Question 1

_______________ organized crime refers to self-perpetuating criminal organizations that operate across national boundaries.

Accepted Answer

The term "transnational" specifically refers to criminal organizations that operate across national boundaries, while "global" and "multinational" can also refer to businesses or corporations that operate across borders. "State-sponsored" refers to criminal activity that is directly supported or enabled by a government or state.

Question 2

In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on...

Question 3

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments. ​

Accepted Answer

Traditional organized crime groups prioritize stability and a strong central government, which aligns with conservative values. They often seek partnerships with government officials to further their operations and protect themselves from law enforcement.

Question 4

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A criminal network typically functions within a...

Question 5

Organized crime is self-perpetuating. ​

Accepted Answer

Organized crime is self-perpetuating because the profits generated by criminal activities are reinvested into further criminal enterprises, allowing the organization to become larger and more powerful over time. Additionally, those involved in organized crime often recruit new members and perpetuate the cycle of criminal activity.

Question 6

There is no generally accepted definition of organized crime.

Accepted Answer

While there are various attempts to define organized crime, there is no universally accepted definition of the term. Different countries and institutions may have their own definitions and criteria for what constitutes organized crime.

Question 7

A criminal organization structured along bureaucratic lines has no significant inherent weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A criminal organization structured along bureaucratic lines may have weaknesses such as increased complexity and inability to adapt quickly to changing situations. It may also become too dependent on chain of command and centralized decision-making, making it vulnerable to infiltration and repression by law enforcement agencies.

Question 8

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor. ​

Accepted Answer

The sense of entitlement and credentials provided by a franchise can lead the possessor to believe they can engage in criminal activity without consequence, and that their actions will be supported and protected by the franchisor. This can result in a higher likelihood of criminal behavior among franchisees.

Question 9

Both terrorist groups and criminal organizations use compartmentalization.

Accepted Answer

Compartmentalization is a tactic used by both terrorist groups and criminal organizations to keep certain information and activities limited to a select group of individuals within the organization. This helps to minimize the risk of infiltration and detection by law enforcement and other external threats.

Question 10

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs. ​

Accepted Answer

Narcoterrorism is the term used to describe terrorist acts carried out by groups involved in the drug trade. This can include groups that cultivate, manufacture, transport, or distribute illegal drugs. The profits from these illegal activities may be used to fund terrorist activities or to further the group's drug-related goals.

Question 11

The goals of an organized crime group are _____________ and _____________. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Migration, legal or illegal, broadens the reach of existing criminal networks.

Accepted Answer

Migration, whether legal or illegal, provides opportunities for criminal networks to exploit vulnerable individuals and profit from their desperation for better lives. This can include human trafficking, drug smuggling, and other forms of illegal activity, ultimately widening the reach of existing criminal networks.

Question 13

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon: ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The differences between terrorist organizations and organized...

Question 14

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Based on recent history, terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness, largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

Accepted Answer

Terrorist groups often imitate organized criminal behavior to fund their operations, including tactics such as kidnapping for ransom, drug trafficking, and extortion, showing a significant crossover in techniques for financial gain.

Question 16

Terrorists are state-sponsored actors whose intention is to intimidate an audience only within their immediate country of origin.

Accepted Answer

Terrorists can be both state-sponsored or non-state sponsored actors whose intention is to intimidate an audience beyond their immediate country of origin.

Question 17

Organizational affiliation provides a form of _____________ by reputation, facilitating cooperation between criminals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests. ​

Accepted Answer

Points of convergence, such as ports or border crossings, are ideal locations for organized criminals to meet and collaborate, facilitating the enhancement of their criminal activities.

Question 19

The _____________ is an individual who is responsible for overall operations of several criminal cells within a region, and in this role reports directly to the central command of the operation via the Internet or cell phone. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Members of organized crime view themselves as conventional members of society. ​

Accepted Answer

Members of organized crime often operate outside of societal norms and laws, and they typically do not view themselves as conventional members of society due to their involvement in illegal activities.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Organized Crime

_______________ organized crime refers to self-perpetuating criminal organizations that operate across national boundaries.

In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments.

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Organized crime is self-perpetuating.

There is no generally accepted definition of organized crime.

A criminal organization structured along bureaucratic lines has no significant inherent weaknesses.

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor.

Both terrorist groups and criminal organizations use compartmentalization.

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs.

The goals of an organized crime group are _ and _.

Migration, legal or illegal, broadens the reach of existing criminal networks.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.

Based on recent history, terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness, largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

Terrorists are state-sponsored actors whose intention is to intimidate an audience only within their immediate country of origin.

Organizational affiliation provides a form of _____________ by reputation, facilitating cooperation between criminals.

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests.

The _____________ is an individual who is responsible for overall operations of several criminal cells within a region, and in this role reports directly to the central command of the operation via the Internet or cell phone.

Members of organized crime view themselves as conventional members of society.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Organized Crime

_______________ organized crime refers to self-perpetuating criminal organizations that operate across national boundaries.

In a bureaucracy, positions are assigned on the basis of _____________.

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments. ​

A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment often referred to as a(n)_________________.

Organized crime is self-perpetuating. ​

There is no generally accepted definition of organized crime.

A criminal organization structured along bureaucratic lines has no significant inherent weaknesses.

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor. ​

Both terrorist groups and criminal organizations use compartmentalization.

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs. ​

The goals of an organized crime group are _____________ and _____________. ​

Migration, legal or illegal, broadens the reach of existing criminal networks.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon: ​

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell. ​

Based on recent history, terrorists seem never to imitate organized criminal behavior that they witness, largely because their techniques and mission have no significant crossover or connections.

Terrorists are state-sponsored actors whose intention is to intimidate an audience only within their immediate country of origin.

Organizational affiliation provides a form of _____________ by reputation, facilitating cooperation between criminals.

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests. ​

The _____________ is an individual who is responsible for overall operations of several criminal cells within a region, and in this role reports directly to the central command of the operation via the Internet or cell phone. ​

Members of organized crime view themselves as conventional members of society. ​

Many traditional organized crime groups are politically quite ______________ and tend to be supportive of their host governments.

Organized crime is self-perpetuating.

Franchise provides a sense of entitlement and credentials that enable the possessor to engage in criminal activity knowing that he will be supported and protected by the franchisor.

_____________ is defined as terrorist acts carried out by groups directly or indirectly involved in cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs.

The goals of an organized crime group are _ and _.

The differences between terrorist organizations and organized crimes groups rest upon:

_____________ is a type of bureaucratic structure that organizes persons at the operational/street level into cells whose members know only the people in their same cell.

Points of convergence are meeting places that provide opportunity for organized criminals to enhance their interests.

The _____________ is an individual who is responsible for overall operations of several criminal cells within a region, and in this role reports directly to the central command of the operation via the Internet or cell phone.

Members of organized crime view themselves as conventional members of society.