# What is the difference between **URL:** \ **Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\ **Created:** [December 8, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426 "2022-12-08T23:25:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TurtleBeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/90db22/32.png) [@TurtleBeet](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/TurtleBeet)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/1 "2022-12-08T23:25:29Z")
Hello, What is the difference between TS/SCI with poly and TS/SCI with CI poly. I believe it is the same thing but I haven’t found anything online verifying this. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![backgdinvestigator](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/backgdinvestigator/32/209_2.png) [@backgdinvestigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/backgdinvestigator)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 1:09pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/2 "2022-12-09T13:09:49Z")
One requires the counterintelligence polygraph and the other does not. Not all TS/SCI positions require a polygraph. ---
**Author:** ![TurtleBeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/90db22/32.png) [@TurtleBeet](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/TurtleBeet)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/3 "2022-12-09T22:12:23Z")
Understood. Although, In applications they ask if you have TS/SCI with CI poly or TS/SCI with full scope poly. If someone has a TS/SCI with poly does that mean it is a CI poly or no poly? ---
**Author:** ![backgdinvestigator](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/backgdinvestigator/32/209_2.png) [@backgdinvestigator](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/backgdinvestigator)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/4 "2022-12-10T13:55:50Z")
It depends. The CI and FS polygraphs are different beasts. Even then you might be required to experience the polygraph process again if you are hired. ---
**Author:** ![TurtleBeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/90db22/32.png) [@TurtleBeet](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/TurtleBeet)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/5 "2022-12-12T23:29:42Z")
I might be confused but from what I understand is that there are only two types of Poly: Counterintelligence and Full Scope. The reason I am asking is because I have a XX/XX with Poly but when I apply for other jobs they don’t have that as an option. Instead my options are XX/XXX, XX/XXX with CI poly, and XX/XXX with Full Scope poly. I am curious on where I would stand in that situation. ---
**Author:** ![sbusquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/sbusquirrel/32/34_2.png) [@sbusquirrel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sbusquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/6 "2022-12-13T00:21:13Z")
Chances are it was a CI poly that you took. Besides if it were a “full scope” it probably would have been a more memorable experience 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![katie.h](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5daacb/32.png) [@katie.h](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/katie.h)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/7 "2022-12-14T22:15:34Z")
> **[Questions You Might be Asked in a Polygraph](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/05/03/questions-you-might-be-asked-in-a-polygraph/)** > > Your source for Polygraph news and security-cleared job opportunities. Read "Questions You Might be Asked in a Polygraph ". ---
**Author:** ![TurtleBeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/90db22/32.png) [@TurtleBeet](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/TurtleBeet)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/8 "2022-12-17T00:59:01Z")
Thank you Katie.Keller! ---
**Author:** ![TurtleBeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/90db22/32.png) [@TurtleBeet](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/TurtleBeet)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between/15426/9 "2022-12-17T00:59:32Z")
Oh trust me. It was 100% memorable