How do we know for sure they are control questions?

The one on the list about touching oneself while thinking about a child is similar to that of, Have you gone to places where children congregate for sexual gratification/stimulation . . . I forget how it's worded, but words to that effect. Both are fairly specific, and I would think one would remember having done these things. Although, of course, there are those who would try to deny it no matter what. 

A member of my group was busted after failing that question about going where kids congregate. 

Also, are all questions concerning honesty, control questions? There were four questions I was asked about honesty not including the throwaway question about lying to my PO, my therapist and the group. He ended by asking if I'd been honest during the test. Which I had been.

Assuming these are all control questions, would they account for most of the control questions on the test?

Thanks for responding, George.

Being in an area or going into an area where children congregate is a direct violation of our probation. Is it that part of the question that asks about our intention of why we're there that makes it a control question? I'm not doubting you, I just want to be absolutely sure it is a control question before I create a reaction. 

Also, why do they ask if we've had alcohol in the last 24 hours before the test?

Appreciate your responses!

Hello, George,

I understand that part, I'm trying to figure out why it's a control question and not a relevant one, since going where children congregate is also against our probation.

I read in the book that we're to ask ourselves about every question: is this something they would expect everyone to have done? In my opinion, the PO wouldn't expect that every one of his probationers had hung around a playground for the purpose of gawking at children. 

This is the only question that really makes me nervous because I don't want to be causing a reaction to it without being 100% certain that it is a control question. Just looking for reassurance that it is a control question.

Okay, thanks. I guess I misread what you said. I thought it could be a control question since part of it involves the intention as to why you're in that place. I thought intentions weren't able to be polygraphed for. 

Again, thanks!

I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. Polygraph question series typically include up to three or at most four "control" questions.