Question 1

Cyber-criminality is especially attractive to those who will commit which of the following crimes?

Accepted Answer

Cyber-criminality encompasses a wide range of illegal activities, including fraud, theft, and misappropriation of funds, making it attractive to individuals inclined to commit any of these crimes.

Question 2

Problems associated with prosecution of computer crimes include all but one of the following:

Accepted Answer

Jurisprudential consistency is not a problem associated with the prosecution of computer crimes. Instead, issues such as lack of reporting, judicial ignorance, and the intangible and volatile nature of digital evidence present significant challenges in prosecuting these types of crimes. Jurisprudential consistency refers to the application of legal principles consistently over time, which is not inherently problematic in the context of prosecuting computer crimes.

Question 3

Additional expenses or reduction of expenses to law enforcement for forensic software and associated hardware include which of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C because fewer patrol officers would not be a direct additional expense or reduction of expenses related to forensic software and associated hardware. The other options (A, B, D) are directly related to costs associated with implementing and maintaining forensic software and hardware, such as the need for physical storage environments, additional personnel, and training for computer investigators.

Question 4

Both private and public entities are reluctant to disclose their victimization because:

Accepted Answer

All the reasons listed (A, B, and C) contribute to the reluctance of both private and public entities to disclose their victimization.

Question 5

Perceptions of computer crime include the misconception that the vast majority of online deviance is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Prosecuting attorneys have displayed great reluctance in pursuing computer-related criminals because of which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

All of the reasons listed contribute to the reluctance of prosecuting attorneys in pursuing computer-related criminals. Extradition issues, victim cooperation, and the labor-intensive nature of preparing such cases all pose significant challenges.

Question 7

Prior to passage of the Federal Computer System Protection Act, federal statues within what Title of the United States Code was used by law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

Prior to the passage of specific cybersecurity legislation, law enforcement agencies often relied on Title 18 of the United States Code, which covers crimes and criminal procedure, to address computer and cyber-related offenses.

Question 8

Which of the following legislation has not increased the scope and authority afforded to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following Act addresses "sneak and peak" warrants?

Accepted Answer

The Patriot Act addresses "sneak and peak" warrants, allowing law enforcement to search a home or business without the occupant’s or owner’s immediate knowledge. This provision was included to aid in terrorism-related investigations.

Question 10

The most common judicial challenges confronting the prosecution of computer crime involve the:

Accepted Answer

The most common judicial challenges in prosecuting computer crimes often involve the 1st Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and expression, and the 4th Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. These challenges arise when determining the legality of gathering digital evidence and the extent to which certain online activities are protected speech.

Question 11

Which of the following Supreme Court cases created a three-pronged test for analysis of questioned material affecting the 1^st Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Miller v. California established the Miller test, a three-pronged test for determining whether speech or expression can be legally obscene and thus not protected by the First Amendment.

Question 12

There are how many general categories of searches which do not require the presence of a warrant:

Accepted Answer

There are five general categories of searches that do not require a warrant: consent, search incident to a lawful arrest, exigent circumstances, plain view, and automobile exception.

Question 13

The admissibility of demonstrative evidence is contingent upon a variety of factors including all but one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrative evidence must satisfy foundational requirements, not be admitted due to dissatisfaction of these requirements. The other options (B, C, D) are indeed factors that contribute to the admissibility of demonstrative evidence.

Question 14

Trial judges must determine whether a photograph or recording satisfies the legal requirement of:

Accepted Answer

Trial judges must ensure that a photograph or recording satisfies all three legal requirements: relevancy (it must relate to the case at hand), materiality (it must be significant and have a legitimate influence on the case), and competency (it must be legally admissible, meaning it must not violate rules such as those against hearsay or those requiring proper authentication).

Question 15

Courts have consistently held that gruesome photographs may be admitted if the potential is outweighed by the probative value. Justification for their introduction include all but one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Courts allow gruesome photographs if their probative value (their ability to prove something relevant to the case) outweighs their potential to unfairly prejudice the jury. Options A, C, and D directly relate to providing evidence or clarifying aspects of a crime, such as explaining testimony, identifying the victim, or demonstrating how a death occurred. Option B, showing lack of intent, is not directly served by the gruesomeness of photographs, as intent is a psychological state not typically elucidated by the graphic nature of evidence.

Question 16

Computer forensic software packages enable investigators to do all but:

Accepted Answer

Cryptic passwords are not typically identified by computer forensic software packages.

Question 17

Computer-generated evidence has been admitted into criminal courts as:

Accepted Answer

Computer-generated evidence can be admitted into criminal courts as both substantive evidence, which is used to prove a fact in a case, and demonstrative evidence, which helps to illustrate or explain other evidence presented in the trial.

Question 18

A graphic representation of a static object, like a knife or gun is a:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The use of courtroom staples like chalkboards and easels has become all but obsolete as courtrooms are increasingly equipped with:

Accepted Answer

Courtrooms are now equipped with modern technology such as overhead projectors, pull down screens, and computer monitors, making traditional tools like chalkboards and easels largely obsolete.

Question 20

The emergence of the Internet and the increasingly globalization of commerce and politics has not dramatically affected all areas of life in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The emergence of the Internet and the increasing globalization of commerce and politics have dramatically affected many areas of life in the United States, including communication, business operations, political campaigns, and social interactions, among others.

Quiz 13: Cyber Evidence and Demonstrative Evidence in the Pursuit of Justice