Question 1

The need for money to buy drugs is a common motive for burglars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Because burglary involves planning and risk, it attracts professional thieves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What type of event is an example of "false pretences"?

Accepted Answer

A) committing a robbery while in disguise 
B) providing false information to someone which results in the person giving property or money to an offender 
C) providing false information to the police about one's identity, address, or business in a particular place at a particular time 
D) enabling a theft to take place in a workplace without stopping it, where possible, or reporting it after the fact to the police 
A) committing a robbery while in disguise 
B) providing false information to someone which results in the person giving property or money to an offender 
C) providing false information to the police about one's identity, address, or business in a particular place at a particular time 
D) enabling a theft to take place in a workplace without stopping it, where possible, or reporting it after the fact to the police B

Question 4

During the Middle Ages, thieves were pickpockets or con artists and smugglers avoided taxes. Which of the following did poachers do?

Accepted Answer

A) stole from the church 
B) plotted against the monarchy 
C) vandalized property 
D) stole game 
A) stole from the church 
B) plotted against the monarchy 
C) vandalized property 
D) stole game

Question 5

Who is most likely to be deterred and/or rehabilitated by being charged and arrested?

Accepted Answer

A) enterprise criminals 
B) white-collar criminals 
C) occasional criminals 
D) professional criminals 
A) enterprise criminals 
B) white-collar criminals 
C) occasional criminals 
D) professional criminals

Question 6

A number of attempts have been made to categorize the various forms of auto theft. Charles McCaghy and his associates developed one of the most detailed typologies. Discuss the five categories of auto theft transactions they identified.

Accepted Answer

The five categories of auto theft transa

Question 7

According to Richard Wright and Scott Decker, professional burglars may choose to target the residences of drug dealers. Why does this group make a good target?

Accepted Answer

A) They are not likely to be home a great deal in the evening when burglaries usually take place. 
B) The burglars may have been in the house on a previous occasion since most burglars are also drug users. 
C) It is likely that there will be cash on hand and they are less likely than others to call the police. 
D) The drug dealers are more likely to be unaware that they have been robbed as they may be under the influence of a substance. 
A) They are not likely to be home a great deal in the evening when burglaries usually take place. 
B) The burglars may have been in the house on a previous occasion since most burglars are also drug users. 
C) It is likely that there will be cash on hand and they are less likely than others to call the police. 
D) The drug dealers are more likely to be unaware that they have been robbed as they may be under the influence of a substance.

Question 8

Almost every incident of shoplifting is detected by store employees before the suspect ever leaves the store with unpaid-for merchandise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the name of the system that installs in cars a hidden tracking device that gives off a signal, enabling police to pinpoint its location?

Accepted Answer

A) the Rebound system 
B) the Bounce Back system 
C) the Ricochet system 
D) the Boomerang system 
A) the Rebound system 
B) the Bounce Back system 
C) the Ricochet system 
D) the Boomerang system

Question 10

Discuss the nature and extent of the crime of break and enter in Canada and how burglars approach this job?

Accepted Answer

Break and enter is a serious criminal of

Question 11

What type of situations prompted English judges to create the concept of constructive possession?

Accepted Answer

A) forgery in the taking 
B) trespassing in commercial establishments 
C) theft of small amounts of money 
D) trespass in the taking 
A) forgery in the taking 
B) trespassing in commercial establishments 
C) theft of small amounts of money 
D) trespass in the taking

Question 12

The research of Neal Shover involved the qualities of the "good burglar." Who, according to Shover, may become a "good burglar"?

Accepted Answer

A) Anyone can become a "good burglar" if they have the desire to commit the crime. 
B) Someone who has demonstrated to a criminal mentor that he or she is solid and capable of the training required may become a "good burglar." 
C) Only those who have committed other types of crimes are capable of successfully committing burglary. 
D) Only males are capable of being "good burglars." 
A) Anyone can become a "good burglar" if they have the desire to commit the crime. 
B) Someone who has demonstrated to a criminal mentor that he or she is solid and capable of the training required may become a "good burglar." 
C) Only those who have committed other types of crimes are capable of successfully committing burglary. 
D) Only males are capable of being "good burglars."

Question 13

What is scenario which would result in an arson being also ruled as a fraud case?

Accepted Answer

A) A man burns his family business down after his parents refuse to give him sole ownership. 
B) A young male starts a fire in order to draw attention away from the fact that he has also robbed the business which he has burned. 
C) A business woman hires someone to burn down her store with the intention of avoiding all of the debt she is experiencing. 
D) An arsonist starts a fire in order to draw attention to a business which has not been ethically operating. 
A) A man burns his family business down after his parents refuse to give him sole ownership. 
B) A young male starts a fire in order to draw attention away from the fact that he has also robbed the business which he has burned. 
C) A business woman hires someone to burn down her store with the intention of avoiding all of the debt she is experiencing. 
D) An arsonist starts a fire in order to draw attention to a business which has not been ethically operating.

Question 14

Boosters are professional shoplifters who steal with the intention of reselling stolen merchandize to fences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to police, joyriding remains a primary motive for motor vehicle thefts by youths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is reported by police to be the most common purpose given for motor vehicle theft?

Accepted Answer

A) transportation 
B) profit 
C) joyriding 
D) commission of another crime 
A) transportation 
B) profit 
C) joyriding 
D) commission of another crime

Question 17

When a storeowner or employee encounters an individual stealing, what type of action is permitted?

