How do you know when you passed the poly?

[anon110]

just asking how you knew when you passed the poly, figured i'd ask since i just completed mine and i think it went well.

[George W. Maschke]

If your polygraph operator didn't directly accuse you of lying and didn't conduct a post-test interrogation, it's a good indication that you most likely passed.

[anon110]

George,
my polygrapher didn't accuse me of lying. She would step out fo the room, then come back and tell me everything was good. I did go through a poly early last year so my experience this time was less stressful and short, only there for little less than two hours. but then she asked me if i complied with the policies and what not and i left. never indicated if i would need to retest or anything. does that sound promising?

[George W. Maschke]

Yes. It sounds like you passed.

[Dawon]

What if your being accused of using countermeasures? Is there a chance you still passed after being interrogated about it and not giving any admissions

[George W. Maschke]

What if your being accused of using countermeasures? Is there a chance you still passed after being interrogated about it and not giving any admissions

If you're accused of using countermeasures, there is still a chance you passed (provided no admission is made). However, it is a very bad sign.