Question 1

Ivan signs Jeb's name, without his authorization, to the back of a check. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  no crime. 
B)  forgery. 
C)  larceny. 
D)  robbery. 
A)  no crime. 
B)  forgery. 
C)  larceny. 
D)  robbery. B

Question 2

Plato works for Quirky Squirters, Inc. During work hours, Plato "steals" his employer's computer time to start up his own business, Rowdy Drenchers. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  burglary. 
B)  robbery. 
C)  larceny. 
D)  no crime. 
A)  burglary. 
B)  robbery. 
C)  larceny. 
D)  no crime. C

Question 3

Jean sends e-mail to Irwin promising a percentage of the amount in an African bank account for assistance in transferring the funds to a U.S. bank account. Irwin forwards his account number, but the funds are never sent. Instead, Jean quickly withdraws the funds in Irwin's account. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  online greed but not fraud. 
B)  an online "fool-me-once, shame on you" occurrence but not fraud. 
C)  online gambling but not fraud. 
D)  online fraud. 
A)  online greed but not fraud. 
B)  an online "fool-me-once, shame on you" occurrence but not fraud. 
C)  online gambling but not fraud. 
D)  online fraud. D

Question 4

Dishing is phishing that involves voice communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A suspect cannot be tried twice in the same court for the same crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Picking pockets is not robbery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Davis points a gun at Eton, threatening to shoot him if he does not steal from his employer, Freddy's Convenience Store, and give the stolen funds to Davis. Charged with theft, Eton can successfully claim, as a defense

Accepted Answer

A)  nothing. 
B)  duress. 
C)  entrapment. 
D)  self-defense. 
A)  nothing. 
B)  duress. 
C)  entrapment. 
D)  self-defense.

Question 8

Riley, a Sterling Bank employee, deposits into his account checks that are given to him by bank customers to deposit into their accounts. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  burglary. 
B)  embezzlement. 
C)  larceny. 
D)  money laundering. 
A)  burglary. 
B)  embezzlement. 
C)  larceny. 
D)  money laundering.

Question 9

Domino causes a disturbance at El Nino Cafe. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by

Accepted Answer

A)  a fine only. 
B)  imprisonment up to one year. 
C)  imprisonment up to six months. 
D)  imprisonment up to ten days. 
A)  a fine only. 
B)  imprisonment up to one year. 
C)  imprisonment up to six months. 
D)  imprisonment up to ten days.

Question 10

A person's intent to return embezzled property is a defense to the crime of embezzlement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sven receives an MP3 player stolen from Tomas. To be criminally liable, Sven must know

Accepted Answer

A)  the player is stolen. 
B)  Tomas is the true owner. 
C)  how to operate an MP3 player. 
D)  what an MP3 player is. 
A)  the player is stolen. 
B)  Tomas is the true owner. 
C)  how to operate an MP3 player. 
D)  what an MP3 player is.

Question 12

Sophie is the president of Tasty Foods Corporation, a wholesale grocery company. An inspection by Uri, a government agent, uncovers unsanitary conditions caused by Vic, a Tasty Foods employee, in the company's warehouse. Will, a Tasty Foods vice president, assures Uri that the situation will be corrected, but a later inspection reveals no such corrections. Sophie knows nothing about any of this. Can Tasty Foods be convicted of a crime in these circumstances Can Sophie be held personally liable

Accepted Answer

The answer to both questions is yes. A c

Question 13

It may be a crime to take another's property, but it is not a crime to receive stolen goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Good Health & Life Insurance Corporation suffers a security breach in its computer network. Before the company discovers the breach, the perpetrator obtains corporate financial records and other confidential data, including marketing plans. Is this a crime If so, what are its elements What steps might Good Health & Life take to ensure that going forward only authorized users access the data on its computers Whose efforts-those of the federal government or Good Health & Life-are most important in securing the company's computer infrastructure and why

Accepted Answer

The breach of Good Health & Life's compu

Question 15

Fact Pattern 9-1
Minka uses her computer to secretly install software on hundreds of personal computers without their owners’ knowledge.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 9-1. Minka's secretly installed software allows her to forward transmissions from her unauthorized network to even more systems. This network is

Accepted Answer

A)  a hacker. 
B)  a bot. 
C)  a botnet. 
D)  a worm. 
A)  a hacker. 
B)  a bot. 
C)  a botnet. 
D)  a worm.

