### Question
How does SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS define counterintelligence polygraph examination?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2655*, **counterintelligence polygraph examination** is defined as:

> 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:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2655*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER V-SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS > Part A-Safeguards and Security**

