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Signs and Symbols Commonly Used in Polygraph Examination

This document outlines common signs and symbols used in polygraph examinations. Key symbols include: X/60/1.5 A - markings made by the examiner on the chart at the start and end of the test. XX indicates the end. | | - marks the beginning and end of each question. + and - signs indicate a yes or no answer to a question. Other symbols track noises, movements, coughs, paper jams and adjustments during the examination.

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Signs and Symbols Commonly Used in Polygraph Examination

This document outlines common signs and symbols used in polygraph examinations. Key symbols include: X/60/1.5 A - markings made by the examiner on the chart at the start and end of the test. XX indicates the end. | | - marks the beginning and end of each question. + and - signs indicate a yes or no answer to a question. Other symbols track noises, movements, coughs, paper jams and adjustments during the examination.

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SIGNS AND SYMBOLS COMMONLY USED IN POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION

X/60/1.5 A – first markings of the examiner on the chart

XX/60/1.5 A – examiners’ mark after the test

X – Start of the test

XX – end of the test

60 – Millimeter of mercury shown in sphygmamometer dial

1.5 – ohms of skin electrical resistance

A or M – refers to automatic or manual galvo amplifier used

| |– particular point where each questions begins and end (also called stimulus mark)

+ (positive sign) – Yes answer to question

– (Negative sign) - No answer to question

A – adjustment

T – subject talked instead of answering with single Yes or No.

R – Subject request for repetition of question

C– Coughing

N – Noise

S – sigh by the subject

PJ – paper jam

SN - subject sniffed

BI– breathing instruction

OS – tracing changed caused by outside stimulus

M – movement

IM– movement instruction

L - laugh
B – used to signify belch

C+ – increase in galvo sensitivity

C- - decrease in galvo sensitivity

Y– yawn

IS – ink stop

CT – clearing of throat

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