CPE Legal and Ethical Considerations 2

Question 1

Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), which of the following employer types is EXEMPT from its restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Federal, state, and local government employers

Answer

Government employers at the federal, state, and local levels are explicitly exempt from EPPA's restrictions on polygraph use.

Question 2

A polygraph examiner is subpoenaed to testify about a client's examination results. The client has NOT waived privilege. What is the examiner's most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the client and consult legal counsel before disclosing

Answer

The examiner should notify the client and seek legal guidance before disclosing privileged information, allowing time to assert applicable privilege.

Question 3

Which APA ethical standard requires examiners to maintain accurate and complete records of all examinations conducted?

Accepted Answer

Standard of record-keeping

Answer

The APA's record-keeping standard obligates examiners to maintain thorough, accurate examination documentation.

Question 4

During a pre-test interview, the examinee discloses a plan to harm a specific third party after the exam. The examiner's ethical duty under the 'Tarasoff' principle requires:

Accepted Answer

Warning the potential victim and/or notifying authorities

Answer

The Tarasoff duty to warn/protect requires examiners to take reasonable steps to protect identifiable potential victims from serious threats.

Question 5

Which federal law most directly governs the use of polygraphs in pre-employment screening by private sector employers?

Accepted Answer

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988

Answer

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 is the primary federal law restricting private-sector employers from using polygraphs for pre-employment screening.

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CPE Legal and Ethical Considerations 2