Question 1

________ is the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bribery 
B)  Extortion 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  Forgery 
A)  Bribery 
B)  Extortion 
C)  Embezzlement 
D)  Forgery

Question 2

A crime is the violation of a statute for which the government imposes a punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The fraudulent making or alteration of a written document that affects the legal liability of another person is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extortion 
B)  larceny 
C)  embezzlement 
D)  forgery 
A)  extortion 
B)  larceny 
C)  embezzlement 
D)  forgery

Question 4

The ________ makes it a federal crime for anyone to access and acquire information intentionally from a protected computer without authorization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act 
B)  Information Infrastructure Protection Act 
C)  Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 
D)  Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 
A)  Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act 
B)  Information Infrastructure Protection Act 
C)  Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 
D)  Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

Question 5

A crime that is committed using computers, e-mail, the Internet, or other electronic means is commonly referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  larceny 
B)  cybercrime 
C)  forgery 
D)  mail fraud and wire fraud 
A)  larceny 
B)  cybercrime 
C)  forgery 
D)  mail fraud and wire fraud

Question 6

What is nolo contendere in legal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A)  a plea by which the defense attorney sets out reasons as to why the case should not go to trial 
B)  a guilty plea where the defendant does not admit the act and asserts innocence though there is sufficient evidence against the defendant 
C)  a plea where the accused agrees to the imposition of a penalty but does not admit guilt 
D)  a plea by which the defense attorney exhibits evidence that the defendant is not fit to stand for trial 
A)  a plea by which the defense attorney sets out reasons as to why the case should not go to trial 
B)  a guilty plea where the defendant does not admit the act and asserts innocence though there is sufficient evidence against the defendant 
C)  a plea where the accused agrees to the imposition of a penalty but does not admit guilt 
D)  a plea by which the defense attorney exhibits evidence that the defendant is not fit to stand for trial

Question 7

A(n) ________ is a document for a person's detainment that is based on a showing of probable cause that the person committed a crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  no-knock warrant 
B)  possessory warrant 
C)  execution warrant 
D)  arrest warrant 
A)  no-knock warrant 
B)  possessory warrant 
C)  execution warrant 
D)  arrest warrant

Question 8

Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injured and had to be hospitalized. After investigation, it was found that Roland's negligence was the cause of the accident. He was duly charged with reckless driving, which is classified as a crime. What action should Roland take to avoid being sued by Kelly, who held him liable for her injuries and subsequent hospital bills?

Accepted Answer

A)  enter into a plea of nolo contendere 
B)  plead not guilty and go to trial 
C)  enter into a plea bargain with the government and pay a nominal penalty set by the government 
D)  plead guilty and serve the punishment set by the government as it will serve as the all-binding punishment for the crime 
A)  enter into a plea of nolo contendere 
B)  plead not guilty and go to trial 
C)  enter into a plea bargain with the government and pay a nominal penalty set by the government 
D)  plead guilty and serve the punishment set by the government as it will serve as the all-binding punishment for the crime

Question 9

The wrongful or fraudulent taking of another's personal intangible properties such as trade secrets, computer programs, and other business property is considered as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  larceny 
B)  robbery 
C)  aggravated burglary 
D)  aggravated robbery 
A)  larceny 
B)  robbery 
C)  aggravated burglary 
D)  aggravated robbery

Question 10

________ is a crime that involves the willful or malicious burning of a building.

Accepted Answer

A)  Larceny 
B)  Arson 
C)  Battery 
D)  Embezzlement 
A)  Larceny 
B)  Arson 
C)  Battery 
D)  Embezzlement

Question 11

Which of the following crimes is an example of a white-collar crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  larceny 
B)  arson 
C)  forgery 
D)  battery 
A)  larceny 
B)  arson 
C)  forgery 
D)  battery

Question 12

________ are the most serious of crimes and are considered inherently evil.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infractions 
B)  Misdemeanors 
C)  Felonies 
D)  Summary offences 
A)  Infractions 
B)  Misdemeanors 
C)  Felonies 
D)  Summary offences

Question 13

The case against the accused is dismissed if neither an indictment nor an information statement is issued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An indictment is a charge of guilt against the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The government can forfeit any property involved in a money laundering offense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a criminal lawsuit, guilt has to be proven beyond any reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Miranda rights assure the arrested that a lawyer will be appointed to the arrested if he or she cannot afford one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Warrantless searches are permitted where it is likely that evidence will be destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A jury that cannot come to a unanimous decision about the defendant's guilt is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  open jury 
B)  grand jury 
C)  hung jury 
D)  struck jury 
A)  open jury 
B)  grand jury 
C)  hung jury 
D)  struck jury

Question 20

What is the necessary condition for an accused person to be found guilty by a jury?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least half the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime. 
B)  All the jurors have to unanimously agree that the defendant is guilty of the crime. 
C)  More than 50 percent of the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime. 
D)  The jury's verdict has to be approved by the presiding judge. 
A)  At least half the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime. 
B)  All the jurors have to unanimously agree that the defendant is guilty of the crime. 
C)  More than 50 percent of the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime. 
D)  The jury's verdict has to be approved by the presiding judge.

Exam 8: Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

________ is the fraudulent conversion of property by a person to whom that property was entrusted.

A crime is the violation of a statute for which the government imposes a punishment.

The fraudulent making or alteration of a written document that affects the legal liability of another person is called ________.

The ________ makes it a federal crime for anyone to access and acquire information intentionally from a protected computer without authorization.

A crime that is committed using computers, e-mail, the Internet, or other electronic means is commonly referred to as ________.

What is nolo contendere in legal proceedings?

A(n) ________ is a document for a person's detainment that is based on a showing of probable cause that the person committed a crime.

The wrongful or fraudulent taking of another's personal intangible properties such as trade secrets, computer programs, and other business property is considered as a(n) ________.

________ is a crime that involves the willful or malicious burning of a building.

Which of the following crimes is an example of a white-collar crime?

________ are the most serious of crimes and are considered inherently evil.

The case against the accused is dismissed if neither an indictment nor an information statement is issued.

An indictment is a charge of guilt against the defendant.

The government can forfeit any property involved in a money laundering offense.

In a criminal lawsuit, guilt has to be proven beyond any reasonable doubt.

The Miranda rights assure the arrested that a lawyer will be appointed to the arrested if he or she cannot afford one.

Warrantless searches are permitted where it is likely that evidence will be destroyed.

A jury that cannot come to a unanimous decision about the defendant's guilt is called a(n) ________.

What is the necessary condition for an accused person to be found guilty by a jury?

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