Polygraph examiner
AHH a lie detector ANSWER by Engl1sh: A perfessional typically uses the term 'polygraph' test.
Yes, the U.S. Border Patrol uses polygraph testing as part of the hiring process. Polygraph testing is required of all applicants going through the expedited hiring process and other applicants may be subjected to one, as well.
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In police work, the two major uses of polygraph testing are specific issue testing and preemployment screening. In specific issue testing, the polygraph is used to investigate whether a particular person is responsible for or involved in the commission of a specific offense. Polygraph testing can help to verify information collected during traditional background investigations and to uncover information not otherwise available. The commonly held belief that polygraph examination results are not admitted into evidence in court is untrue. Some courts admit polygraph evidence even over the objection of counsel; in other jurisdictions, polygraph results are admitted by stipulation
In police work, the two major uses of polygraph testing are specific issue testing and preemployment screening. In specific issue testing, the polygraph is used to investigate whether a particular person is responsible for or involved in the commission of a specific offense. Polygraph testing can help to verify information collected during traditional background investigations and to uncover information not otherwise available. The commonly held belief that polygraph examination results are not admitted into evidence in court is untrue. Some courts admit polygraph evidence even over the objection of counsel; in other jurisdictions, polygraph results are admitted by stipulation
The polygraph test is not "proof-positive". The polygraph test is not completely unreliable.
parts of a polygraph machine
American Polygraph Association was created in 1966.
It means "an activity in which a person is engaged".
The full scope Polygraph is any typical polygraph but it includes lifestyle questions. E.G. Have you ever had sexual relations with underage children?
A polygraph is used to help detect if someone is lying.
Of course I'll submit to a polygraph test.