What type of questions does the FBI ask in a polygraph exam?

Question

I'm applying for an internship with the FBI, and eventually for a career as a special agent. I was wondering if anyone has any first-hand knowledge of the type of questions you're asked during their polygraph exams. Are they simply questions such as "have you done drugs?", "have you ever worked for a foreign government?", etc. Or are they much deeper, personal questions?

Would little things like having bought an illegal pair of Oakley sunglasses on the street in NYC once back in high school, or having illeaglly downloaded music, just for examples, count as things they'd care about or are would they not care that much about little things like that as long as you are telling the truth and being honest?

p.s. I don't want stupid answers like "Do you enjoy tapping phones, even if it is some innocent American?....If you hate America and its freedoms, you should love being an FBI agent. " In other words, I don't want answers from ignorant people such as this user. The FBI's top priority is counterterrorism - ya know, preventing another 9/11. So if that's what you consider hating America, well then you prob. have the IQ of a piece of broccoli. Everyone criticizes like "oh, God they tap phones" - but if that's what it takes to catch terrorist cells in the U.S., then so be it. If we get attacked again, I bet you'll be that same person complaining that the FBI & CIA should have done more to protect America. Ever hear the expression "freedom isn't free?" Yeah, some rights need to be stretched to keep the country safe in today's world. No agent has ever tapped an innocent American's phone with malicious intent, and when it does happen it gets investigated. Go get your facts straight.

Answer 1

I would assume that the questions would be as those in a life style poly, i.e., questions regarding sex, family members, what ifs, would you, have you ever thought of...

Most of these questions will be whacky questions which most of us would think are offensive. Be prepared to get hit with questions you wouldn't even imagine.

I was also told by someone who took a lifestyle poly that the questions were so offensive that she couldn't finish -- she was actually embarassed and became very defensive. She went back 6 months later and was well prepared to answer the questions head on and truthfully.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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What type of questions does the FBI ask in a polygraph exam?
I'm applying for an internship with the FBI, and eventually for a career as a special agent. I was wondering if anyone has any first-hand knowledge of the type of questions you're asked during their polygraph exams. Are they simply questions such as "have you done drugs?",...

Answer 4

Somebody told me that they ask personal questions like: Have you ever sexually molested children? Have you ever think abou it? Do you want to kill somebody? do you think the president is doing wrong for ____?
stuff like that.... once again I don't know first hand.... but I know for sure they will try by all means possible to make sure that you are a honest person... I do not believe little stuff will count but once agains I don't know, the FBI tries to keep everything a secret for security purposes.

Answer 5

Personal questions are asked first and complex inquiries follows to determine if the applicant is lying.

Answer 6

They will ask you things like, "Do you enjoy reaching your hands up people's butts and performing cavity searches?". Do you enjoy tapping phones, even if it is some innocent American? Do you think the Patriot Act is something that should be abused? etc. etc. Great stuff. If you hate America and its freedoms, you should love being an FBI agent. Good luck!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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