Question 1

Without an opportunity for it, crime cannot occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to the book, _______ is the most important technique that white-collar offenders use to commit their offenses.

Accepted Answer

A)   Deception
B)   Abuse of trust
C)   Concealment and conspiracy A

Question 3

What are the two main forms of guardianship as described by the book (check all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal strength
B)   Blocking access
C)   Surveillance B,C

Question 4

Identify and discuss the three techniques that are used to commit white-collar crimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and discuss the three techniques that...

Question 5

Identify and explain three of the distinguishing characteristics of white-collar crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and explain three of the distinguishing...

Question 6

In the language of white-collar crime, _______ provide services (e.g., investment strategies) to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Agents; principals
B)   Principals; agents
C)   Corporations; clients
D)   Clients; corporations

Question 7

Which one of the following is a characteristic of white-collar crime but is not usually a characteristic of common street crime?

Accepted Answer

A)   The offender has legitimate access to the target
B)   There is direct contact between the offender and the victim
C)   The offender uses physical actions
D)   The actions of the offender are obviously illegal

Question 8

Unlike street criminals, white-collar criminals often have legitimate access to the location where the crime is committed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a distinguishing property of white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)   The offender has legitimate access to the target or victim of the crime
B)   The offender is often spatially separated from the victim
C)   The offender's actions have the superficial appearance of legality
D)   All of the above
E)   None of the above

Question 10

According to the book, deception is relational and perceptional in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the ways in which deception is achieved in white-collar crime.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following characteristics would make a person a suitable target for an offender?

Accepted Answer

A)   Someone who is weak
B)   Someone who is old
C)   Someone who is wealthy
D)   Someone who the offender finds emotionally valuable
E)   All of the aboveF)  None of the above

Question 13

According to routine activities theory, a criminal opportunity comprises which of the following elements (check all that apply)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Timeliness
B)   Suitable target
C)   Incapable offender
D)   Lack of guardianship

Question 14

To say that property can be exchanged for something else is the same as saying that it is

Accepted Answer

A)   Portable
B)   Fungible
C)   Valuable
D)   All of the above
E)   None of the above

Question 15

Which is not a way in which deception in white-collar crime is achieved?

Accepted Answer

A)   Embellishing
B)   Mimicking
C)   Hiding
D)   Relating

Question 16

With regard to white-collar crimes, enhancing guardianship to prevent this form of crime often involves locking doors to financial businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Deception occurs when (check all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)   A person intends to mislead another person (the victim) 
B)   A person intends to tell the truth to another person (the victim) 
C)   Someone is mislead about the truth
D)   Someone is not mislead about the truth

Exam 4: Explaining White-Collar Crime: The Opportunity Perspective

Without an opportunity for it, crime cannot occur.

According to the book, _______ is the most important technique that white-collar offenders use to commit their offenses.

What are the two main forms of guardianship as described by the book (check all that apply) ?

Identify and discuss the three techniques that are used to commit white-collar crimes.

Identify and explain three of the distinguishing characteristics of white-collar crime.

In the language of white-collar crime, _ provide services (e.g., investment strategies) to _.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of white-collar crime but is not usually a characteristic of common street crime?

Unlike street criminals, white-collar criminals often have legitimate access to the location where the crime is committed.

Which of the following is a distinguishing property of white-collar crime?

According to the book, deception is relational and perceptional in nature.

Discuss the ways in which deception is achieved in white-collar crime.

Which of the following characteristics would make a person a suitable target for an offender?

According to routine activities theory, a criminal opportunity comprises which of the following elements (check all that apply) ?

To say that property can be exchanged for something else is the same as saying that it is

Which is not a way in which deception in white-collar crime is achieved?

With regard to white-collar crimes, enhancing guardianship to prevent this form of crime often involves locking doors to financial businesses.

Deception occurs when (check all that apply) :