Question 1

Under English common law, the basic offense, theft, was referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Under English common law, the basic offense of theft was referred to as larceny. This term encompasses the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

Question 2

Larceny includes all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

Larceny is a type of theft involving the unlawful taking of someone's personal property. Embezzlement, shoplifting, and robbery are forms of theft, while homicide is the act of killing someone and is not related to theft.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of occasional criminals?

Accepted Answer

Occasional criminals do not rely on crime as their primary means of livelihood; instead, they may engage in criminal activities sporadically or under certain circumstances, rather than as a consistent source of income.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most common type of shoplifter?

Accepted Answer

Snitches, or amateur shoplifters, are the most common type, often stealing on impulse without a specific plan or professional intent.

Question 5

Which of the following types of shoplifters supplement their legitimate income by stealing?

Accepted Answer

Shadow professionals are individuals who engage in shoplifting as a way to supplement their legitimate income, often treating it as a secondary source of revenue.

Question 6

According to Cameron, most "snitches" ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Cameron, most "snitches" ______.
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Question 7

Which of the following types of shoplifters concentrating on expensive items that can be quickly converted to cash by prearrangement with a "fence"?

Accepted Answer

Boosters are shoplifters who specifically target high-value items with the intention of selling them to a fence, a person who buys stolen goods to sell them for profit. They often work with a prearrangement to quickly convert stolen goods into cash.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most common form of vandalism?

Accepted Answer

Wanton vandalism is the most common form, characterized by damage or destruction done without a specific reason beyond the mere enjoyment of the act or to display power or aggression.

Question 9

A group of youths paint swastikas on the door of a synagogue. This would be classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Vindictive vandalism is characterized by deliberate damage to property as a means of revenge, intimidation, or expressing hatred towards a particular group. Painting swastikas on a synagogue falls under this category as it targets a specific community (Jewish) with a symbol associated with hate and anti-Semitism, intending to intimidate or express hatred.

Question 10

Which of the following involves the willful destruction of property without the consent of the owner or agent of the owner?

Accepted Answer

Vandalism involves the willful destruction of property without the consent of the owner or agent of the owner.

Question 11

______ vandalism consists of destructive acts that have no purpose and produce no monetary gain.

Accepted Answer

Wanton vandalism is characterized by acts of destruction that are purposeless and do not result in financial profit for the perpetrator.

Question 12

John is a student at a local high school. One night he makes the decitions to destroy the vending machine in the cafeteria to steal some candy bars and chips. What types of vandalism is he engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Predatory vandalism involves destroying property for personal gain, such as stealing items from a vending machine.

Question 13

Most acts of wanton vandalism are committed by ______.

Accepted Answer

Most acts of wanton vandalism are typically committed by juveniles, as they are often associated with youthful impulsiveness and a lack of understanding of the consequences of their actions.

Question 14

According to the 2016 National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), which of the following automobiles is considered as the one vehicle that is most targeted for motor vehicle theft?

Accepted Answer

The Honda Accord has consistently been one of the most targeted vehicles for theft, as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in various years, including 2016. Its popularity and the value of its parts make it a prime target for thieves.

Question 15

Chop shops fall under which of the following motor vehcile theft typologies?

Accepted Answer

Chop shops are associated with profit-motivated motor vehicle theft, where stolen vehicles are disassembled to sell their parts.

Question 16

Susie and her friends have temporarily borrowed her neighbor's car while they are sleeping. They decided to go out cruising. Unfortunately, the car runs out of gas and they abandon it in a supermarket parking lot. This is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Joyriding refers to the act of taking someone else's car for a drive without their permission, typically for pleasure and without the intention of stealing the car permanently. In this scenario, Susie and her friends used the neighbor's car for their own enjoyment without intending to keep it, which fits the definition of joyriding.

Question 17

Which of the following involves the conversion or obtaining of money or property under false pretenses?

Accepted Answer

Fraud involves intentionally deceiving someone for personal gain or to damage them, often leading to the conversion or obtaining of money or property under false pretenses.

Question 18

"Known burglars" are called such because they ______.

Accepted Answer

"Known burglars" are referred to as such primarily because they have been identified by the police due to their activities, indicating a lack of skill or caution that has led to their recognition by law enforcement.

Question 19

An individual, who usually does not engage in crime, burglarizes a car because the opportunity presents itself. This describes which of the following types of burglars?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual, who usually does not engage...

Question 20

Offenders that are highly skilled, undertake extensive planning, and concentrate on big jobs because burglary is often their sole livelihood are referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Professional burglars are characterized by their high skill level, extensive planning, and focus on significant jobs, often relying on burglary as their primary source of income.

Quiz 10: Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional