Deck 10: Sex-Related Offenses

Question 1

Noncoital sex,usually anal or oral sex,is the definition of

A) bestiality.
B) oral copulation.
C) sodomy.
D) inserters.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which statement about the type and sequence of sexual acts occurring during an assault is most accurate?

A) A rapist reveals a great deal about himself and the motivation behind the assault through verbal activity with the victim.
B) Rapists are never polite nor do they ever express concern for the victim.
C) The attitude of the suspect is of no importance unless he was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the assault.
D) Most rapists take no action to keep from being identified by their victims.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Developments in DNA technology within the past 15 years have added a new dimension to rape investigation.Currently,DNA analysis combined with careful hair and fiber analysis can

A) describe the clothes worn by the suspect.
B) give an idea of his stature, age, hair color, or similar information.
C) significantly limit the officer's search for a suspect.
D) do all of the preceding.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Manufacturers produce many types of condoms with latex rubber condoms being the largest number in existence due to the lesser cost associated with them.Manufacturers add other substances known as exchangeable traces.Which of the following is not an exchangeable trace?

A) Particulates.
B) Lubricants.
C) Powder.
D) Spermicide.

Question 5

During a rape,an attitudinal change in the behavior of the rapist may be signaled

A) verbally.
B) physically.
C) sexually.
D) all of the preceding.

Question 6

Psychosexual wounds may be present in homosexual or heterosexual homicides.Which of the following is an example of a psychological wound?

A) Cutting the throat of a victim.
B) Stabbing wounds to the throat and chest of a victim.
C) Attacks to the breasts of females and to genitalia.
D) All of the preceding may be a psychosexual wound.

Question 7

Condom trace evidence can assist investigators in a rape case by

A) helping prove corpus delecti.
B) provide evidence of penetration.
C) link the acts of serial rapists.
D) all of the preceding can assist investigators.

Question 8

What is the police officer's first responsibility when responding to a report of a rape call?

A) Attending to the victim's well being, including medical attention if required.
B) Preserving evidence before obtaining medical attention in order to prevent the evidence from being contaminated.
C) Establishing the crime scene and keeping all unnecessary people out to protect the evidence.
D) Both B and C.

Question 9

Semen is

A) the grayish white fluid produced in the male reproductive organ that is ejaculated at the time of orgasm.
B) the tadpole-like organisms that fertilize the female egg.
C) the body fluid produced by females during sexual intercourse.
D) pubic hair found on the suspect and victim.

Question 10

When laboratories conduct drug-screening tests in order to identify drugs that might have been used in a sexual assault which category of drugs should they be screening for?

A) Benzodiazepine, muscle relaxants and sleep aids
B) Antihistamines, cocaine, marijuana
C) Ketamines, opiates and other substances that could depress the central nervous system
D) all of the preceding choices are correct

Question 11

The term inserter refers to

A) the more aggressive homosexuals.
B) the homosexual male who puts his penis in his partner's mouth or anus.
C) the lesbian who performs cunnilingus on her partner (tongue to vagina)
D) all of the preceding.

Question 12

Which of the following is/are reasons why women do not report rape to the police?

A) Embarrassment.
B) Apprehension.
C) Fear of reprisal.
D) All of the preceding are reasons why women do not report rape to the police.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a street name for gamma hydroxybutyrate or GHB as listed in the textbook?

A) Tarboy.
B) Georgia Home Boy
C) Goop.
D) Liquid Ecstasy.

Question 14

Which of the following describes the effects of Rohypnol?

A) skeletal muscle relaxation
B) sedation and reduction in anxiety
C) 8 to 10 times more potent than Valium
D) all of the choices are correct

Question 15

The side effects of the date rape drug Rohypnol include all of the following except

A) muscle relaxation.
B) increased excitation.
C) sedation.
D) reduction in anxiety.

Question 16

Which of the following statements are most correct concerning collection of a rape victim's clothing?

A) If the victim is still wearing the clothes worn during the incident, she should undress over a clean cloth or large paper mat so that any evidence that may be dislodged from her clothes is not lost.
B) If the victim was forced to disrobe before the attack, it is not necessary to collect the clothing.
C) When collecting the victims clothing, the underwear is most important as it is worn closest to the body where the attack occurred.
D) The evidence most frequently obtained from the victims clothing is DNA from semen.

Question 17

According to the textbook,what is the most prevalent common mode of sexual expression among homosexual men?

A) Anal intercourse.
B) Fellatio (mouth to penis oral sex).
C) Mutual masturbation.
D) Bestiality.

Question 18

Sperm is

A) the viscid whitish fluid produced in the male reproductive organ that is ejaculated at the time of orgasm.
B) the tadpole-like organisms that fertilize the female egg.
C) the body fluid produced by females during sexual intercourse.
D) pubic hair found on the suspect and victim.

Question 19

Many condom brands contain a liquid lubricant and are classified as either wet or dry.What,if any,major difference exists between the two types of condoms?

