Question 1

The United States includes all of the following actions except _____ in the official definition of human trafficking.

Accepted Answer

The official definition of human trafficking in the United States does not include the "purchasing of human persons" as a component. It focuses on actions such as the harboring, transporting, and recruitment of individuals for the purpose of exploitation.

Question 2

The television viewer rating system used today was established by the

Accepted Answer

The television viewer rating system was established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help regulate and provide guidelines for television content.

Question 3

California is currently the only state in the country where prostitution is legal in at least some counties.

Accepted Answer

Prostitution is legal in some counties in Nevada, not California.

Question 4

There are currently no laws regulating the creation, sharing, and forwarding of sexually suggestive or nude images via text message.

Accepted Answer

Many countries have laws regulating the creation, sharing, and distribution of sexually explicit or nude images, especially concerning consent, age, and privacy. These laws often cover digital communications, including text messaging.

Question 5

The term, gigolo, refers to a:

Accepted Answer

A gigolo is a male prostitute who serves either male or female clients, distinguishing him from other terms that have more specific meanings or connotations.

Question 6

Lyndon Johnson's Presidential Commission on Obscenity and Pornography issued a report stating that there is clear, convincing evidence that consuming pornography increases a person's likelihood of committing a sexual crime against woman.

Accepted Answer

The commission's 1970 report actually found no reliable evidence that exposure to explicit materials was connected to the commission of sex crimes.

Question 7

In 2008, the World Congress III against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents coined the term, _____, to describe the phenomenon of pornographic materials increasingly using children as subjects.

Accepted Answer

The term "child abuse images" was coined to describe the phenomenon of pornographic materials increasingly using children as subjects, emphasizing the abusive nature of such content.

Question 8

As a criminal act, prostitution is a misdemeanor crime similar to vandalism.

Accepted Answer

Prostitution is a misdemeanor crime, which is a less serious offense than a felony. Vandalism is also a misdemeanor crime.

Question 9

Which of the following phenomena quickly became a popular way of purchasing sexual interaction in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Telephone hotlines quickly became a popular method for purchasing sexual interaction in the 1980s, leveraging the privacy and accessibility of phone communication for adult entertainment.

Question 10

An adolescent who takes pictures of herself nude and willingly shares the photos with others via text or e-mail message can be charged with disseminating child pornography.

Accepted Answer

Even if the individual is a minor, creating and distributing explicit images of themselves can be considered producing and disseminating child pornography according to laws in many jurisdictions.

Question 11

According to the text, pornographic search engine requests make up approximately ten percent of all search requests made on a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which state stands out as unique in the United States because it is the only state where prostitution is legal in some counties?

Accepted Answer

Nevada is unique among U.S. states because it allows counties with populations under 700,000 to license brothels, making it the only state where prostitution is legally permitted in some areas.

Question 13

Founded in 1973, COYOTE is an organization dedicated to:

Accepted Answer

COYOTE, which stands for "Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics," is an organization founded with the purpose of advocating for the repeal of prostitution laws and working to end the stigma associated with sex work.

Question 14

It is estimated that about half of the 600,000 to 800,000 people trafficked across international borders each year are children.

Accepted Answer

According to various reports and data from organizations such as the United Nations and the U.S. Department of State, it is estimated that a significant portion of the hundreds of thousands of individuals trafficked across international borders annually are indeed children, with figures often cited around or exceeding half of the total number of victims.

Question 15

The percent of television programs containing some sexual content has decreased over the last ten years as FCC regulations became more stringent.

Accepted Answer

Studies and reports have shown that the amount of sexual content on television has either remained stable or increased over the last decade, despite any changes in FCC regulations. Viewer habits and content distribution methods have evolved, with streaming services offering a wide range of content with varying degrees of sexual content, which are not subject to FCC regulations like traditional broadcast channels.

Question 16

Singing bawdy songs was a popular pastime for young Englishmen and Scotsmen in the 18th century.Bawdy songs were:

Accepted Answer

Bawdy songs were known for their playful and humorous lyrics that often contained sexual innuendos or explicit content, making them distinct from sad songs, romantic ballads, or rallying cheers.

Question 17

Which of these common ploys do false-front agencies use to recruit victims of human trafficking?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are common tactics used by false-front agencies to recruit victims of human trafficking. They often promise a better life, use debt bondage agreements, or masquerade as legitimate employment or modeling agencies to exploit individuals.

Question 18

Historical evidence indicates that prostitution dates back to the Age of Mesopotamia, or about the 18^th century BCE.

Accepted Answer

Historical records and research suggest that prostitution is indeed one of the oldest professions, with evidence of its existence dating back to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia around the 18th century BCE.

Question 19

Of the following types of prostitution, which has the highest public visibility, and therefore, greater obvious impact on the surrounding community?

Accepted Answer

Bar/casino services have the highest public visibility as they are often located in public venues where a large number of people gather, making their activities more noticeable to the community.

Question 20

In the United States, the revenue from the pornography industry is larger than the combined revenues of professional football, basketball, and baseball franchises.

Accepted Answer

The pornography industry in the United States has been reported to generate revenue in the billions of dollars, which at various times has been estimated to surpass the combined revenues of the professional sports leagues for football (NFL), basketball (NBA), and baseball (MLB). However, exact figures can vary and are difficult to confirm due to the private nature of many businesses within the pornography industry.

Quiz 18: Selling Sex: the Sex Industry and Sex Work