Question 1

Automobiles are stolen for only one reason-joyriding.

Accepted Answer

Automobiles can be stolen for various reasons, including joyriding, resale of parts, transportation for other crimes, or export to other regions.

Question 2

Arson is committed for a variety of reasons.

Accepted Answer

Arson can be motivated by factors such as financial gain, revenge, vandalism, or psychological issues.

Question 3

Fencing has no connection to legitimate business.

Accepted Answer

Fencing refers to the illegal practice of buying and selling stolen goods, which is not connected to legitimate business activities.

Question 4

Carjacking is the most common and most feared form of auto theft.

Accepted Answer

Carjacking is not the most common form of auto theft; it is a specific type of auto theft involving force or intimidation, but other forms like stealing unattended vehicles are more common.

Question 5

The NCVS reports that more than two times as many larcenies occur each year than are reported to police.

Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) often reveals higher crime rates than those reported to police, as many incidents go unreported.

Question 6

Male robbers are more likely to rob women than men.

Accepted Answer

There is no conclusive evidence or data to support the claim that male robbers are more likely to target women over men. Robbers typically target individuals based on perceived vulnerability or opportunity rather than gender.

Question 7

Compared to other types of fraud, tax fraud results in very low losses overall.

Accepted Answer

Tax fraud can result in significant financial losses for governments, as it involves the illegal evasion of taxes, which are a major source of revenue.

Question 8

Counterfeiting is the fastest growing type of credit card fraud.

Accepted Answer

Counterfeiting, which involves creating fake or cloned credit cards, is indeed the fastest-growing type of credit card fraud.

Question 9

"Property crime" is a large category comprised of multiple crime types. Write a brief essay that demonstrates your knowledge of property crime. Be sure to address both "property crime" as a category as well as the various forms of property crime.

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Question 10

The federal government and some states classify robbery differently. How is robbery variously classified and why?

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Question 11

Although there are various types of property crime, one of the things shared across the types is the distinction between professional and amateur property offenders. Demonstrate your understanding of the amateur-profrossional distinction by comparing and contrasting burglary, shoplifting, and fencing.

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Quiz 10: Property Crime