Question 1

Which is NOT one of the reasons why burglar alarms usually do not assist in apprehending burglars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Burglars often avoid places with alarms. 
B)  Alarms can be foiled by burglars. 
C)  Most burglar alarms are false. 
D)  Police departments never know when a burglar alarm goes off. 
A)  Burglars often avoid places with alarms. 
B)  Alarms can be foiled by burglars. 
C)  Most burglar alarms are false. 
D)  Police departments never know when a burglar alarm goes off. D

Question 2

CRAVED defines the types of objects commonly stolen by burglars as concealable, removable, available, valuable, enjoyable, and disposable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Why are arson cases so difficult to solve?

Accepted Answer

Arson is difficult to solve and poses unique challenges for investigators. A considerable amount of time is spent determining whether a crime was even committed. Arson investigations often are unable to locate witnesses. Fire departments also are involved, complicating the investigation of the case.

Question 4

With regard to burglaries, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  most are of businesses 
B)  most occur at night 
C)  the highest rate of burglaries is in January 
D)  the clearance rate for burglaries is approximately 13 percent 
A)  most are of businesses 
B)  most occur at night 
C)  the highest rate of burglaries is in January 
D)  the clearance rate for burglaries is approximately 13 percent

Question 5

______ is a method of stealing a car that involves the hot-wiring of a car.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stripping 
B)  Burglary 
C)  Ransacking 
D)  Peeling 
A)  Stripping 
B)  Burglary 
C)  Ransacking 
D)  Peeling

Question 6

The point of origin of a fire can be determined through fire patterns and interviews with witnesses and victims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What does the choice of the most effective interrogation strategy largely depend on?

Accepted Answer

A)  the characteristics of the suspect 
B)  the characteristics of the victim 
C)  the characteristics of the crime 
D)  the characteristics of the crime scene 
A)  the characteristics of the suspect 
B)  the characteristics of the victim 
C)  the characteristics of the crime 
D)  the characteristics of the crime scene

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pyromaniac sets fire for purposes of emotional satisfaction. 
B)  A pyromaniac usually sets fires during the day. 
C)  A pyromaniac is most likely to set fires with another person. 
D)  A pyromaniac usually selects targets very carefully. 
A)  A pyromaniac sets fire for purposes of emotional satisfaction. 
B)  A pyromaniac usually sets fires during the day. 
C)  A pyromaniac is most likely to set fires with another person. 
D)  A pyromaniac usually selects targets very carefully.

Question 9

The two primary motivations for stealing a car are joyriding and profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a motive of arson?

Accepted Answer

A)  anger or revenge 
B)  terrorism 
C)  grieving 
D)  conceal other crimes 
A)  anger or revenge 
B)  terrorism 
C)  grieving 
D)  conceal other crimes

Question 11

A burglar's modus operandi is not determined through ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferences regarding the chosen target 
B)  the perpetrator's method of entry 
C)  the type of property stolen 
D)  how the victim did hide property 
A)  inferences regarding the chosen target 
B)  the perpetrator's method of entry 
C)  the type of property stolen 
D)  how the victim did hide property

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a level of experience attained by burglars?

Accepted Answer

A)  professional 
B)  advanced 
C)  midrange 
D)  novice 
A)  professional 
B)  advanced 
C)  midrange 
D)  novice

Question 13

Describe a bait car and its use in criminal investigations.

Accepted Answer

A bait car can be used as a way to appre

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a classification for the cause of a fire?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural 
B)  suspicious 
C)  incendiary 
D)  arson 
A)  natural 
B)  suspicious 
C)  incendiary 
D)  arson

Question 15

What is not one of the reasons why burglary victims feel traumatized?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's an invasion of privacy. 
B)  They lost property. 
C)  The perpetrator was personal in his/her approach. 
D)  They suffer from fear and emotional consequences. 
A)  It's an invasion of privacy. 
B)  They lost property. 
C)  The perpetrator was personal in his/her approach. 
D)  They suffer from fear and emotional consequences.

