Question 1

Which crime is most reported to police?
A)murder/homicide
B)larceny/theft
C)sexual abuse
D)driving while intoxicated

Accepted Answer

Larceny/theft is the most commonly reported crime to police. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, in 2019, approximately 5.6 million larceny/theft offenses were reported, compared to 16,425 homicides, 83,127 rapes, and 1.2 million driving under the influence (DUI) arrests.

Question 2

What is the most common form of larceny/theft in the United States?
A)pocket-picking
B)purse snatching
C)theft of bicycles
D)theft from motor vehicles

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, theft from motor vehicles is the most common form of larceny/theft in the United States. In 2019, there were over 721,000 incidents of thefts from motor vehicles reported to law enforcement agencies.

Question 3

Which type of burglar is the most likely to use a professional fence?
A)amateur
B)high-level
C)mid-level
D)small-timer

Accepted Answer

A high-level burglar is likely to have connections with professional fences who have established routes for selling stolen goods. They can handle larger amounts of stolen items and have the necessary connections to move them quickly on the black market.

Question 4

______ is the most important consideration for low- and mid-level burglars.
A)guardianship
B)proximity
C)target attractiveness
D)target exposure

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

______ is the rarest of property crimes.
A)embezzlement
B)larceny
C)motor vehicle theft
D)shoplifting

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement involves stealing money or property that has been entrusted to someone, usually an employee, by someone else. It requires a breach of trust, which makes it less common than other property crimes such as larceny (theft of personal property), motor vehicle theft, and shoplifting. Embezzlement often involves financial planning and manipulation, which also makes it more difficult to detect and prosecute.

Question 6

An individual who takes the money of others by pretending to be a faith healer is committing
A)embezzlement
B)forgery
C)fraud
D)larceny

Accepted Answer

Fraud involves deceiving others for personal gain, which is exactly what the individual is doing by pretending to be a faith healer and taking money from others. Embezzlement involves taking money that has been entrusted to you for some other purpose, forgery involves creating fake documents, and larceny involves physically taking someone else's property without their consent - none of which quite fit the situation described.

Question 7

Burglary statutes are
A)not utilized in many states
B)contain common language and are extremely similar in each state
C)apply to only the most serious offenses
D)are a hodgepodge of laws covering a variety of conduct

Accepted Answer

Burglary statutes vary widely between states and often cover a range of different offenses, including breaking and entering, theft, and trespassing. There is no universal language or approach to burglary laws, and they are often tailored to the needs and priorities of individual states.

Question 8

The presence or absence of a dog in a household impacts which aspect of target selection for burglars?
A)guardianship
B)proximity
C)target attractiveness
D)target exposure

Accepted Answer

Dogs act as a form of guardianship, making a household less appealing to burglars due to the increased risk of detection.

Question 9

A house often has expensive cars parked in the driveway, and several expensive electronics and collectibles clearly visible through its front windows.These details would factor into the offender's assessment of which of the following?
A)guardianship
B)proximity
C)target attractiveness
D)target exposure

Accepted Answer

The offender's assessment of the valuable items in plain sight would factor into their perception of target attractiveness. This makes the property more appealing to them and increases the likelihood of it being targeted for a burglary.

Question 10

Female burglars
A)are much more prevalent than male burglars
B)are so uncommon that no statistics are available
C)overwhelmingly commit burglary with males
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Female burglars often commit crimes in collaboration with male counterparts, rather than acting alone or in female-only groups. This pattern reflects broader trends in criminal behavior, where mixed-gender collaborations are common in various types of offenses, including burglary.

Question 11

An offender overloads a gambling website with bogus messages and useless data, preventing it from doing further business until a ransom is paid.The crime in this case is best described as
A)a denial of service attack
B)identity theft
C)phishing
D)piracy

Accepted Answer

The described crime is an example of a denial of service (DoS) attack, where an offender overwhelms a website with traffic or data to prevent legitimate users from accessing it. The offender demands a ransom to stop the attack and allow the site to function again. Identity theft involves stealing personal information to access someone else's financial resources, while phishing uses fraudulent means to trick a victim into divulging their sensitive data. Piracy involves the unauthorized duplication or distribution of copyrighted material.

Question 12

A potential burglar notices a house in the country that appears to have a side door that is partially obscured from street view by shrubs and bushes.These details would factor into the offender's assessment of
A)guardianship
B)proximity
C)target attractiveness
D)target exposure

Accepted Answer

Target exposure refers to the visibility of a target to potential offenders. In this case, the side door is partially obscured from street view by shrubs and bushes, making it less visible and therefore less exposed to potential offenders.

