lines

d)

Dicrotic notch