CPE Legal and Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Are polygraph results generally admissible as evidence in court?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only under certain circumstances

Answer

Yes, they are always admissible in court

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No, they are never admissible in court

Answer

Yes, but only in criminal cases

Question 2

What is one of the primary ethical considerations for polygraph examiners?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining confidentiality and obtaining voluntary consent

Answer

Testing suspects without their consent

Answer

Conducting tests without a relevant investigation

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Giving the results to the prosecution or defense without consent

Question 3

Which of the following is a legal requirement for conducting a polygraph test?

Accepted Answer

The examiner must be licensed in the state where the test is being conducted

Answer

The examiner must be a licensed psychologist

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The subject must be informed of the questions before the test

Answer

The subject must agree to the test without any time to think

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a violation of ethical standards in polygraph testing?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a polygraph test on a person without informing them of their rights

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Using polygraph results to assist in criminal investigations with consent

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Maintaining records of the polygraph test for future reference

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Ensuring that the test subject is not coerced into taking the test

Question 5

How should polygraph examiners handle the results if a subject refuses to take the test?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and do not proceed with the test

Answer

Force the subject to comply with the test

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Conduct the test without the subject's consent

Answer

Ignore the refusal and proceed with the test anyway