Question 1

________ is very common, accounting for approximately two-thirds of all property crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Larceny. 
B)  Robbery. 
C)  Burglary. 
D)  Criminal Mischief.

Question 2

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description.
-Blocking

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity thieves might use another person's identity if they have a criminal record that might prevent their being hired, or if they do not have legal status to work in this country. 
B)  This theft occurs when someone uses the victim's name and information as his own during an investigation, issuance of a ticket, or arrest by law enforcement. 
C)  In some cases the thief does not steal the victim's entire identity, but rather uses only the victim's Social Security number, in combination with another person's name and birth date, to create a new, fictitious identity. 
D)  Thieves use a victim's name, and possibly insurance information to obtain medical services or goods. The victim is then saddled with proving she is not responsible for costly medical bills, or may find that the thief has exhausted the victim's insurance coverage. 
E)  Refers to a victim's right under §605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent information that is the result of identity theft from appearing on her credit report.
F) There are two basic forms of this type of fraud - the misuse of a victim's existing account, and the opening of a new account in the victim's name.
G) In this type of fraud, an identity thief files a tax return in the victim's name in order to receive a refund or other payment, such as a stimulus check. If the thief files for the refund before the victim, the IRS may deny the victim's rightful refund or stimulus check.

Question 3

Intangible property that can be protected under federal law, such as copyrights, patents, and trademarks are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellectual Property. 
B)  E-mail Spoofing. 
C)  Cybercrime. 
D)  Identity Theft.

Question 4

In general, taking refers to the removing the property from the ________ of another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general, taking refers to the removing...

Question 5

This offense is most commonly referred to as a white-collar crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Burglary. 
B)  Robbery. 
C)  Larceny. 
D)  Embezzlement.

Question 6

Match the different forms of theft with their description.
-Larceny

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking property from another with threats of future harm; also known as blackmail. 
B)  Someone in lawful possession of property retains or converts the property for their own use with the intent to steal or defraud the rightful owner. 
C)  The trespassory taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of possession. 
D)  Various crimes typically committed by corporate executives or other employees in the course of their employment.

Question 7

At common law, grand theft was punishable by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At common law, grand theft was punishable...

Question 8

Many states have opted to criminalize forgery and ________ via a single statute.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many states have opted to criminalize forgery...

Question 9

Match the common forms of identity theft with their description.
-Criminal Identity Theft

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity thieves might use another person's identity if they have a criminal record that might prevent their being hired, or if they do not have legal status to work in this country. 
B)  This theft occurs when someone uses the victim's name and information as his own during an investigation, issuance of a ticket, or arrest by law enforcement. 
C)  In some cases the thief does not steal the victim's entire identity, but rather uses only the victim's Social Security number, in combination with another person's name and birth date, to create a new, fictitious identity. 
D)  Thieves use a victim's name, and possibly insurance information to obtain medical services or goods. The victim is then saddled with proving she is not responsible for costly medical bills, or may find that the thief has exhausted the victim's insurance coverage. 
E)  Refers to a victim's right under §605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent information that is the result of identity theft from appearing on her credit report.
F) There are two basic forms of this type of fraud - the misuse of a victim's existing account, and the opening of a new account in the victim's name.
G) In this type of fraud, an identity thief files a tax return in the victim's name in order to receive a refund or other payment, such as a stimulus check. If the thief files for the refund before the victim, the IRS may deny the victim's rightful refund or stimulus check.

Question 10

If the owner of the lost property retains constructive possession of the property and the finder keeps it, larceny occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Materially altering a document with the intent to defraud is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Forgery. 
B)  Embezzlement. 
C)  Uttering. 
D)  Identity Theft.

Question 12

Common law larceny consisted of four distinct elements. Which is NOT one of the elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Trespassory Taking. 
B)  Of the Dwelling of Another. 
C)  Of the Personal Property of Another. 
D)  With Intent to Permanently Deprive the Owner/Professor of the Property.

Question 13

Which is NOT an example of a theft offense?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larceny. 
B)  Extortion. 
C)  Identity Theft. 
D)  Criminal Mischief.

Question 14

Receiving stolen property is synonymous with stealing stolen property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Distinguish extortion from embezzlement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Distinguish extortion from embezzlement....

Exam 11: Theft and Analogous Offenses