Question 1

Which of the following can be classified as both a predatory and a consensual crime associated with organized crime?

Accepted Answer

Counterfeiting of consumer products can be seen as both predatory, in that it preys on legitimate businesses and consumers by deceiving them, and consensual, as it involves transactions between willing buyers and sellers who are aware that the products are counterfeit.

Question 2

Which of the following is a mandatory component of organized crime,as specified by the Criminal Code of Canada?

Accepted Answer

C) Involves an offence or offences that result in a material benefit. This is a key characteristic of organized crime as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada, emphasizing the profit or material benefit motive behind the criminal activity.

Question 3

According to Vander Beken and Beare,what sets organized crime apart from other types of crime that can be simply observed,counted,and classified?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

What is the term used for someone who is a prospective member of an outlaw motorcycle gang?

Accepted Answer

The term used for someone who is a prospective member of an outlaw motorcycle gang is a striker.

Question 5

What is one of the main reasons why organized crime is so hard to eliminate?

Accepted Answer

Organized crime continues to thrive because there is a high demand for its goods and services, such as illegal drugs and weapons. As long as there is a market for these illegal products, organized crime groups will continue to operate and be difficult to eliminate.

Question 6

What is the term used in the textbook for organized crime that crosses national boundaries?

Accepted Answer

The term used in the textbook for organized crime that crosses national boundaries is transnational organized crime.

Question 7

What is the basis of the division of labour in symmetrical criminal networks?

Accepted Answer

The division of labour in symmetrical criminal networks is based on skills or resources. Each member is assigned a specific task or role based on their expertise or available resources. This allows for efficient and effective criminal operations. Family history or connections and power or prestige may play a role in some criminal networks, but they are not the basis of the division of labour. Time and place may also be factors in planning criminal activities, but they do not determine the division of labour.

Question 8

According to the text,what has recently become the only criterion for membership in most criminal networks?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "the ability to contribute to the collective profits has become the only criterion for membership in most criminal networks." Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 9

Which of the following is a name used by an outlaw motorcycle gang to refer to a specialized unit that carries out enforcement functions,including murder?

Accepted Answer

The Filthy Few is a name used by outlaw motorcycle gangs to refer to a specialized unit that carries out enforcement functions, including murder. The other options listed do not pertain to this particular description.

Question 10

Which of the following can be considered a consensual crime?

Accepted Answer

Loan sharking can be considered a consensual crime because it involves a mutual agreement between the lender and the borrower, despite the illegal interest rates or enforcement methods that may be involved.

Question 11

Ianni (1974)identified two basic forms of relationships among the individuals involved in criminal groups.Which of the following terms does he apply to criminal conspiracies that are held together by close personal relationships among members?

Accepted Answer

Ianni applies the term "associational" to criminal conspiracies that are held together by close personal relationships among members. The other options, "entrepreneurial," "hierarchical," and "division of labor," do not fit this description.

Question 12

Which of the following criminal activities is a key difference between organized and unorganized crime?

Accepted Answer

One of the key differences between organized and unorganized crime is the use of tactical illegal activities such as corruption. Organized crime groups often use corruption to further their illegal activities and gain control over certain industries or areas. Unorganized crime, on the other hand, typically does not have the same level of organization or resources to coordinate such tactics. Violence, the volume of crimes committed in a year, and drug trafficking can be present in both organized and unorganized crime.

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes organized crime from a riotous mob?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following characteristics distinguishes organized...

Question 14

Table 16.1 in the text book, identifies numerous characteristics of organized crime,all of which are grouped into four categories.Which category do the characteristics of "continuing enterprise" and "career criminals" fall under?

Accepted Answer

The characteristics "continuing enterprise" and "career criminals" fall under the institutional category as they relate to the ongoing nature and established practices within organized crime groups.

Question 15

How many members does aChapter of outlaw motorcycle gangChapter usually have?

Accepted Answer

Outlaw motorcycle gang chapters typically have anywhere from 6 to 25 members.

Question 16

What is the term for an Italian-American mafia member who believes that anyone who follows the rules and laws is a sucker and deserves to be victimized?

Accepted Answer

The term for an Italian-American mafia member who believes that anyone who follows the rules and laws is a sucker and deserves to be victimized is "wiseguy." This term is often used to describe members of organized crime who adhere to a code of loyalty and secrecy within their own criminal organization, while showing disregard for the rules of society at large.

Question 17

One of the ways that a crime group insulates itself from law enforcement is through policies such as the code of omertà.Which of the following defines this code?

Accepted Answer

The code of omertà is a code of silence within a criminal organization where members are expected to remain silent and not cooperate with law enforcement or any outside authority. This code helps the group to insulate itself from law enforcement and maintain the loyalty of its members.

Question 18

Table 16.1 in the text book, identifies numerous characteristics of organized crime,all of which are grouped into four categories.Which category do "multiple enterprises" and "illegal activities committed for financial or other material benefit" fit under?

Accepted Answer

"Multiple enterprises" and "illegal activities committed for financial or other material benefit" fit under the "commercial" category because they directly relate to the business aspects and profit-driven nature of organized crime activities.

Question 19

Unlawfully obtaining money,property,or services from an individual or entity through coercion and intimidation is the definition of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Extortion specifically involves obtaining something through coercion and intimidation, while fraud involves deception, theft involves taking something without permission, and robbery involves taking something by force or threat of force.

Question 20

What is the term applied to the technique of legitimizing illegally earned revenue?

Accepted Answer

Money laundering is the term applied to the technique of legitimizing illegally earned revenue by making it appear as if it came from a legitimate source. This involves a series of transactions that move the proceeds of criminal activity through various channels in order to disguise their origin and make them appear legitimate.

Quiz 16: Organized Crime