Question 13

______ is the most common property crime in the United States.
A)arson
B)burglary
C)larceny/theft
D)motor vehicle theft

Accepted Answer

Larceny/theft is the most common property crime in the United States. In 2019, there were an estimated 5.2 million incidents of larceny/theft, compared to 1.1 million incidents of burglary and 721,885 incidents of motor vehicle theft, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

Question 14

Which of the following is included in the present definition of larceny?
A)embezzlement
B)forgery
C)motor vehicle theft
D)shoplifting

Accepted Answer

Larceny includes the theft of personal property belonging to another person and without their consent. Shoplifting is a form of larceny. Embezzlement and forgery involve fraudulent acts and are not considered forms of larceny. Motor vehicle theft is a separate category of crime.

Question 15

A ______ is a person who regularly buys stolen property for resale and who often has a legitimate business to cover his activities.
A)booster
B)fence
C)snitch
D)pimp

Accepted Answer

A "fence" is a person who buys and resells stolen property, often operating under the guise of a legitimate business. A "booster" is someone who steals to provide goods to a fence. A "snitch" is someone who provides information to the police or authorities, and a "pimp" is someone who manages prostitutes.

Question 16

Professional auto thieves who steal cars for specific customers are known as
A)fences
B)jackers
C)jockeys
D)pawns

Accepted Answer

Professional auto thieves who steal cars for specific customers are known as jockeys. Fences are individuals who buy stolen goods and resell them, jackers steal cars at gunpoint, and pawns are individuals who sell their belongings for fast cash.

Question 17

The fact that shoplifters report engaging in the crime because it is easy, low-risk, and abundant in opportunity is consistent with which theory of crime?
A)differential association theory
B)rational choice theory
C)social bond theory
D)strain theory

Accepted Answer

Rational choice theory suggests that individuals choose to engage in crime after weighing the benefits and costs. Shoplifters report that the ease, low-risk, and abundance of opportunities make it a rational choice for them to engage in the crime.

Question 18

Counterfeiting is one form of
A)embezzlement
B)forgery
C)fraud
D)larceny

Accepted Answer

Counterfeiting involves creating fake copies of currency, documents, or goods with the intention of deceiving others. This is considered a form of forgery as it involves the creation of fake documents or goods with the intention of deceiving others. Embezzlement involves stealing money or property that has been entrusted to you by an employer. Fraud involves intentional deception for personal gain, and larceny involves theft of property without the use of force or fraud.

Question 19

Which of the following characteristics represent the typical burglar?
A)young
B)male
C)embedded in the street culture
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

According to studies and statistics, most burglars are typically young males who come from disadvantaged backgrounds or are embedded in street cultures. Therefore, all of the characteristics listed - young, male, and embedded in street culture - represent the typical burglar.

Question 20

In order to be defined as burglary in the present day, a crime must
A)result in substantial financial loss to the victim
B)involve unlawful entry into a structure
C)involve the use of force
D)take place during the night

Accepted Answer

Burglary is defined as the unauthorized entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime. The use of force is not always required to be considered burglary, and burglary can occur during any time of the day, not just at night. Financial loss may be a result of burglary, but it is not a necessary component for the crime to occur.

Quiz 14: Property Crime

Which crime is most reported to police?

What is the most common form of larceny/theft in the United States?

Which type of burglar is the most likely to use a professional fence?

______ is the most important consideration for low- and mid-level burglars.

______ is the rarest of property crimes.

An individual who takes the money of others by pretending to be a faith healer is committing

Burglary statutes are

The presence or absence of a dog in a household impacts which aspect of target selection for burglars?

A house often has expensive cars parked in the driveway, and several expensive electronics and collectibles clearly visible through its front windows.These details would factor into the offender's assessment of which of the following?

Female burglars

An offender overloads a gambling website with bogus messages and useless data, preventing it from doing further business until a ransom is paid.The crime in this case is best described as

A potential burglar notices a house in the country that appears to have a side door that is partially obscured from street view by shrubs and bushes.These details would factor into the offender's assessment of

______ is the most common property crime in the United States.

Which of the following is included in the present definition of larceny?

A ______ is a person who regularly buys stolen property for resale and who often has a legitimate business to cover his activities.

Professional auto thieves who steal cars for specific customers are known as

The fact that shoplifters report engaging in the crime because it is easy, low-risk, and abundant in opportunity is consistent with which theory of crime?

Counterfeiting is one form of

Which of the following characteristics represent the typical burglar?

In order to be defined as burglary in the present day, a crime must