Question 1

Summarize the ways in which white-collar crime differs from conventional crime and provide examples of two white-collar crimes.

Accepted Answer

White-collar crime differs from conventional crime in several ways. Firstly, white-collar crime is typically committed by individuals in positions of power or authority within a business or organization, whereas conventional crime is often committed by individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Secondly, white-collar crime is usually non-violent and involves financial deception or fraud, while conventional crime often involves physical harm or theft. Additionally, white-collar crime often has a wider impact on society and the economy, whereas conventional crime may have a more localized impact.

Two examples of white-collar crimes are insider trading and embezzlement. Insider trading involves trading stocks or securities based on non-public information, typically by individuals within a company or organization. This can lead to unfair advantages in the stock market and is illegal. Embezzlement involves the theft or misappropriation of funds by someone in a position of trust, such as an employee or manager, within a company. This can result in significant financial losses for the organization and its stakeholders.

Question 2

Charges of treason are common in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Herb entered a convenience store and pointed a fake gun at the cashier. He demanded all of the money in the register. The cashier believed it was a real gun, and was scared that his life was in danger. He gave Herb all of the money in the register. What type of crime did Herb commit?

Accepted Answer

A)  White-collar crime 
B)  Larceny-theft 
C)  Burglary 
D)  Robbery D

Question 4

Classify crime according to the seriousness of the offense, and by the type of action involved. Which do you think provide a more effective categorization with regard to understanding crime?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Classify crime according to the seriousness of...

Question 5

As currently designated in legislation, hate crimes are restricted to offenses motivated by an offender's bias against the victim's race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organized crime in the United States dates back to the early 1800s when organized street gangs, which largely consisted of new immigrants, worked collectively to earn money through violent and illegal means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Vandalism and arson are considered property crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A police officer who intentionally misuses her powers in enforcing the law has committed what type of white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate 
B)  Government 
C)  Avocational 
D)  Contreprenurial

Question 9

Consumers who are lured into "bait and switch" scams are victimized by which of the following types of white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avocational 
B)  Contreprenurial 
C)  Occupational 
D)  Government

Question 10

Which of the following is software that harms computer files when it is downloaded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ransomware 
B)  Cybercrypt 
C)  Ballyhoos 
D)  Wanderdata

Question 11

_______ are the lowest level of illegal behavior and are usually punishable by relatively light penalties, as offenders are often given a citation or a traffic ticket.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infractions 
B)  Misdemeanors 
C)  Felonies 
D)  Federal crimes

Question 12

Organized crime groups often focus their activities around providing goods and services that are otherwise difficult to obtain because they are illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most definitions of organized crime involve an organized hierarchy, profit through crime, the use of force or threat, and

Accepted Answer

A)  targeted recruitment efforts. 
B)  the corruption of public officials. 
C)  the use of high technology. 
D)  globalization.

Question 14

Public-order crimes occur relatively infrequently compared to violent and property crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which group was arguably the first hate crime victims in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Native Americans

Question 16

Assaults may be categorized as aggravated if they involve violence against certain groups, such as the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Types and Categorizations of Crime

Summarize the ways in which white-collar crime differs from conventional crime and provide examples of two white-collar crimes.

Charges of treason are common in the United States.

Herb entered a convenience store and pointed a fake gun at the cashier. He demanded all of the money in the register. The cashier believed it was a real gun, and was scared that his life was in danger. He gave Herb all of the money in the register. What type of crime did Herb commit?

Classify crime according to the seriousness of the offense, and by the type of action involved. Which do you think provide a more effective categorization with regard to understanding crime?

As currently designated in legislation, hate crimes are restricted to offenses motivated by an offender's bias against the victim's race.

Organized crime in the United States dates back to the early 1800s when organized street gangs, which largely consisted of new immigrants, worked collectively to earn money through violent and illegal means.

Vandalism and arson are considered property crimes.

A police officer who intentionally misuses her powers in enforcing the law has committed what type of white-collar crime?

Consumers who are lured into "bait and switch" scams are victimized by which of the following types of white-collar crime?

Which of the following is software that harms computer files when it is downloaded?

_______ are the lowest level of illegal behavior and are usually punishable by relatively light penalties, as offenders are often given a citation or a traffic ticket.

Organized crime groups often focus their activities around providing goods and services that are otherwise difficult to obtain because they are illegal.

Most definitions of organized crime involve an organized hierarchy, profit through crime, the use of force or threat, and

Public-order crimes occur relatively infrequently compared to violent and property crimes.

Which group was arguably the first hate crime victims in the United States?

Assaults may be categorized as aggravated if they involve violence against certain groups, such as the elderly.