Question 1: What do homicide statistics show about the demographic characteristics and relationships between the offender and his/her victim(s)?
A. Similar demographics, but unknown to one another
B. Similar demographics and some prior relationship
C. Different demographics, but unknown to one another
D. Different demographics and some prior relationship
Question 2: Homicides resulting from hostility (i.e., jealousy, revenge, lust, anger) are characterized as:
A. instrumental crimes.
B. non-primary homicides.
C. precipitative homicides.
D. expressive crimes.
Question 3: Homicides and other crimes committed to support drug habits are examples of what conceptual model?
A. Economic compulsion
B. Psychopharmacological
C. Systemic violence
D. Selective disinhibition
Question 4: A trait which separates serial killers from other offenders is:
A. a distinct appearance.
B. a sociopathic personality.
C. a skillful self-presentation.
D. a desire to be apprehended.
Question 5: The majority of mass murderers are motivated by:
A. love.
B. profit.
C. revenge.
D. terror.
Question 6: Which of the following is a common theme in all rape law reforms?
A. Allowing the introduction of evidence of the victim's prior sexual conduct
B. Eliminating the requirement that the victim's testimony be corroborated
C. Requiring evidence that the victim physically resisted the attacker
D. Redefining rape from the presence of aggravated conditions into a single offense
Question 7: The premise that rape is the result of a peculiar mental disease, often including uncontrollable sexual impulse(s), is part of what theoretical perspective?
A. Feminist
B. Psychopathological
C. Integrated
D. Evolutionary/biological
Question 8: Robberies are generally classified by both law enforcement and social science professionals based on:
A. location.
B. property value.
C. degree of violence.
D. level of precaution.
Question 9: Research has shown that the majority of robbers are:
A. one-time, impulse/opportunity driven offenders.
B. specialists who only engage in robbery.
C. substance abusers who plan robberies around their next "fix."
D. offenders with a long but varied criminal career.
Question 10: What do assault statistics show about the demographic characteristics and relationship between the offender and his/her victim(s)?
A. Similar demographics, but unknown to one another
B. Similar demographics and some prior relationship
C. Different demographics, but unknown to one another
D. Different demographics and some prior relationship
Question 11: One of the fundamental characteristics of terrorism is that it is:
A. planned.
B. directed at military targets.
C. impulsive.
D. motivated by money.
Question 12: The most frequently occurring property offense is:
A. robbery.
B. burglary.
C. larceny.
D. shoplifting.
Question 13: The largest monetary loss to the average retailer is the result of what type of criminal act?
A. Shoplifting
B. Armed robbery
C. Burglary
D. Employee theft
Question 14: According to Sampson and Wooldredge, which of the following demographics were found to have the highest victimization risk for burglary?
A. Multi-family housing without children
B. Single-family housing with children
C. Single-person housing without children
D. Single-person housing with children
Question 15: The use of alcohol and drugs are more common among which type of burglar?
A. Low-level
B. Middle-range
C. High-level
D. Professional
Question 16: According to several studies, what is the most common motivating factor among burglary offenders?
A. They need "fast cash" to support their basic physiological needs (food, clothing, shelter).
B. They need money to support an otherwise conventional lifestyle (home, family).
C. They want the thrill and power that goes with committing a home invasion.
D. They want money to support a self-indulgent, "party" lifestyle (drugs, alcohol, sex).
Question 17: One of the most common ways a burglar selects his/her target is by:
A. knowing the victim.
B. information from a professional "tipster."
C. "spur of the moment" opportunity.
D. sighting an open door or window.
Question 18: The majority of residential burglars dispose of their stolen goods through by what means?
A. A professional "fence"
B. A pawn broker
C. An amateur receiver
D. Direct sale to a buyer
Question 19: The majority of arson incidents are committed by:
A. juveniles.
B. businessmen.
C. pyromaniacs.
D. gang members.
Question 20: Most juvenile arsonists are motivated by:
A. revenge.
B. greed.
C. rebellion.
D. curiosity.