Question 1

If the chain of custody is broken when gathering evidence for a criminal case:

Accepted Answer

A)  the evidence is excluded 
B)  the evidence is kept under special consideration 
C)  the evidence is more powerful 
D)  the evidence is less useful to the prosecution 
E)  the evidence is less useful to the defendant 
A)  the evidence is excluded 
B)  the evidence is kept under special consideration 
C)  the evidence is more powerful 
D)  the evidence is less useful to the prosecution 
E)  the evidence is less useful to the defendant

Question 2

The unauthorized use of a credit card can result in criminal charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A settlement conference is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an attempt to resolve a matter with a short trial 
B)  an attempt to resolve a matter without trial and without a judge 
C)  an attempt to pay off the defendant 
D)  an attempt to offer the prosecution money to make them drop the case 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  an attempt to resolve a matter with a short trial 
B)  an attempt to resolve a matter without trial and without a judge 
C)  an attempt to pay off the defendant 
D)  an attempt to offer the prosecution money to make them drop the case 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 4

Prosecuting attorneys only review evidence presented to them by the police or other authorities; they do not do their own investigations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a criminal case, "beyond a reasonable doubt" means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the evidence is good enough to hold up in a civil trial 
B)  the evidence would convince an uneducated person of the defendant's guilt 
C)  the evidence fully satisfies and convinces the court to a moral certainty 
D)  the evidence partially satisfies and convinces the court to a moral certainty 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  the evidence is good enough to hold up in a civil trial 
B)  the evidence would convince an uneducated person of the defendant's guilt 
C)  the evidence fully satisfies and convinces the court to a moral certainty 
D)  the evidence partially satisfies and convinces the court to a moral certainty 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 6

To be convicted of a crime, it must be shown that there was a necessary intent or state of mind to commit the act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The unauthorized use of a credit card over the internet can result in criminal charges for internet fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act provides:

Accepted Answer

A)  an extra weapon against organized crime 
B)  an ineffective weapon against organized crime 
C)  an extra weapon against embezzlement 
D)  an extra weapon against environment violations 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  an extra weapon against organized crime 
B)  an ineffective weapon against organized crime 
C)  an extra weapon against embezzlement 
D)  an extra weapon against environment violations 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 9

To be convicted of a crime, it must be shown that the accused in fact committed the illegal act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Criminal offenses are defined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  governors or the president 
B)  legislatures 
C)  courts of appeal or supreme courts 
D)  magistrates 
E)  all of the other choices may make such decisions 
A)  governors or the president 
B)  legislatures 
C)  courts of appeal or supreme courts 
D)  magistrates 
E)  all of the other choices may make such decisions

Question 11

Criminal negligence is not a basis for prosecution for crimes; there must be intent, not negligence, in the commission of a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Federal and state constitutions:

Accepted Answer

A)  set limits on crimes and punishments 
B)  limit the determination of what civil laws are 
C)  increase federal power at the expense of personal freedom 
D)  set limits on how many charges may be brought against a business 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  set limits on crimes and punishments 
B)  limit the determination of what civil laws are 
C)  increase federal power at the expense of personal freedom 
D)  set limits on how many charges may be brought against a business 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 13

If the jury cannot decide on a verdict then a ____ is declared.

Accepted Answer

A)  lost trial 
B)  false trial 
C)  hung trial 
D)  maltrial 
E)  none of the other choices are correct 
A)  lost trial 
B)  false trial 
C)  hung trial 
D)  maltrial 
E)  none of the other choices are correct

Question 14

When a prosecutor requests an indictment from a grand jury, one is usually issued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The copying of a genuine item without authorization, especially when passed off as the original item is:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic espionage 
B)  fraud 
C)  counterfeiting 
D)  insider trading 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  economic espionage 
B)  fraud 
C)  counterfeiting 
D)  insider trading 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 16

When a insurance policy holder lies about the condition of their property to get lower rates it is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance fraud 
B)  banking fraud 
C)  embezzlement 
D)  money fraud 
E)  money laundering 
A)  insurance fraud 
B)  banking fraud 
C)  embezzlement 
D)  money fraud 
E)  money laundering

Question 17

Indiscriminate hazardous waste dumping, illegal handling of hazardous substances and international smuggling of CFC refrigerants are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental law violations 
B)  civil torts 
C)  civil violations 
D)  environmental procedure violations 
E)  green violations 
A)  environmental law violations 
B)  civil torts 
C)  civil violations 
D)  environmental procedure violations 
E)  green violations

Question 18

As discussed in the chapter, which would be the best definition of crime:

Accepted Answer

A)  an act that violates the right of another citizen or group of citizens 
B)  an act that violates secure common law rights 
C)  an act that "shocks the conscience of the court" 
D)  an offense against rules of behavior prescribed in the constitution of a state or the nation 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  an act that violates the right of another citizen or group of citizens 
B)  an act that violates secure common law rights 
C)  an act that "shocks the conscience of the court" 
D)  an offense against rules of behavior prescribed in the constitution of a state or the nation 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 19

The violation of an ordinance:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be defined by Congress 
B)  generally means there may be a fine and up to one year in prison 
C)  can be established by the police without need for a court decision 
D)  generally means a citation, but no fine or prison time 
E)  none of the other choices 
A)  must be defined by Congress 
B)  generally means there may be a fine and up to one year in prison 
C)  can be established by the police without need for a court decision 
D)  generally means a citation, but no fine or prison time 
E)  none of the other choices

Question 20

Criminal penalties are imposed for Class A offenses of civil laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Criminal Law and Business

If the chain of custody is broken when gathering evidence for a criminal case:

The unauthorized use of a credit card can result in criminal charges.

A settlement conference is:

Prosecuting attorneys only review evidence presented to them by the police or other authorities; they do not do their own investigations.

In a criminal case, "beyond a reasonable doubt" means that:

To be convicted of a crime, it must be shown that there was a necessary intent or state of mind to commit the act.

The unauthorized use of a credit card over the internet can result in criminal charges for internet fraud.

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act provides:

To be convicted of a crime, it must be shown that the accused in fact committed the illegal act.

Criminal offenses are defined by:

Criminal negligence is not a basis for prosecution for crimes; there must be intent, not negligence, in the commission of a crime.

Federal and state constitutions:

If the jury cannot decide on a verdict then a ____ is declared.

When a prosecutor requests an indictment from a grand jury, one is usually issued.

The copying of a genuine item without authorization, especially when passed off as the original item is:

When a insurance policy holder lies about the condition of their property to get lower rates it is an example of:

Indiscriminate hazardous waste dumping, illegal handling of hazardous substances and international smuggling of CFC refrigerants are all examples of:

As discussed in the chapter, which would be the best definition of crime:

The violation of an ordinance:

Criminal penalties are imposed for Class A offenses of civil laws.

Todays Business Environment: Law and Ethics

The Court Systems

Trials and Resolving Disputes

The Constitution: Focus on Application to Business

Elements of Torts

Business Torts and Product Liability

Real and Personal Property

Intellectual Property

Contracts

Domestic and International Sales

Business Organizations

Negotiable Instruments, Credit, and Bankruptcy

Agency and the Employment Relationship

Employment and Labor Regulations

Employment Discrimination

The Regulatory Process

Securities Regulation

Consumer Protection

Antitrust Law

Environmental Law

The International Legal Environment of Business

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