Report Writing Flashcards
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Which element is considered essential when documenting the relevant questions used in a polygraph examination report?
Answer: The exact wording of the relevant questions as presented
Exact wording of relevant questions must be documented to ensure the report accurately represents what was asked during the examination.
A polygraph examiner notices an error in a finalized report after it has been delivered to the client. What is the appropriate professional course of action?
Answer: Issue a corrected report clearly marked as amended, with the nature of the correction noted
A corrected report should be clearly marked as amended and identify the specific correction to maintain transparency and professional integrity.
When documenting countermeasure suspicion in a polygraph report, what type of evidence should be included?
Answer: Specific observable behaviors such as controlled breathing or muscular tension noted at defined points
Countermeasure suspicion must be supported by specific, observable behaviors logged at specific points in the examination rather than general impressions.
What is the significance of recording the exact start and end times of each chart run in a polygraph report?
Answer: It establishes a documented timeline that can verify chart sequence and duration
Recording chart run times establishes a verifiable timeline that supports the integrity and sequence of the physiological data collected.
Under which circumstance is it appropriate to include a subject's demographic information such as age and occupation in a polygraph report?
Answer: When it is relevant to establishing the examination context or scope
Demographic details should be included when they are contextually relevant to understanding the examination scope, subject population, or applicable standards.
How should an examiner document the use of a comparison (control) question technique versus a concealed information test (CIT) in the report?
Answer: The specific test format and technique should be identified by name in the methodology section
The specific technique employed must be identified by name in the methodology section so reviewers can evaluate the appropriateness and interpretation of results.
When an examination yields a 'No Deception Indicated' conclusion, what should the report explicitly avoid stating?
Answer: That the subject was truthful or is innocent
A polygraph cannot establish truth or innocence; 'No Deception Indicated' means the data showed no significant reactions, not that the subject was truthful.