A) Wet condoms use water-based lubricants whereas dry condom lubricants are not water based.
B) Wet condoms are made from lamb membranes whereas dry condoms are latex rubber.
C) Wet condoms are made from polyurethane plastic whereas dry condoms are latex rubber.
D) There is no significant difference between wet and dry condoms.

Question 20

The investigator must be sensitive to the psychological state of the victim.Insensitivity can have bad effects.According to the textbook,these effects include which of the following?

A) It might diminish the ability or the willingness of the victim to cooperate in the investigation.
B) It might cause serious psychological aftereffects for the victim.
C) It might "taint" the evidence and require the judge to exclude it from consideration in the trial.
D) Both A and B are correct.

Question 21

In order to obtain voluntary DNA evidence from a suspect,a signed authorization should be obtained as the suspect has a legal right against self-incrimination.

Question 22

Many deaf victims may be reluctant to reach out to agencies that serve sexual assault victims because most of the providers are hearing and do not have systems for effectively communicating with deaf people.

Question 23

Some homosexuals refer to themselves as ________,and speak of the extreme types of gays as "queer queers."

Question 24

The attitude of the officer is extremely important and makes a lasting impression on the victim.

Question 25

A term for the consumption of urine is

A) coprolangia.
B) urolangia.
C) sadomasochism.
D) fisting.

Question 26

Sexual offenders increasing use of the ________,such as Rohypnol and gamma hydroxybutyrate,as tools of submission accounts for much of the complexity surrounding these cases.

Question 27

The major purpose of a psychological autopsy in suicides is to form a logical understanding of death from

A) tangible physical evidence.
B) documented life events.
C) intangible, often illusive, emotional factors.
D) all of the choices are correct.

Question 28

________ is often marketed as an antidepressant,a bodybuilding and weight control supplement.The drug's intoxicating effects have led to its increasing popularity at parties and nightclubs where in some cases it becomes the tool of sexual offenders.

Question 29

Semen that contains sperm as well as hair that has the root attached can now be identified,through DNA typing,as coming from a specific individual.

Question 30

When theft occurs during a rape,the items taken fall into three categories: evidentiary,valuables,and vehicles.

Question 31

Exchangeable traces,substances that have been added to condoms by the manufacturer,include particulates,lubricants,and ________.

Question 32

A male is chained to a rack to be whipped by a master who is dressed in a special leather suit.This is an example of

A) coprolangia.
B) sado-masochism.
C) anal intercourse.
D) fisting.

Question 33

Examination of most hair,fiber,debris,and tire or shoe prints at the scene of the crime can yield evidence with individual characteristics,and not class characteristics.

Question 34

Autoerotic death (sexual asphyxiation)is

A) a murder committed by hanging the victim naked.
B) a murder committed during a rape.
C) an accidental death, usually from hanging.
D) a suicide preceded by masturbating.

Question 35

The insertion of a lubricated fist and forearm up to the elbow into the anal cavity of another man is called

A) coprolangia.
B) urolangia.
C) anal intercourse.
D) fisting.

Question 36

Surreptitious collection of DNA from suspects is permissible as long as the police have legal access to the area where the item is discarded.

Question 37

Condoms manufacturers add substances to their product and these are known as exchangeable traces.

Question 38

There are a large number of cases where a rape has clearly occurred,but no specific offender can be determined from the evidence.This is sufficient grounds to declare the case cleared exceptional.

Question 39

Rape is generally considered a woman-centered issue,but growing awareness has led to a rise in reports of homosexual male rape.

Question 40

Both wet and dry condoms may contain the spermicide ________.

Question 41

How can condom trace evidence be of value in linking acts of serial rapists?

Question 42

The ________ autopsy is an analytical statement prepared by a mental health professional based upon the deceased's thoughts,feelings,and behavior.

Question 43

A masochistic practice associated with sexual asphyxia is the practice of ________,or masochism involving the genitals.

Question 44

One man inserts his lubricated fist and forearm up to the elbow into the anal cavity of another man.This act is referred to as ________.

Question 45

________ is noncoital sex - usually anal or oral sex.

Question 46

What items can be surreptitiously collected in an effort to obtain DNA from suspects during questioning?

Question 47

Briefly discuss the major factors that should be considered in interviewing rape victims.

Question 48

There may be certain ________ wounds present in homosexual and heterosexual homicides such as the cutting of the throat,attacks to the breasts of females,and attack to the genitals.

Question 49

In executing a search warrant in the investigation of a possible drug-facilitated sexual assault,what kinds of evidence should be collected?

Question 50

Why is the discovery of semen,sperm,and hair valuable in rape investigations?

Question 51

What are the effects of Rohypnol?

Question 52

Why do women sometimes make false rape allegations?

Question 53

What are condom exchangeable traces composed of?

Question 54

Why is the absence of semen fairly common in rape cases?

Question 55

What are some of the major reasons that women do not report rape?