### Question
How is the term counterintelligence polygraph examination defined?


### Answer
The term **counterintelligence polygraph examination** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7383h* as the following:

> a polygraph examination using questions reasonably calculated to obtain counterintelligence information, including questions relating to espionage, sabotage, terrorism, unauthorized disclosure of classified information, deliberate damage to or malicious misuse of a United States Government information or defense system, and unauthorized contact with foreign nationals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7383h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XV-MATTERS RELATING TO SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY, AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE**

