WHAT DOES A POLYGRAPH CONSIST OF?
A Polygraph examination consists of three separate and distinct phases: The “Pre-Test” interview, the “In-Test” phase and the “Post-Test” interview. a) PRE-TEST INTERVIEWDuring the pre-test interview, the polygraph examiner will explain your legal rights and the voluntary nature of the examination. Also discussed is your medical, physical, and psychological background as well as your knowledge of the investigation and an explanation on how the instrument works. b) IN-TEST PHASE at this point the polygraph examiner will review all the pertinent test questions with you and then conduct a “Demonstration Test” to help him/her assess your suitability for additional tests. Several tests will then be conducted which will include the reviewed questions. There will be no surprise questions on any of the tests. The polygraph examiner will then analyze the results of each test to arrive at an opinion. c) POST-TEST INTERVIEW During the post-test interview, the polygraph examiner will discuss the r
