SYMPTOMATIC QUESTION

 Its function is to detect and evaluate the presence of outside issues which may suppress
response to relevant questions. This is often true that the subject is fear that they might asked
about another cases in which they are involved but the subject matter under investigation.

Ex:
 Are you completely convinced that I will not ask any question on this test that has not already
been reviewed?
 Is there something else you are afraid I will ask you a question about?

S.K.Y. QUESTIONS

“S” stands for SUSPECT

“K” stands for KNOWLEDGE

“Y” stands for “YOU” as the subject

 These three questions are based on the Backster Technique grouped together to confirm the
previous charts and may detect indirect involvement on guilty knowledge.

Ex:

 (S) Do you suspect anyone in particular of stealing Nick’s iPod?

 (K) Do you know for sure who stole Nick’s iPod?
 (Y) Did you steal Nick’s iPod?

SILENT ANSWER TEST (SAT)

 This test is conducted in the same manner when relevant and control questions are asked but
the subject is instructed to answer the questions silently, to himself, without making any verbal
response causes distortion in the tracing such as sniff or clearing throat.