CPE Examination Techniques 5

Question 1

Under APA standards, what is the recommended inter-question interval (silence between questions) during chart collection?

Accepted Answer

20–25 seconds

Answer

APA guidelines recommend approximately 20–25 seconds between questions to allow physiological responses to return to baseline before the next stimulus.

Question 2

The 'Backster Zone Comparison Technique' evaluates physiological data in three zones. Which zone is associated with the 'fear of detection' spot?

Accepted Answer

Green zone

Answer

In Backster's ZCT, the green zone corresponds to the area of the chart where fear-of-detection-related responses associated with comparison questions are expected.

Question 3

An examinee in a specific-issue examination claims to have no memory of the event in question. The examiner's best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a Peak of Tension test to probe for recognition

Answer

A POT test can identify whether an examinee who claims amnesia actually recognizes specific details of the event, providing diagnostic information despite the memory claim.

Question 4

In federal law enforcement polygraph practice, which examination format is mandated by the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute (DoDPI) for use in national security screening?

Accepted Answer

Test for Espionage and Sabotage (TES)

Answer

The Test for Espionage and Sabotage (TES) is the DoDPI-mandated format for national security screening examinations within federal agencies.

Question 5

When a numerical chart score falls in the 'inconclusive' range, the examiner should:

Accepted Answer

Conduct additional charts or report the result as inconclusive per format standards

Answer

Inconclusive results indicate insufficient data for a definitive decision, and the examiner may run additional charts or report the outcome as inconclusive without inferring deception.

(CPE) Certified Polygraph Examiner Practice Test

(CPE) Certified Polygraph Examiner Practice Test

CPE Examination Techniques 5