Question 1

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

State the eight attributes of organized crime,and describe each.

Accepted Answer

1.Absence of political goals: The goals of an organized crime group are money and power,NOT social doctrine,political beliefs,or ideological concerns.
2.Is hierarchical: The structure is vertical with at least three permanent ranks.
3.Has a limited or exclusive membership: Qualifications may include ethnic background,kinship,race,criminal record,or similar considerations.Membership usually requires a sponsor.
4.Constitutes a unique subculture: They view themselves as distinct from conventional society.
5.Perpetuates itself: The organization is designed to persist through time,beyond the life of the current membership.
6.Exhibits a willingness to use illegal violence: Violence is an available and accepted resource,not restricted by ethical considerations,but controlled only by practical limitations.
7.Is monopolistic: The group strives for hegemony over a geographic area or "industry," legal or illegal.
8.Is governed by explicit rules and regulations: The group has rules and regulations that members are expected to obey.

Question 3

In a bureaucracy,positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

Accepted Answer

competence

Question 4

A criminal network has points of _____________ where participants congregate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A criminal network has points of _____________...

Question 5

According to Abadinsky,which variable best distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​organization 
B) ​communication 
C) ​economics 
D) ​persistent use of violence 
A) ​organization 
B) ​communication 
C) ​economics 
D) ​persistent use of violence

Question 6

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests.This third party person is often referred to as a what?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​parlayer 
B) ​broker 
C) ​remunerator 
D) ​joiner 
A) ​parlayer 
B) ​broker 
C) ​remunerator 
D) ​joiner

Question 7

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating,manufacturing,transporting,or distributing illegal drugs.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Prescripted terrorism 
B) ​Narcoterrorism 
C) ​Cyberterrorism 
D) ​Postal terrorism 
A) ​Prescripted terrorism 
B) ​Narcoterrorism 
C) ​Cyberterrorism 
D) ​Postal terrorism

Question 8

An organized crime group dislikes competition.This statement best describes which attribute of organized crime?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the violence attribute 
B) ​the organizational attribute 
C) ​the kinship attribute 
D) ​the monopolistic attribute 
A) ​the violence attribute 
B) ​the organizational attribute 
C) ​the kinship attribute 
D) ​the monopolistic attribute

Question 9

Please define and then explain why so called "points of convergence" are so important to organized crime groups.

Accepted Answer

A criminal network has points of converg

Question 10

Unlike organized crime,terrorism is inherently _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike organized crime,terrorism is inherently _____________....

Question 11

Credentialing by reputation:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​encourages networking. 
B) ​facilitates cooperation between criminals. 
C) ​promotes business relationships. 
D) ​encourages networking,facilitates cooperation between criminals,and promotes business relationships. 
A) ​encourages networking. 
B) ​facilitates cooperation between criminals. 
C) ​promotes business relationships. 
D) ​encourages networking,facilitates cooperation between criminals,and promotes business relationships.

Question 12

Based on recent history,terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness,largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a criminal network,the "third person" who serves as a "social bridge" is often referred to as a(n)_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a criminal network,the "third person" who...

Question 14

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​means and ends. 
B) ​tactics. 
C) ​organizational structure. 
D) ​means and ends,tactics,and organizational structure. 
A) ​means and ends. 
B) ​tactics. 
C) ​organizational structure. 
D) ​means and ends,tactics,and organizational structure.

Question 15

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A criminal network typically functions within a...

Question 16

Which of the following is said to serve to promote business relationships between criminals who do not enjoy a history of interaction?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​franchising 
B) ​structuring 
C) ​credentialing 
D) ​joint venturing 
A) ​franchising 
B) ​structuring 
C) ​credentialing 
D) ​joint venturing

Question 17

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​neutral 
B) ​liberal 
C) ​conservative 
D) ​detached 
A) ​neutral 
B) ​liberal 
C) ​conservative 
D) ​detached

Question 18

Which of the following is true of today's criminal networks?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​They are fluid,forming new alliances with other networks around the world. 
B) ​They are fluid,but form new alliances only within their own country. 
C) ​They are rigid,avoiding new alliances with other networks. 
D) ​They are fluid,but form new alliances only with their own ethnic group. 
A) ​They are fluid,forming new alliances with other networks around the world. 
B) ​They are fluid,but form new alliances only within their own country. 
C) ​They are rigid,avoiding new alliances with other networks. 
D) ​They are fluid,but form new alliances only with their own ethnic group.

