The question, "Did you rob the liquor store?" asked during the administration of a lie detector test, is a(n) _____ question.
A)control
B)deceptive
C)relevant
D)irrelevant

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The question is relevant as it pertains to the issue being investigated (robbing the liquor store). Control questions are designed to establish a baseline for the individual's physiological responses and are not directly related to the issue at hand. Deceptive questions are designed to confuse or trip up the individual being tested. Irrelevant questions are not related to the issue being investigated.

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