Is this a control question?

[anonme]

Is this a control question?

Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.

thoughts?

[George W. Maschke]

This question seems like one that might be used as a probable-lie "control" question in a pre-employment polygraph interrogation.

[beech trees]

Is this a control question?

Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.

Where did it appear in the series, and what questions surround it? I agree with Mr. Maschke (of course), but I am curious about my question.

[Pseudo Relevant]

Is this a control question?

Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.

thoughts?

No, this is not a control question. This is a very relevant question for a pre-employment situation. This is a very poorly designed question regardless. Give a countermeasure response on this and your butt will certainly be shown the door.

[George W. Maschke]

Pseudo Relevant,

Why do you believe this question, if asked in a pre-employment polygraph series, would be relevant? It's specifically worded so as to exclude from its scope the application for employment which is the immediate reason for the polygraph examination.