Question 16

A kickback for a special favor or service is not considered a bribe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A hacker is someone who uses one computer to break into another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Harvey puts up a guitar for bids on eWay, a Web auction site. Faith makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Harvey receives, but he does not send the guitar to her. This is online

Accepted Answer

A)  auction fraud. 
B)  puffery. 
C)  retail fraud. 
D)  frustration but not fraud. 
A)  auction fraud. 
B)  puffery. 
C)  retail fraud. 
D)  frustration but not fraud.

Question 19

Mona offers Ned, a building inspector, money to overlook the violations in her new warehouse. Ned accepts the money and overlooks the violations. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery. The crime occurred when

Accepted Answer

A)  Mona decided to offer the bribe. 
B)  Mona offered the bribe. 
C)  Ned accepted the bribe. 
D)  Ned overlooked the violations. 
A)  Mona decided to offer the bribe. 
B)  Mona offered the bribe. 
C)  Ned accepted the bribe. 
D)  Ned overlooked the violations.

Question 20

A stolen credit card is more likely to hurt a consumer than a merchant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Ivan signs Jeb's name, without his authorization, to the back of a check. This is

Plato works for Quirky Squirters, Inc. During work hours, Plato "steals" his employer's computer time to start up his own business, Rowdy Drenchers. This is

Jean sends e-mail to Irwin promising a percentage of the amount in an African bank account for assistance in transferring the funds to a U.S. bank account. Irwin forwards his account number, but the funds are never sent. Instead, Jean quickly withdraws the funds in Irwin's account. This is

Dishing is phishing that involves voice communication.

A suspect cannot be tried twice in the same court for the same crime.

Picking pockets is not robbery.

Davis points a gun at Eton, threatening to shoot him if he does not steal from his employer, Freddy's Convenience Store, and give the stolen funds to Davis. Charged with theft, Eton can successfully claim, as a defense

Riley, a Sterling Bank employee, deposits into his account checks that are given to him by bank customers to deposit into their accounts. This is

Domino causes a disturbance at El Nino Cafe. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by

A person's intent to return embezzled property is a defense to the crime of embezzlement.

Sven receives an MP3 player stolen from Tomas. To be criminally liable, Sven must know

It may be a crime to take another's property, but it is not a crime to receive stolen goods.

A kickback for a special favor or service is not considered a bribe.

A hacker is someone who uses one computer to break into another.

Harvey puts up a guitar for bids on eWay, a Web auction site. Faith makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Harvey receives, but he does not send the guitar to her. This is online

Mona offers Ned, a building inspector, money to overlook the violations in her new warehouse. Ned accepts the money and overlooks the violations. Mona is charged with the crime of bribery. The crime occurred when

A stolen credit card is more likely to hurt a consumer than a merchant.

Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning

Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Court Procedures

Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business

Ethics and Business Decision Making

Intentional Torts and Privacy

Negligence and Strict Liability

Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration

Capacity and Legality

Mistakes, Fraud, and Voluntary Consent

The Statute of Frauds

Third Party Rights

Performance and Discharge

Breach of Contract and Remedies

The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest

Performance Breach of Sales Lease Contracts

Warranties and Product Liability

International Law in a Global Economy

The Function Creation of Negotiable Instruments

Transferability and Holder in Due Course

Liability, Defenses, and Discharge

Checks and Banking in the Digital Age

Creditors Rights and Remedies

Secured Transactions

Bankruptcy Law

Mortgages Foreclosures After the Recession

Agency Formation and Duties

Agency Liability and Termination

Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Sole Proprietorships and Franchises

Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies Special Business Forms

Corporate Formation and Financing

Corporate Directors, Officers, Shareholders

Corporate Merger, Consolidation, Termination

Securities Law Corporate Governance

Law for Small Business

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Consumer Law

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