Question 16

Evidence of an inside job at an arson scene may not include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  missing personal items from the scene 
B)  missing personal records or books 
C)  pets 
D)  missing tools 
A)  missing personal items from the scene 
B)  missing personal records or books 
C)  pets 
D)  missing tools

Question 17

With regard to vehicle theft, what is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most vehicle thefts involve automobiles. 
B)  The most common reason is for joyriding. 
C)  Urban areas have a much higher rate of vehicle thefts than rural areas. 
D)  Cities in the Midwest usually have the highest vehicle theft rates. 
A)  Most vehicle thefts involve automobiles. 
B)  The most common reason is for joyriding. 
C)  Urban areas have a much higher rate of vehicle thefts than rural areas. 
D)  Cities in the Midwest usually have the highest vehicle theft rates.

Question 18

Larcenies often have few investigative leads to pursue because there often are no witnesses, no usable evidence, and little variation in motive, and the property taken is not remarkable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Arson does not require intent to cause harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

VINs are a series of numbers and letters that can be found in multiple locations on the car. They are unique to each car.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is NOT one of the reasons why burglar alarms usually do not assist in apprehending burglars?

CRAVED defines the types of objects commonly stolen by burglars as concealable, removable, available, valuable, enjoyable, and disposable.

Why are arson cases so difficult to solve?

With regard to burglaries, ______.

______ is a method of stealing a car that involves the hot-wiring of a car.

The point of origin of a fire can be determined through fire patterns and interviews with witnesses and victims.

What does the choice of the most effective interrogation strategy largely depend on?

Which of the following is TRUE?

The two primary motivations for stealing a car are joyriding and profit.

Which of the following is NOT a motive of arson?

A burglar's modus operandi is not determined through ______.

Which of the following is NOT a level of experience attained by burglars?

Describe a bait car and its use in criminal investigations.

Which of the following is NOT a classification for the cause of a fire?

What is not one of the reasons why burglary victims feel traumatized?

Evidence of an inside job at an arson scene may not include ______.

With regard to vehicle theft, what is not correct?

Larcenies often have few investigative leads to pursue because there often are no witnesses, no usable evidence, and little variation in motive, and the property taken is not remarkable.

Arson does not require intent to cause harm.

VINs are a series of numbers and letters that can be found in multiple locations on the car. They are unique to each car.

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Behavioral Evidence and Crime Analysis

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Exam 13: The Investigation of Burglary, Vehicle Theft, Arson, and Other Property Crimes

Which is NOT one of the reasons why burglar alarms usually do not assist in apprehending burglars?

CRAVED defines the types of objects commonly stolen by burglars as concealable, removable, available, valuable, enjoyable, and disposable.

Why are arson cases so difficult to solve?

With regard to burglaries, ______.

______ is a method of stealing a car that involves the hot-wiring of a car.

The point of origin of a fire can be determined through fire patterns and interviews with witnesses and victims.

What does the choice of the most effective interrogation strategy largely depend on?

Which of the following is TRUE?

The two primary motivations for stealing a car are joyriding and profit.

Which of the following is NOT a motive of arson?

A burglar's modus operandi is not determined through ______.

Which of the following is NOT a level of experience attained by burglars?

Describe a bait car and its use in criminal investigations.

Which of the following is NOT a classification for the cause of a fire?

What is not one of the reasons why burglary victims feel traumatized?

Evidence of an inside job at an arson scene may not include ______.

With regard to vehicle theft, what is not correct?

Larcenies often have few investigative leads to pursue because there often are no witnesses, no usable evidence, and little variation in motive, and the property taken is not remarkable.

Arson does not require intent to cause harm.

VINs are a series of numbers and letters that can be found in multiple locations on the car. They are unique to each car.

The Investigation of Crime

The History of Criminal Investigation

The Role and Documentation of Evidence in Criminal Investigations

The Law and Criminal Investigations

Physical Evidence and the Crime Scene

Interviews and Eyewitness Identifications

Interrogations and Confessions

Behavioral Evidence and Crime Analysis

Information From the Public, Social Media, Information Networks, Digital Devices, and Other Sources

Death Investigation

The Investigation of Sex Crimes, Assault, Child Abuse, and Related Offenses

The Investigation of Robbery

The Investigation of Fraud and Computer-Related Crimes

The Presentation of Evidence

Terrorism, Technology, and the Future of Criminal Investigation

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