Polygraph Q&A: Pre-Employment, Inconclusives, Juveniles, and Common Myths

Mar 11

Written By David Goldberg | Expert Polygraph Examiner

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In this listener Q&A episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg answers questions sent in from around the United States and around the world, covering some of the most common concerns people have before taking a polygraph test.

From pre-employment issues and prior juvenile history to heart murmurs, inconclusive results, private testing, juvenile testing age requirements, and whether a spouse can sit in during an exam, David breaks down what really matters — and what doesn’t — when it comes to professional polygraph testing.

Listeners will hear David address:

Whether past juvenile conduct affects a pre-employment polygraph
Why medical issues like heart murmurs do not automatically impact results
Why only the examiner and examinee should be in the room during testing
Who writes the questions for a polygraph exam
The difference between private, pre-employment, and law enforcement testing
Why “inconclusive” results often point to examiner error or improper test formulation
Whether a prior failed polygraph can affect a future application

David also emphasizes one of the most important lessons for anyone considering a polygraph: do your due diligence before choosing an examiner. Experience, training, professionalism, and issue-specific expertise matter — especially when the outcome could affect your career, reputation, or future.

This episode is a practical guide for anyone preparing for a polygraph, trying to understand a past result, or simply wanting the truth behind common myths and misunderstandings.

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David Goldberg | Expert Polygraph Examiner

David Goldberg is the founder of Executive Protection Group Polygraph Service, a premier polygraph/lie detector test service based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. With over 22 years of experience as a Virginia State Licensed Advanced Board-Certified Polygraph Examiner, David brings unparalleled expertise to each examination, guaranteeing that his clients receive accurate and reliable results, providing the closure they need to move forward in life.

Polygraph Q&A: Pre-Employment, Inconclusives, Juveniles, and Common Myths

Inside The Polygraph Season 2 Episode 9

Now Streaming on All Major Podcast Platforms!

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