The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 forbids the use of the polygraph for ______.
A) making employment decisions for all jobs in the United States
B) making employment decisions except for certain categories of jobs
C) testing current employees to see if they have ever stolen from the company
D) testing current employees randomly in order to catch thieves

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 allows the use of polygraph tests in certain situations, such as in investigations involving economic loss or injury to the employer, but prohibits its use for making employment decisions except for certain categories of jobs, such as those related to national security or handling of drugs. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it correctly states the limitation on the use of polygraph in employment decisions. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they are not entirely accurate or are too broad or too specific.

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 Forbids the Use