Ray,

Thank you for your reply.  I appreciate your genuine and non-hostile response.

I agree with much of what you stated.  Regarding applicants being labeled child molesters (just realized this is the correct spelling), I understand that falls under a more specific testing category (at least with pre-employment screening) and this just happens to be what your applicant admitted to.  I was just going along with your example.  Sorry for the confusion.

Given your statements regarding knowledge of the polygraph, what would be your recommendation to someone facing a pre-employment polygraph that, although able to differentiate between questions types and understanding of each type's purpose, chooses not to use any types of countermeasures?  I've gathered that you feel an applicant should be honest about this knowledge.  What MIGHT happen next?  I realize you can't speak for every agency/every examiner.  What would you do in this case?

Also, what are your feelings on cognitive/mental countermeasures?  I've seen various statements indicating that (assuming one does not need to lie on relevant questions) several methods exist to provide a measurable response to controls in an effort to pass but WITHOUT using any type of detectable physical tactic.  Are these countermeasures, in your opinion, "seen" on the charts upon examination?  

Thanks again for the response.  Your willingness to share your knowledge is much appreciated.