Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why would I be asked to take a polygraph examination?

2. Should I take a polygraph examination?

3. What is a polygraph?

4. What happens during a polygraph examination?

5. Who uses polygraph examinations?

6. How accurate is a polygraph?

7. What if the person has a medical condition?

8. Can a person fail a polygraph because of high blood pressure or nervousness?

9. Can someone beat the test?

10. Is the polygraph admissible in court?

11. What does it mean when someone "fails" a polygraph?

12. What Legislation dictates polygraph?

13. Are the results and information confidential?