I took an FBI SA employment poly. I was asked two sets of eight question, one for counter intell and one for drugs. I was never asked anything about stealing...is this normal or was my test cut short?
I have admitted to marijuana usage, after the second set of questions the polygrapher left the room. When he came back he said I failed because I must have been anxious about the guideline questions. There wasn't much more of a post discussion, just that I have to take responsibiltes for my actions and there is no way I could have used majijuana over a course of 12 years without being over the guidelines.  I am within the guidelines, and am confident of that. He then said again that I failed, but that HQ had to review it and I will be getting the letter soon.  Was he trying to get me to admit something, or did I really fail?
Thanks-stressed

I'm sorry to be (one of)   the first ones to break it to you, but if he said you failed, then believe me, you failed.

I was accused of drug usage, even though I've never used illegal drugs in my life.  

After my test, when the examiner came back in the room, he pretty  much told me that I was showing a "reaction" to the question regarding drug usage.  After I defended myself, the examiner kind of ignored my answer.  
Since he wasn't really speaking, but waiting for me to confess to something, I asked him straight out if I failed.  His eyes opened wide like I put him on the spot.  He just kept clearing his throat and saying, "well, I dont' know what to tell you, but you are showing a physiological reaction to the drug usage question".  He never told me directly that I failed.    Of course, 3 weeks later, I received the "offer rescinded" letter.

Therefore, based on my experience, I conclude that you did fail if he told you straight out.

By the way, mine was also for FBI

yeah, that's what I figured. My next questions are about a retest. Of course I am going to appeal, but from what I understand nobody passes the second attempt.

1- what are the odds of getting a retest?
2- is the restest diferent from the 1st? is the format and questioning the same, or do they change it?
3- do you get the same examiner, or do you have to ask for a different one?

Thanks-

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George,
If the retest only focus's on the area the applicant failed, then are control questions still used?

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I did that on my last FBI test but got the same old cqt. what was different was that they dont go over the Qs with you ahead of time and they feebly attempt to trick you with a different style of control question. but since the relevants are worded exactly the same, its lame.

look sharp--i took 4 FBI polys, and never used CMs, and if i had it to do over again, I would have become a master of the CMs because I was innocent. the poly process is stupid and you owe it no favors if you are truly not lying. had i passed I would be in the FBI right now and rightfully so because i met all the criteria. just my 2 cents