Question 1

Officer Smith has responded to a disruption where many individuals are protesting the war in Iraq.As a control force,Officer Smith's mission includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Gunning down protestors is not a lawful, ethical or appropriate action for a police officer to take in response to a disruption or protest. The other options are all legitimate objectives for Officer Smith to pursue as a control force. Restoring order involves minimizing the potential for violence, injury or property damage, while protecting property and preserving life are core duties that police officers are trained to fulfill in their work.

Question 2

________,according to the United States Code,is premeditated,politically motivated violence perpetrated against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents,usually intended to influence an audience.

Accepted Answer

The definition provided matches that of terrorism, as it includes premeditated violence that is politically motivated and aimed at non-combatant targets, with the intent of influencing an audience. Cybercrime involves illegal activities that are carried out through technology, while civil disorder refers to public disturbances or unrest. Hate crimes are typically motivated by prejudice or bias against a particular group, but may not necessarily involve the same level of political motivation or intent to influence an audience as terrorism does.

Question 3

________ crimes are offenses committed for the purpose of enabling terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Precursor crimes refer to offenses committed with the intent to facilitate or enable terrorism, such as financing terrorism or providing material support to terrorists.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE about terrorism?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. According to the Global Terrorism Database, from 2000 to 2019, the majority of terrorism victims were Muslims, not Christians or Westerners.

Question 5

Many states do NOT include victims' ________ as criteria for hate crimes.

Accepted Answer

Many states still do not include gender identity as a protected category when it comes to hate crimes, despite recent efforts to include it in federal hate crime legislation. Instead, they typically only mention race, religion, and ethnicity as protected categories.

Question 6

Law enforcement is responsible for all of the following when fighting terrorism EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

While law enforcement agencies may advocate for higher penalties against terrorists, they do not have the authority to increase penalties themselves. This is the responsibility of lawmakers and the judicial system. Therefore, increasing penalties against terrorists is not a direct responsibility of law enforcement in fighting terrorism.

Question 7

If a terrorist intentionally sets a building on fire and people die as a result,the terrorist will most likely be charged with:

Accepted Answer

The terrorist would most likely be charged with murder because the intentional act of setting the building on fire led to the death of people.

Question 8

A law-abiding group of individuals drawn together by common values and feelings about a current matter is a:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A law-abiding group of individuals drawn together...

Question 9

Who are most likely to be the victims of a racially-motivated hate crime?

Accepted Answer

African Americans have historically been the most targeted group for racially motivated hate crimes in the United States.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is characterized by the use of violence to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives, distinguishing it from other forms of conflict or violence that may not have these specific goals or methods.

Question 11

________ is the unauthorized use of a person's information to obtain credit.

Accepted Answer

Identity theft refers to the illegal practice of stealing someone's personal information, such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, and using it to open credit accounts, apply for loans, make purchases, or commit other fraudulent activities. It can cause damage to the victim's credit report and financial security.

Question 12

________ is a criminal offense committed because of the victim's race,ethnicity,religion,sexual orientation,or other group affiliation.

Accepted Answer

A hate crime is a criminal offense committed against someone because of their belonging to a particular group or community, such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The motivation for the crime is based on the offender's bias or prejudice against that group. Hate crimes are taken seriously by law enforcement and can result in enhanced penalties for the offender.

Question 13

The USA PATRIOT Act stands for:

Accepted Answer

The USA PATRIOT Act stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism."

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a precursor crime?

Accepted Answer

All of these options are examples of precursor crimes. Precursor crimes are offenses that are committed in preparation for or as part of a larger criminal activity. In the case of illegal border crossing, it may be a precursor to human trafficking or drug smuggling. Money laundering often precedes or facilitates other financial crimes, such as fraud or embezzlement. Forging documents can be a precursor to identity theft, fraud, or other types of financial crimes.

Question 15

Identity thieves can obtain personal identifying information by:

Accepted Answer

Identity thieves can obtain personal identifying information in various ways including dumpster diving, going online, eavesdropping, and many other methods. Therefore, all of these options are correct.

Question 16

Which category accounts for more than half of all reported hate crimes?

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI's latest hate crime statistics, race is the category that accounts for more than half of all reported hate crimes. In 2019, 48.4% of reported hate crimes were motivated by race, and an additional 20.1% were motivated by ethnicity/national origin. Together, these categories make up over two-thirds of reported hate crimes. Gender identity, while an important category, accounted for only 2.7% of reported hate crimes in 2019.

Question 17

What is the "Intelligence Recipe"?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is the combination of information and analysis. Information alone does not constitute intelligence, but when analyzed and synthesized, it can become intelligence. Therefore, the correct formula is Information + Analysis = Intelligence.

Question 18

________ is a disturbance by a group of people that is symptomatic of a major socio-political problem.

Accepted Answer

Civil disorder refers to a disruption of the peace by a group of people that reflects a larger issue within society or politics. Hate crime may also be symptomatic of larger social issues, but it does not necessarily involve a group disturbance or disruption of the peace. Cybercrime involves criminal activity related to the use of technology. Terrorism involves the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce a population or government. While it may be symptomatic of larger issues, it is not necessarily characterized by a group disturbance or disruption of the peace.

Question 19

Martha used her elderly mother's information to obtain a mortgage.Martha has committed:

Accepted Answer

Martha has obtained a mortgage using her mother's information without her mother's knowledge or consent, which is an act of identity theft.

Question 20

What is the difference between identity theft and other property crimes?

Accepted Answer

Identity theft can continue for months through the use of stolen personal information, while other property crimes such as theft or burglary typically involve a one-time theft of physical items.

Answer: D 
 In identity theft, personal information such as Social Security numbers, credit card information, or bank account information is stolen, but the physical item itself is not taken. This is different from other property crimes where physical items are stolen or damaged.

Therefore, both A and D are correct answers.

Quiz 16: Evolving Challenges in Criminal Justice