Question 1

Crimes are generally defined and their punishments specified by:

Accepted Answer

A)  trial court judges. 
B)  appellate judges. 
C)  codes and statutes. 
D)  the United States Constitution. 
A)  trial court judges. 
B)  appellate judges. 
C)  codes and statutes. 
D)  the United States Constitution. C

Question 2

It is not necessary that some person be harmed for an act to be considered a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Crimes and criminal punishment guidelines are specified in detailed criminal codes and statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A computer crime generally can only be committed by a person having some knowledge of the operation of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Blackmail is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  giving money to a person to influence that person's judgment. 
B)  an illegal demand made by a public official. 
C)  an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official. 
D)  providing improper political influence. 
A)  giving money to a person to influence that person's judgment. 
B)  an illegal demand made by a public official. 
C)  an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official. 
D)  providing improper political influence.

Question 6

Corporations are entitled to Fifth Amendment protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution's protection against self-incrimination applies to:

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals only. 
B)  corporations only. 
C)  both individuals and corporations. 
D)  individuals, but only in their official capacity within a business. 
A)  individuals only. 
B)  corporations only. 
C)  both individuals and corporations. 
D)  individuals, but only in their official capacity within a business.

Question 8

The unauthorized use of a computer belonging to someone else is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a crime in all states. 
B)  a crime in some states. 
C)  not a crime in any state. 
D)  a crime under federal law only. 
A)  a crime in all states. 
B)  a crime in some states. 
C)  not a crime in any state. 
D)  a crime under federal law only.

Question 9

For business crimes, managers cannot be held criminally responsible for the conduct of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Penalties for crimes are:

Accepted Answer

A)  always paid to the government. 
B)  always paid to the victim(s). 
C)  shared equally between the government and the victim(s). 
D)  subject to forfeiture. 
A)  always paid to the government. 
B)  always paid to the victim(s). 
C)  shared equally between the government and the victim(s). 
D)  subject to forfeiture.

Question 11

A crime consists of three elements: the mental state, the intent, and the act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sally operates a large manufacturing firm near a federal land preserve known for its waterfowl and fauna. The federal government has just filed suit against Sally and her corporation, charging them with criminal violations of various environmental protection statutes. What rights do Sally and her corporation have that are guaranteed under the United States Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment requirement that a

Question 13

Computer crimes include:

Accepted Answer

A)  theft of hardware. 
B)  theft of software. 
C)  intentional damage to information stored on a computer. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  theft of hardware. 
B)  theft of software. 
C)  intentional damage to information stored on a computer. 
D)  All of these.

Question 14

Corporate managers found guilty of masterminding any criminal activity must be sentenced to prison time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

White-collar crimes generally involve violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Extortion and blackmail are exactly the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Money __________ involves the knowing and willful participation in a financial transaction involving unlawful proceeds when the transaction is designed to conceal or disguise the source of the funds.

Accepted Answer

A)  ironing 
B)  vacuuming 
C)  laundering 
D)  cooking 
A)  ironing 
B)  vacuuming 
C)  laundering 
D)  cooking

Question 18

Failure to give ______ means that a defendant's statements or confession cannot be used as evidence against that individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Miranda warnings 
B)  the Sarbanes-Oxley warnings 
C)  the Fourth Amendment warnings 
D)  the Fifth Amendment warnings 
A)  the Miranda warnings 
B)  the Sarbanes-Oxley warnings 
C)  the Fourth Amendment warnings 
D)  the Fifth Amendment warnings

Question 19

"Mental state" does not require an awareness of guilt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches applies to:

Accepted Answer

A)  personal homes only. 
B)  businesses only. 
C)  both homes and businesses. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  personal homes only. 
B)  businesses only. 
C)  both homes and businesses. 
D)  none of these.

Exam 7: Crimes

Crimes are generally defined and their punishments specified by:

It is not necessary that some person be harmed for an act to be considered a crime.

Crimes and criminal punishment guidelines are specified in detailed criminal codes and statutes.

A computer crime generally can only be committed by a person having some knowledge of the operation of a computer.

Blackmail is defined as:

Corporations are entitled to Fifth Amendment protection.

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution's protection against self-incrimination applies to:

The unauthorized use of a computer belonging to someone else is:

For business crimes, managers cannot be held criminally responsible for the conduct of their employees.

Penalties for crimes are:

A crime consists of three elements: the mental state, the intent, and the act.

Computer crimes include:

Corporate managers found guilty of masterminding any criminal activity must be sentenced to prison time.

White-collar crimes generally involve violence.

Extortion and blackmail are exactly the same.

Money __________ involves the knowing and willful participation in a financial transaction involving unlawful proceeds when the transaction is designed to conceal or disguise the source of the funds.

Failure to give ______ means that a defendant's statements or confession cannot be used as evidence against that individual.

"Mental state" does not require an awareness of guilt.

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches applies to:

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Third Persons and Contracts

Discharge of Contracts

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Personal Property and Bailments

Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management

Nature and Form of Sales

Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability: Warranties and Torts

Obligations and Performance

Remedies for Breach of Sales Contracts

Kinds of Negotiable Instruments and Negotiability

Transfers of Negotiable Instruments and Warranties of Parties

Liability of the Parties Under Negotiable Instruments

Checks and Funds Transfers

Nature of the Debtor Creditor Relationship

Consumer Protection

Secured Transactions in Personal Property

Bankruptcy

Insurance

Agency

Third Persons in Agency

Regulation of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Law

Types of Business Organizations

Partnerships

LPs, LLCs, and LLPs

Corporate Formation

Shareholder Rights in Corporations

Securities Regulation

Accountants Liability and Malpractice

Management of Corporations

Real Property

Environmental Law and Land Use Controls

Leases

Decedents Estates and Trusts

Filters