Question 1

Which of the following agencies have the primary responsibility for the investigation of transnational cybercrimes in the United States?&#10;A) local police&#10;B) state police&#10;C) federal law enforcement&#10;D) sheriffs

Accepted Answer

Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have the primary responsibility for the investigation of transnational cybercrimes in the United States. Local police, state police, and sheriffs may also be involved in the investigation, but typically as part of a joint effort with federal agencies.

Question 2

Which of the following crimes do local law enforcement agencies investigate the least in the US?&#10;A) prostitution&#10;B) computer hacking&#10;C) child sexual exploitation&#10;D) stalking and harassment

Accepted Answer

Local law enforcement agencies are often not equipped or trained to investigate computer hacking and cybercrime, and these cases are often referred to specialty units or federal agencies. Prostitution, child sexual exploitation, and stalking/harassment are all crimes that are usually investigated by local law enforcement.

Question 3

Which of the following levels of law enforcement in the US investigate crimes when jurisdictional conflicts exist between local agencies?&#10;A) state police&#10;B) sheriffs' offices&#10;C) local police&#10;D) federal law enforcement

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which form of law is used to resolve disputes between private parties including individuals and businesses?&#10;A) criminal&#10;B) civil

Accepted Answer

Civil law is used to resolve disputes between private parties including individuals and businesses. Criminal law deals with offenses against the public and violations of the law.

Question 5

What term is used to refer to an individual who conducts investigations, including forensic examinations, on behalf of private citizens or businesses?&#10;A) police officer&#10;B) civil servant&#10;C) constable&#10;D) private investigator

Accepted Answer

A private investigator is hired by private citizens or businesses to conduct investigations and forensic examinations. Police officers, civil servants, and constables are government employees and do not typically work for private individuals or businesses.

Question 6

Computer hacking would be placed under which category in Wall's typology of cybercrime?&#10;A) cyber-trespass&#10;B) cyber-deception&#10;C) cyber-porn&#10;D) cyber-violence

Accepted Answer

Computer hacking is a form of unauthorized access to a computer system, which falls under the category of cyber-trespass in Wall's typology of cybercrime.

Question 7

Any act that violates codified legal statutes is considered what?&#10;A) deviance&#10;B) crime&#10;C) terror&#10;D) warfare

Accepted Answer

A crime is defined as any act that violates codified legal statutes. Deviance refers to behavior that falls outside of societal norms, but may not necessarily be illegal. Terror and warfare are specific types of violent actions, but may not necessarily be illegal under all circumstances.

Question 8

When a computer or digital device is used as a storage device or in the facilitation of an offense, it is argued to be ____ to the offense.&#10;A) incidental&#10;B) evidentiary&#10;C) unrelated&#10;D) tertiary

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a computer or digital device is...

Question 9

A group with its own norms and values that exists in opposition to the dominant culture is called what?&#10;A) gang&#10;B) clique&#10;C) subculture&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A subculture is a group that has distinctive norms and values that are in opposition to the dominant culture. While gangs and cliques can also have their own set of norms and values, they are not necessarily in opposition to the dominant culture.

Deck 1: Law Enforcement, Privacy, and Security in Dealing With Cybercrime; Technology and Cybercrime