Question 1

Which of the following may be an element of criminal mischief?

Accepted Answer

A) Defacement, damage, or destruction to property 
B) Destroying a building by explosives 
C) Destroying a vehicle by explosives 
D) None of the above 
A) Defacement, damage, or destruction to property 
B) Destroying a building by explosives 
C) Destroying a vehicle by explosives 
D) None of the above

Question 2

Vandalism

Accepted Answer

A) Breaking into computer systems with the intent to alter or modify settings. 
B) Physical entry onto another person’s property without consent. 
C) The practice of obtaining passwords or other sensitive information from individuals through the use of fraud or deception. 
D) A politically motivated attack using computers or other technology. 
E) Sometimes considered a form of criminal mischief, willful or malicious acts intended to damage property.
F)Breaking and entering into the dwelling or structure of another with the intent to commit a felony inside.
G)Intentionally damaging or destroying another’s property.
H)A criminal offense committed with the use of a computer or other electronic device.
I)Federal legislation that criminalizes various types of cybercrime.
J)A person has lawful access the property, but then remains until he or she no longer does, and intends to commit a crime. 
A) Breaking into computer systems with the intent to alter or modify settings. 
B) Physical entry onto another person’s property without consent. 
C) The practice of obtaining passwords or other sensitive information from individuals through the use of fraud or deception. 
D) A politically motivated attack using computers or other technology. 
E) Sometimes considered a form of criminal mischief, willful or malicious acts intended to damage property.
F)Breaking and entering into the dwelling or structure of another with the intent to commit a felony inside.
G)Intentionally damaging or destroying another’s property.
H)A criminal offense committed with the use of a computer or other electronic device.
I)Federal legislation that criminalizes various types of cybercrime.
J)A person has lawful access the property, but then remains until he or she no longer does, and intends to commit a crime.

Question 3

What is the intentional setting of a fire to burn a structure or other physical property?

Accepted Answer

A) Arson 
B) Fire starter 
C) Fire bug 
D) Criminal mischief 
A) Arson 
B) Fire starter 
C) Fire bug 
D) Criminal mischief

Question 4

Discuss the elements of burglary in comparison to the elements of criminal trespassing. What is the primary element that separates the two crimes? Does a person have to commit the act of theft or commit another crime to be convicted burglary? Why is burglary considered one of the more heinous crimes in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Burglary, Common Law burglary,

Question 5

Criminal mischief

Accepted Answer

A) Breaking into computer systems with the intent to alter or modify settings. 
B) Physical entry onto another person’s property without consent. 
C) The practice of obtaining passwords or other sensitive information from individuals through the use of fraud or deception. 
D) A politically motivated attack using computers or other technology. 
E) Sometimes considered a form of criminal mischief, willful or malicious acts intended to damage property.
F)Breaking and entering into the dwelling or structure of another with the intent to commit a felony inside.
G)Intentionally damaging or destroying another’s property.
H)A criminal offense committed with the use of a computer or other electronic device.
I)Federal legislation that criminalizes various types of cybercrime.
J)A person has lawful access the property, but then remains until he or she no longer does, and intends to commit a crime. 
A) Breaking into computer systems with the intent to alter or modify settings. 
B) Physical entry onto another person’s property without consent. 
C) The practice of obtaining passwords or other sensitive information from individuals through the use of fraud or deception. 
D) A politically motivated attack using computers or other technology. 
E) Sometimes considered a form of criminal mischief, willful or malicious acts intended to damage property.
F)Breaking and entering into the dwelling or structure of another with the intent to commit a felony inside.
G)Intentionally damaging or destroying another’s property.
H)A criminal offense committed with the use of a computer or other electronic device.
I)Federal legislation that criminalizes various types of cybercrime.
J)A person has lawful access the property, but then remains until he or she no longer does, and intends to commit a crime.

Question 6

Like criminal trespassing, burglary is concerned with property invasion, but also includes the intent to commit a felony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Many states classify arson into degrees, one being New York, which uses four degrees of arson ranging from the least to the most serious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the FBI, what is the weakest link that malicious computer hackers rely upon to gain access to personal information?

Accepted Answer

A) People 
B) Innovative software 
C) Hacking training 
D) None of the above 
A) People 
B) Innovative software 
C) Hacking training 
D) None of the above

Question 9

A person with the intent to destroy the American monetary system hacks into the U.S. Mint computer system to purposefully destroy the software used to print new $100 bills? What crime may be charged against that person?

Accepted Answer

A) Cybercrime 
B) Cybermischief 
C) Cyberterrorism 
D) None of the above 
A) Cybercrime 
B) Cybermischief 
C) Cyberterrorism 
D) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following was one of the elements under common law when arson was limited to dwellings?

Accepted Answer

A) A malicious act 
B) The act of setting a fire 
C) Burning a dwelling 
D) All of the above 
A) A malicious act 
B) The act of setting a fire 
C) Burning a dwelling 
D) All of the above

Which of the following may be an element of criminal mischief?

Vandalism

What is the intentional setting of a fire to burn a structure or other physical property?

Criminal mischief

Like criminal trespassing, burglary is concerned with property invasion, but also includes the intent to commit a felony.

Many states classify arson into degrees, one being New York, which uses four degrees of arson ranging from the least to the most serious.

According to the FBI, what is the weakest link that malicious computer hackers rely upon to gain access to personal information?

A person with the intent to destroy the American monetary system hacks into the U.S. Mint computer system to purposefully destroy the software used to print new $100 bills? What crime may be charged against that person?

Which of the following was one of the elements under common law when arson was limited to dwellings?

The Basics of Criminal Law

Limitations on the Criminal Law

The Elements of Criminal Liability

Justification Defenses

Excuse Defenses

Complicity and Vicarious Liability

Inchoate Crimes

Homicide

Assaultive Offenses

Theft and Analogous Offenses

Public Order, Morality, and Vice Crimes

Terrorism and Offenses Against the State

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Exam 10: Property Damage and Invasion

Which of the following may be an element of criminal mischief?

Vandalism

What is the intentional setting of a fire to burn a structure or other physical property?

Criminal mischief

Like criminal trespassing, burglary is concerned with property invasion, but also includes the intent to commit a felony.

Many states classify arson into degrees, one being New York, which uses four degrees of arson ranging from the least to the most serious.

According to the FBI, what is the weakest link that malicious computer hackers rely upon to gain access to personal information?

A person with the intent to destroy the American monetary system hacks into the U.S. Mint computer system to purposefully destroy the software used to print new $100 bills? What crime may be charged against that person?

Which of the following was one of the elements under common law when arson was limited to dwellings?

The Basics of Criminal Law

Limitations on the Criminal Law

The Elements of Criminal Liability

Justification Defenses

Excuse Defenses

Complicity and Vicarious Liability

Inchoate Crimes

Homicide

Assaultive Offenses

Theft and Analogous Offenses

Public Order, Morality, and Vice Crimes

Terrorism and Offenses Against the State

Filters