Question 1

The term "venue" refers to:

Accepted Answer

The term "venue" refers to the place at which the authority of the court should be exercised, such as the physical location of the court where a case will be heard. It is not related to the authority of the court, jury selection, or the appeal process.

Question 2

Citations issued by an OSHA area director are:

Accepted Answer

Citations issued by an OSHA area director are always written, mailed by U.S. certified mail, and required to be posted at or near the place of violation.

Question 3

Which of the following is not required by OSHA regulations?

Accepted Answer

De minimis notices do not require posting under OSHA regulations.

Question 4

Under OSHA regulations, a serious violation must be assessed some monetary penalty but the amount should not exceed:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under OSHA regulations, a serious violation must...

Question 5

Police are allowed to conduct a frisk-type search where there was reason to believe the person stopped was armed according to the Supreme Court decision of:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court decision of Terry v. Ohio established the validity of frisk searches, also known as "stop and frisk," which are conducted when a police officer has reasonable suspicion that the individual being stopped is armed and dangerous. This decision established the legal framework for stop and frisk searches and is still cited as a precedent today.

Question 6

Generally, deadly force may not be used:

Accepted Answer

Deadly force is generally not justified solely for the protection of property, against a mere trespasser, or against a thief stealing a car, as it is considered excessive and not proportional to the threat posed.

Question 7

The examination of prospective jurors on the jury panel is commonly referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The examination of prospective jurors on the jury panel is commonly referred to as voir dire.

Question 8

In order to enforce compliance with safety and health standards under OSHA, employees are:

Accepted Answer

OSHA does not impose such specific penalties or requirements on employees as described in options A, B, or C. Compliance with OSHA standards is generally the responsibility of employers, not individual employees.

Question 9

The OSHA Act allows states to continue their present safety and health enforcement activities provided that:

Accepted Answer

The OSHA Act allows states to continue their present safety and health enforcement activities provided that the state program is "at least as effective" as the federal program.

Question 10

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations have been in force since:

Accepted Answer

OSHA regulations were first issued in 1971, after the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed by Congress in 1970.

Question 11

The right to have the assistance of counsel for one's defense is provided by the:

Accepted Answer

The right to have the assistance of counsel for one's defense is provided by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Question 12

Which of the following crimes would be considered a white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

All three crimes listed (tax evasion, false advertising, and mail fraud) are white-collar crimes. These are typically non-violent crimes that involve financial deception or fraud committed by people in positions of power or trust.

Question 13

Under the OSHA Act, a national consensus standard was defined as one that is:

Accepted Answer

All of the above statements are true regarding the definition of a national consensus standard under the OSHA Act. A national consensus standard must be adopted and issued by a nationally recognized standard-producing organization such as NFPA, developed after consideration of conflicting or differing views, and in the nature of a practice designated by the Secretary of Labor after consultation with other federal agencies.

Question 14

Which of the following was not provided by the OSHA Act?

Accepted Answer

The OSHA act did not provide authorization to the Secretary of the Interior to set mandatory standards. It provided the development of safety standards, reporting procedures, an effective enforcement program, and research.

Question 15

The statute of limitations does not apply to the following:

Accepted Answer

The statute of limitations does not apply while a defendant is a fugitive. This means that the clock on the statute of limitations stops running while the defendant is on the run from the law, and it only starts running again once the defendant is caught or surrenders. As a result, in the case of a fugitive defendant, there is no time limit for the prosecution to bring charges. The other choices are incorrect because the statute of limitations does apply to felonies, misdemeanors, and white-collar crimes, with different time limits depending on the nature of the offense.

Question 16

The OSHA law requires the maintenance of three basic types of injury and illness records by each establishment that employs:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The OSHA law requires the maintenance of...

Question 17

What is the crime when a person, knowing an object to be false, attempts to pass it off as the real thing?

Accepted Answer

Uttering is the crime of knowingly passing or attempting to pass a forged document or object as genuine with the intent to defraud.

Question 18

Which of the following is not considered to be an inchoate crime?

Accepted Answer

Embezzlement is not considered to be an inchoate crime. Inchoate crimes are incomplete or attempted crimes and include attempt, solicitation, and conspiracy. Embezzlement, on the other hand, is a completed crime that involves the theft of funds or property that were entrusted to someone for safekeeping.

Question 19

Unless appealed, payment of penalties under OSHA must be made within:

Accepted Answer

Under OSHA regulations, penalties must be paid within 15 working days unless an appeal is filed.

Question 20

The act of concealing the commission of a felony cognizable by a U.S. court by someone having knowledge of the felony is a violation called:

Accepted Answer

Misprision of felony involves the deliberate concealment of a known felony. It is different from being an accessory, as an accessory is someone who helps or assists in the commission of a felony. Subornation of perjury involves inducing someone to commit perjury, and obstruction of justice involves interfering with the administration of justice, but they may not necessarily involve knowledge of a specific felony being committed.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional