Accreditation and Training Flashcards
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Which federal agency oversees polygraph examiner licensing requirements for national security positions?
Answer: Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sets federal polygraph standards for personnel security and suitability determinations.
How many hours of supervised polygraph examinations are typically required by the APA for full membership?
Answer: 200 hours
The American Polygraph Association requires 200 hours of supervised polygraph examination experience for full membership qualification.
What is the primary purpose of a polygraph internship program?
Answer: To provide supervised practical experience under a licensed examiner
Polygraph internships provide hands-on, supervised practical experience where trainees conduct real examinations under the guidance of a licensed, experienced examiner.
Which document formally recognizes a polygraph training school as meeting established professional standards?
Answer: APA accreditation certificate
APA accreditation certification formally recognizes that a polygraph training school meets the professional and curriculum standards established by the American Polygraph Association.
A polygraph examiner who fails to complete required continuing education by the renewal deadline should:
Answer: Immediately cease conducting examinations until requirements are met
Examiners who fail to meet continuing education deadlines must stop conducting examinations until they fulfill the requirements and renew their credentials.
What distinguishes a Certified Polygraph Examiner (CPE) from an intern examiner?
Answer: CPEs have completed required training, supervised exams, and passed a certification exam
A CPE has completed the full accredited training program, accumulated required supervised examination hours, and passed the certification examination.
Which organization publishes the Model Policy on Polygraph Examiner Training and Accreditation used by many state licensing boards?
Answer: American Polygraph Association
The American Polygraph Association publishes model policies on training and accreditation that many state licensing boards adopt or use as a framework.