After this, they do a lie detector test. If your lie detector test comes back that you've been deceptive in answering questions on your application, they will dismiss you from the hiring process. You're living in the old world. If you apply with a governmental agency now, you're a suspect. They want your bank account numbers, your investment portfolio, all groups to which you belong, and dozens of other pieces of information. According to EEOC, they're not supposed to ask about your family, but I know of many agencies that ask if you are divorced, and if you are divorced, they want the contact information for your ex-spouse. If you decline to answer any questions, you are removed from consideration, and if you come back as being deceptive on the lie detector test, you are also dismissed from consideration.