Question 1

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:

Accepted Answer

A)   Guardianship.
B)   Proximity.
C)   Target attractiveness.
D)   Target exposure.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

_____ is the rarest of property crimes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Embezzlement
B)   Larceny
C)   Motor Vehicle Theft
D)   ShopliftingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 3

Briefly describe the role of guardianship in burglars' assessment of a potential target.

Accepted Answer

Homes that are well-protected with residents,dogs,etc.are at a lower risk for being selected than homes that have signs that the home is unattended (as with an owner not answering the phone,or there being mail or newspapers stacking up).

Question 4

Describe the recent trends in property crime.How has property crime changed as technology has developed?

Accepted Answer

In recent years, property crime has seen...

Question 5

Price gouging is an example of fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the crime of arson.How is it similar to other forms of property crime,and how is it distinct?

Accepted Answer

Arson is the criminal act of intentional...

Question 7

Shoplifting is the most commonly studied sub-category of larceny/theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which term refers to someone who illicitly accesses someone else's computer system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fence
B)   Hacker
C)   Jockey
D)   TorchE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is carjacking?

Accepted Answer

Theft or attempted t...

Question 10

_____ is the passing of a document to another with knowledge of its falsity with the intent to defraud.

Accepted Answer

A)   Forgery
B)   Uttering
C)   Fraud
D)   CounterfeitingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Define "embezzlement."

Accepted Answer

The misappropriation or misapp...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Amateur
B)   High-Level
C)   Mid-Level
D)   Small-TimerE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What is phishing?

Accepted Answer

Sending emails that ...

Question 14

"Shadowcrew" was a criminal organization involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)   Embezzlement
B)   Forgery
C)   Identity Theft
D)   LarcenyE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Guardianship
B)   Proximity
C)   Target Attractiveness
D)   Target ExposureE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Embezzlement
B)   Forgery
C)   Motor Vehicle Theft
D)   ShopliftingE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The NCVS fails to measure property offenses committed against _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Commercial establishments
B)   Households
C)   Individuals
D)   None of the above-the NCVS provides a good measure of all property crimes.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Booster
B)   Fence
C)   Snitch
D)   PimpE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Fences.
B)   Jackers.
C)   Jockeys.
D)   Pawns.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Counterfeiting is one form of embezzlement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Property Crimes

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:

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_____ is the rarest of property crimes.

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Briefly describe the role of guardianship in burglars' assessment of a potential target.

Correct AnswerverifiedHomes that are well-protected with residents,dogs,etc.are at a lower risk for being selected than homes that have signs that the home is unattended (as with an owner not answering the phone,or there being mail or newspapers stacking up).

Describe the recent trends in property crime.How has property crime changed as technology has developed?

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Price gouging is an example of fraud.

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Describe the crime of arson.How is it similar to other forms of property crime,and how is it distinct?

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Shoplifting is the most commonly studied sub-category of larceny/theft.

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Which term refers to someone who illicitly accesses someone else's computer system?

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What is carjacking?

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_____ is the passing of a document to another with knowledge of its falsity with the intent to defraud.

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Define "embezzlement."

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

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What is phishing?

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"Shadowcrew" was a criminal organization involved in:

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

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

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The NCVS fails to measure property offenses committed against _____.

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

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

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Counterfeiting is one form of embezzlement.

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