Tom Is Interested in Working for an Intelligence Branch of the Government

question 43

Multiple Choice

Tom is interested in working for an intelligence branch of the government. A polygraph test is part of the interview process. Though Tom intends to be honest, he is worried that the polygraph will say he is lying when he is not. Tom's friend Cameron assures Tom that polygraph tests are infallible. Is Cameron right?

• A) Yes; polygraphs pick up certain physiological responses associated with lying, and there is no way to change or hide those responses.
• B) Yes; many government agencies rely on polygraphs, and they would not do so if the tests were fallible.
• C) No; anxiety may cause false positives and people can be coached to "beat" polygraphs.
• D) No; polygraph machines are just props that allow the examiner to watch for cues that the subject is lying, and the examiner may make errors due to bias.

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Comprehend the concept of molecular polarity and its effects.

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its outstanding shares, indicating the profitability of a company on a per-share basis.

Times-Interest-Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its current earnings.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

ROA

Return on Assets, a financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its total assets.