Which of the Following Statements Is True of Polygraph Tests

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of polygraph tests?

• A) They are legally used by most private employers to screen job applicants.
• B) They may be legally used by most private employers to randomly check current employees.
• C) They may be legally used by private companies that sell controlled substances to test both job applicants and current employees.
• D) They are used when senior employees are being transferred to a different department within a firm.
• E) They are generally not used by public employers for screening job applicants.

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