Question 19

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.​

Accepted Answer

Compartmen

Question 20

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{NOT}}$ a feature of bureaucracies?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a complicated hierarchy 
B) ​extensive division of labor 
C) ​equality of membership 
D) ​extensive written rules and regulations 
A) ​a complicated hierarchy 
B) ​extensive division of labor 
C) ​equality of membership 
D) ​extensive written rules and regulations

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests.

State the eight attributes of organized crime,and describe each.

In a bureaucracy,positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

A criminal network has points of _____________ where participants congregate.

According to Abadinsky,which variable best distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime?

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests.This third party person is often referred to as a what?

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating,manufacturing,transporting,or distributing illegal drugs.

An organized crime group dislikes competition.This statement best describes which attribute of organized crime?

Please define and then explain why so called "points of convergence" are so important to organized crime groups.

Unlike organized crime,terrorism is inherently _____________.

Credentialing by reputation:

Based on recent history,terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness,largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

In a criminal network,the "third person" who serves as a "social bridge" is often referred to as a(n)_____________.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Which of the following is said to serve to promote business relationships between criminals who do not enjoy a history of interaction?

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments.

Which of the following is true of today's criminal networks?

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{NOT}}$ a feature of bureaucracies?

Explanations for Organized Crime

United States

Italy and Albania

Colombia and Mexico

Russia and the Former Soviet Union

Asia

Africa

Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

Organized Crime: "Goods and Services"

Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Organized Crime in Labor, Business, and Money Laundering

Organized Crime Statutes

Investigating and Prosecuting Organized Crime

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Organized Crime

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests.​

State the eight attributes of organized crime,and describe each.

In a bureaucracy,positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

A criminal network has points of _____________ where participants congregate.

According to Abadinsky,which variable best distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime?​

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests.This third party person is often referred to as a what?​

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating,manufacturing,transporting,or distributing illegal drugs.​

An organized crime group dislikes competition.This statement best describes which attribute of organized crime?​

Please define and then explain why so called "points of convergence" are so important to organized crime groups.

Unlike organized crime,terrorism is inherently _____________.

Credentialing by reputation:​

Based on recent history,terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness,largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

In a criminal network,the "third person" who serves as a "social bridge" is often referred to as a(n)_____________.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:​

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Which of the following is said to serve to promote business relationships between criminals who do not enjoy a history of interaction?​

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments.​

Which of the following is true of today's criminal networks?​

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.​

Which of the following is NOT‾\underline{\text{NOT}}NOT​ a feature of bureaucracies?​

Explanations for Organized Crime

United States

Italy and Albania

Colombia and Mexico

Russia and the Former Soviet Union

Asia

Africa

Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

Organized Crime: "Goods and Services"

Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Organized Crime in Labor, Business, and Money Laundering

Organized Crime Statutes

Investigating and Prosecuting Organized Crime

Filters

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests.

According to Abadinsky,which variable best distinguishes organized crime from conventional crime?

Criminal subcultures require a third party who can construct a "social bridge" between persons with complementary resources and interests.This third party person is often referred to as a what?

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating,manufacturing,transporting,or distributing illegal drugs.

An organized crime group dislikes competition.This statement best describes which attribute of organized crime?

Credentialing by reputation:

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

Which of the following is said to serve to promote business relationships between criminals who do not enjoy a history of interaction?

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments.

Which of the following is true of today's criminal networks?

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.

Which of the following is $\underline{\text{NOT}}$ a feature of bureaucracies?