Accepted Answer

A) arresting the thief even without a warrant 
B) locking the thief in the office for the remainder of the store hours and then calling police 
C) pointing a weapon at the thief to ensure he or she does not escape 
D) detaining the thief using any means possible in order to teach him or her a lesson 
A) arresting the thief even without a warrant 
B) locking the thief in the office for the remainder of the store hours and then calling police 
C) pointing a weapon at the thief to ensure he or she does not escape 
D) detaining the thief using any means possible in order to teach him or her a lesson

Question 18

Jane received an email outlining a fantastic way to earn money which only required that she pay $29.95 to receive a training manual. Jane sent money to the address but did not ever receive the manual. She later learned that the online company was a hoax. What crime was Jane a victim of?

Accepted Answer

A) embezzlement 
B) fraud 
C) larceny 
D) forgery 
A) embezzlement 
B) fraud 
C) larceny 
D) forgery

Question 19

Criminologists view shoplifters as people who are likely to reform if apprehended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why is breaking and entering perceived to be a more serious crime than theft in the eyes of the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves entering the residences of people who may be harmed. 
B) The proceeds of crime are much more significant than in ordinary theft. 
C) The offenders are more likely to be gang members who will use violence if needed. 
D) It is committed more often by opportunistic individuals who may harm someone by accident. 
A) It involves entering the residences of people who may be harmed. 
B) The proceeds of crime are much more significant than in ordinary theft. 
C) The offenders are more likely to be gang members who will use violence if needed. 
D) It is committed more often by opportunistic individuals who may harm someone by accident.

The need for money to buy drugs is a common motive for burglars.

Because burglary involves planning and risk, it attracts professional thieves.

What type of event is an example of "false pretences"?

During the Middle Ages, thieves were pickpockets or con artists and smugglers avoided taxes. Which of the following did poachers do?

Who is most likely to be deterred and/or rehabilitated by being charged and arrested?

A number of attempts have been made to categorize the various forms of auto theft. Charles McCaghy and his associates developed one of the most detailed typologies. Discuss the five categories of auto theft transactions they identified.

According to Richard Wright and Scott Decker, professional burglars may choose to target the residences of drug dealers. Why does this group make a good target?

Almost every incident of shoplifting is detected by store employees before the suspect ever leaves the store with unpaid-for merchandise.

Which of the following is the name of the system that installs in cars a hidden tracking device that gives off a signal, enabling police to pinpoint its location?

Discuss the nature and extent of the crime of break and enter in Canada and how burglars approach this job?

What type of situations prompted English judges to create the concept of constructive possession?

The research of Neal Shover involved the qualities of the "good burglar." Who, according to Shover, may become a "good burglar"?

What is scenario which would result in an arson being also ruled as a fraud case?

Boosters are professional shoplifters who steal with the intention of reselling stolen merchandize to fences.

According to police, joyriding remains a primary motive for motor vehicle thefts by youths.

What is reported by police to be the most common purpose given for motor vehicle theft?

When a storeowner or employee encounters an individual stealing, what type of action is permitted?

Jane received an email outlining a fantastic way to earn money which only required that she pay $29.95 to receive a training manual. Jane sent money to the address but did not ever receive the manual. She later learned that the online company was a hoax. What crime was Jane a victim of?

Criminologists view shoplifters as people who are likely to reform if apprehended.

Why is breaking and entering perceived to be a more serious crime than theft in the eyes of the criminal justice system?

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Choice Theory: Because They Want to

Trait Theory: ITS in Their Blood

Social Structure Theories

Socialization and Crime

Social Conflict Theory: ITS a Dog:eat:dog World

Integrated Theories: Things Change

Violent Crime

White: Collar and Organized Crime

Public Order Crimes

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Exam 11: Property Crimes

The need for money to buy drugs is a common motive for burglars.

Because burglary involves planning and risk, it attracts professional thieves.

What type of event is an example of "false pretences"?

During the Middle Ages, thieves were pickpockets or con artists and smugglers avoided taxes. Which of the following did poachers do?

Who is most likely to be deterred and/or rehabilitated by being charged and arrested?

A number of attempts have been made to categorize the various forms of auto theft. Charles McCaghy and his associates developed one of the most detailed typologies. Discuss the five categories of auto theft transactions they identified.

According to Richard Wright and Scott Decker, professional burglars may choose to target the residences of drug dealers. Why does this group make a good target?

Almost every incident of shoplifting is detected by store employees before the suspect ever leaves the store with unpaid-for merchandise.

Which of the following is the name of the system that installs in cars a hidden tracking device that gives off a signal, enabling police to pinpoint its location?

Discuss the nature and extent of the crime of break and enter in Canada and how burglars approach this job?

What type of situations prompted English judges to create the concept of constructive possession?

The research of Neal Shover involved the qualities of the "good burglar." Who, according to Shover, may become a "good burglar"?

What is scenario which would result in an arson being also ruled as a fraud case?

Boosters are professional shoplifters who steal with the intention of reselling stolen merchandize to fences.

According to police, joyriding remains a primary motive for motor vehicle thefts by youths.

What is reported by police to be the most common purpose given for motor vehicle theft?

When a storeowner or employee encounters an individual stealing, what type of action is permitted?

Jane received an email outlining a fantastic way to earn money which only required that she pay $29.95 to receive a training manual. Jane sent money to the address but did not ever receive the manual. She later learned that the online company was a hoax. What crime was Jane a victim of?

Criminologists view shoplifters as people who are likely to reform if apprehended.

Why is breaking and entering perceived to be a more serious crime than theft in the eyes of the criminal justice system?

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Choice Theory: Because They Want to

Trait Theory: ITS in Their Blood

Social Structure Theories

Socialization and Crime

Social Conflict Theory: ITS a Dog:eat:dog World

Integrated Theories: Things Change

Violent Crime

White: Collar and Organized Crime

Public Order Crimes

Filters