What is a typical polygraph examination like and is there a limit to the number of test questions?
Central Polygraph Services conducts polygraph examinations according to nationally recognized standards and regulations. A typical polygraph examination is divided into three segments. The pre-test interview, the actual polygraph test and the post-test data analysis and review. On average, there are approximately ten questions on a single polygraph chart. These exact same ten questions on a polygraph chart are repeated on between two to three separate polygraph charts for the data analysis. Out of the ten questions on the polygraph chart, a maximum of four of the test questions are the pertinent and specific test questions established by the client, with the remaining six questions asked being generic in nature and established by the examiner. (The limit of questions is due to nationally recognized and approved polygraph testing standards and formats). The four pertinent test questions may be established ahead of time with our staff via e-mail consultation once an appointment slot has
