Question 1

Made men are at least 50% Italian, on their mother's side of the family, and meet certain other criteria.

Accepted Answer

The requirement for being a "made man" in the Mafia does not specifically mandate that one must be at least 50% Italian on their mother's side. The traditional rule is that one must have Italian heritage, often specifically from the father's side, but the exact percentage and maternal lineage requirement is not a universally applied standard.

Question 2

Organized crime is a global problem that sucks over a trillion dollars a year out of the legitimate world economy.

Accepted Answer

Organized crime is a global problem that has significant economic impacts, including costing over a trillion dollars each year.

Question 3

Which of the following countries is not a member of the G8?

Accepted Answer

China is not a member of the G8. The G8 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Question 4

Japan and the United States are working together to stop criminal organizations through the FBI/National Police Agency of Japan Working Group.

Accepted Answer

The FBI/National Police Agency of Japan Working Group does exist and is focused on stopping transnational criminal organizations through collaboration between Japan and the United States.

Question 5

Under the Bank Secrecy Act, when must financial institutions report transactions?

Accepted Answer

Financial institutions must report any cash transaction, whether deposit or withdrawal, that exceeds $10,000. This includes multiple transactions that add up to $10,000 or more within a 24-hour period. The other options provided may indicate potential red flags, but they do not necessarily require reporting under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a component that is key to operating terrorist cells?

Accepted Answer

While airline operation may be a tactic used in some terrorist attacks, it is not a key component that is necessary for operating a terrorist cell. Financial support, weapons experts, and spiritual leaders are all considered essential components for the operation of terrorist cells.

Question 7

Which organization is Financial Crimes Enforcement Network under?

Accepted Answer

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It was established in 1990 to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes.

Question 8

It's not uncommon for European groups of individuals with terrorist ties to publicly preach jihad and openly commit themselves to suicide attacks, while the authorities can only stand by and watch.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. There have been instances where European individuals with known terrorist ties have publicly advocated for jihad and suicide attacks, despite efforts by authorities to monitor and prevent such activities.

Question 9

The La Cosa Nostra (LCN) has its roots in mid 9^th century Sicily, and began about the time that Italy became a sovereign state.

Accepted Answer

The La Cosa Nostra, or the Sicilian Mafia, is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, not the 9th century, around the time of Italian unification in the 1860s.

Question 10

How many Muslims currently live in Europe?

Accepted Answer

According to a report by Pew Research Center, there were approximately 30 million Muslims living in Europe in 2016. However, it is important to note that this number may have changed since the report was published.

Question 11

What are the three steps of money laundering?

Accepted Answer

The three steps of money laundering are placement (introducing illegal funds into the financial system), layering (separating the illegal funds from their criminal source through a series of transactions), and integration (making the illegally gained funds appear legitimate by re-entering them into the economy).

Question 12

Where do some terrorist organizations base their operations?

Accepted Answer

While some terrorist organizations may use local government buildings or banks as targets, they typically base their operations out of houses of worship such as Mosques. It is important to note, however, that the vast majority of Mosques and other religious institutions do not support or condone terrorism.

Question 13

Who is Usama bin Laden?

Accepted Answer

Usama bin Laden was the founder and the former leader of the terrorist organization al Qaeda. He was responsible for several attacks, including the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He was killed by US forces in a raid on his compound in Pakistan in 2011.

Question 14

Most Muslims in Europe subscribe to radical Islamic fundamentalism, and many of those who do support the idea of the Islamic state subscribe to violence.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a gross overgeneralization and is false. Most Muslims in Europe do not subscribe to radical Islamic fundamentalism, and the vast majority do not support violence. It is important to avoid making broad and unsubstantiated claims about any group of people based on their religion or ethnicity.

Question 15

Which of the following countries had some of the largest terrorist training camps prior to 9/11?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan all had some of the largest terrorist training camps prior to 9/11.

Question 16

Why is it difficult to prosecute terrorists that are in other countries?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Some believe that ROC syndicates are being used the government in Moscow to secretly continue to carry out the Cold War policies of selling arms and nuclear technology to terrorists and enemies of the United States.

Accepted Answer

This is a possible belief held by some individuals, but it is not a proven fact. There may be some evidence that suggests certain individuals or groups within the ROC have engaged in illicit activities, but it is not necessarily a coordinated effort by the government in Moscow. Additionally, not all members of the ROC are involved in such activities, and some may even be working to stop them.

Question 18

The ROC, unlike the modern day LCN, continues to kill reporters, government officials and law enforcement personnel.

Accepted Answer

The ROC continues to kill reporters, government officials, and law enforcement personnel, unlike the modern-day LCN.

Question 19

The money flow in organizations such as the LCN is very similar to Corporations where the money flows from the top down.

Accepted Answer

In organizations such as the La Cosa Nostra (LCN), money typically flows upwards, from the lower levels of the organization who conduct the criminal activities and collect money, to the higher-ranking members who take their share of the profits.

Question 20

According to FBI reports, the LCN and its associates remains actively engaged in drug trafficking, murder, assault, gambling, extortion, loan-sharking, labor racketeering, money laundering, arson, gasoline bootlegging, infiltration of legitimate businesses, stock market manipulation, and various other illegal frauds and schemes.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, according to FBI reports.

Quiz 18: Organized Crime, Counterterrorism, and Anti-Money Laundering