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The Federal Bureau of Investigation runs the Uniform Crime Reporting program.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation runs the Uniform Crime Reporting program.
True
Spam is the result of malicious computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojan horses.
Spam is the result of malicious computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojan horses.
False
Online file-sharing services may be held liable for copyright infringement if they promote their services explicitly as a way to download copyrighted music and other content.
Online file-sharing services may be held liable for copyright infringement if they promote their services explicitly as a way to download copyrighted music and other content.
True
The Federal fetal homicide statute passed in 2004 prohibits the prosecution of abortionists who are acting with the consent of the pregnant women.
The Federal fetal homicide statute passed in 2004 prohibits the prosecution of abortionists who are acting with the consent of the pregnant women.
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Property crimes typically have lower clearance rates than personal/violent crimes.
Property crimes typically have lower clearance rates than personal/violent crimes.
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Men are more likely to be victims of crime than women.
Men are more likely to be victims of crime than women.
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Most UCR/NIBRS information is reported as a rate of crime.
Most UCR/NIBRS information is reported as a rate of crime.
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The clearance rate of any crime refers to the proportion of reported crimes that have been solved.
The clearance rate of any crime refers to the proportion of reported crimes that have been solved.
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Stalking is the repeated harassing and threatening behavior by one individual against another, aspects of which may be planned or carried out in secret.
Stalking is the repeated harassing and threatening behavior by one individual against another, aspects of which may be planned or carried out in secret.
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Most murders are perpetrated by offenders classified as strangers.
Most murders are perpetrated by offenders classified as strangers.
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Forcible rape is the least reported violent crime.
Forcible rape is the least reported violent crime.
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In identity theft, the victim is often left with a ruined credit history and the time-consuming and complicated task of repairing the financial damage.
In identity theft, the victim is often left with a ruined credit history and the time-consuming and complicated task of repairing the financial damage.
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Older victims are more likely to attempt to protect themselves than younger ones.
Older victims are more likely to attempt to protect themselves than younger ones.
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The National Crime Victimization Survey does NOT contain data about murder.
The National Crime Victimization Survey does NOT contain data about murder.
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When women are victims of violent crime, they are less likely to be injured than men.
When women are victims of violent crime, they are less likely to be injured than men.
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The theft of a motorboat would be classified by the UCR/NIBRS program as a motor vehicle theft.
The theft of a motorboat would be classified by the UCR/NIBRS program as a motor vehicle theft.
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The National Incident-Based Reporting System represents a significant redesign of the original Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
The National Incident-Based Reporting System represents a significant redesign of the original Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
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What term describes the killing of four or more victims at one location within one event?
What term describes the killing of four or more victims at one location within one event?
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What are the weapons used most often to commit murder?
What are the weapons used most often to commit murder?
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Which major crime has the highest clearance rate?
Which major crime has the highest clearance rate?
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Each of the following are Part 1 Offenses EXCEPT:
Each of the following are Part 1 Offenses EXCEPT:
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The most cited reason why rape victims do NOT report crimes is ______.
The most cited reason why rape victims do NOT report crimes is ______.
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What is the unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another, by force or the threat of force known as?
What is the unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another, by force or the threat of force known as?
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A criminal offense committed against a person, property, or society that is motivated in whole or in part by the offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity/national origin is called?
A criminal offense committed against a person, property, or society that is motivated in whole or in part by the offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity/national origin is called?
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Which agency is responsible for compiling the NCVS?
Which agency is responsible for compiling the NCVS?
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The ______ is based on victim reports rather than on police reports.
The ______ is based on victim reports rather than on police reports.
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Which of the following is NOT a fact revealed by the NCVS statistics in recent years?
Which of the following is NOT a fact revealed by the NCVS statistics in recent years?
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According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, the elderly:
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, the elderly:
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One example of a violent crime is ______.
One example of a violent crime is ______.
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Each of the following offenses fall under the category of larceny, EXCEPT:
Each of the following offenses fall under the category of larceny, EXCEPT:
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The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ______.
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act ______.
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Phishing is a form of ______.
Phishing is a form of ______.
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The killing of four or more victims at one location within one event is termed as?
The killing of four or more victims at one location within one event is termed as?
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Non-forcible rape with a victim younger than the age of consent is generally defined as?
Non-forcible rape with a victim younger than the age of consent is generally defined as?
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____ were the most common target of robbers in 2010.
____ were the most common target of robbers in 2010.
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Most hate crimes are motivated by?
Most hate crimes are motivated by?
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What type of terrorism describes the unlawful use of force or violence by a group whose activities transcend national borders?
What type of terrorism describes the unlawful use of force or violence by a group whose activities transcend national borders?
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Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another and so on is termed?
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another and so on is termed?
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Men are more likely than women to be victimized for all of the following offenses, EXCEPT:
Men are more likely than women to be victimized for all of the following offenses, EXCEPT:
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What was the title used for the simple aggregation of the Part 1 offenses?
What was the title used for the simple aggregation of the Part 1 offenses?
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Most aggravated assaults are committed with?
Most aggravated assaults are committed with?
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What term describes a classification of crimes along a particular dimension, such as legal categories, offender motivation, victim behavior, or the characteristics of individual offenders?
What term describes a classification of crimes along a particular dimension, such as legal categories, offender motivation, victim behavior, or the characteristics of individual offenders?
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Which of the following data sources ask respondents to reveal illegal activity in which they have been involved?
Which of the following data sources ask respondents to reveal illegal activity in which they have been involved?
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The National Crime Victimization Survey does not include information about which crime?
The National Crime Victimization Survey does not include information about which crime?
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Murder is considered a ______ crime.
Murder is considered a ______ crime.
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Among major crimes known to police in 2012, which Part 1 offense had the lowest number of occurrences?
Among major crimes known to police in 2012, which Part 1 offense had the lowest number of occurrences?
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Which of the following is NOT a classification of burglary according to the UCR/NIBRS program?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of burglary according to the UCR/NIBRS program?
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All of the following crimes are UCR/NIBRS Part 1 offenses, EXCEPT:
All of the following crimes are UCR/NIBRS Part 1 offenses, EXCEPT:
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The U.S. Congress authorized the Attorney General to gather and publish the Uniform Crime Report in?
The U.S. Congress authorized the Attorney General to gather and publish the Uniform Crime Report in?
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Law enforcement agencies do NOT submit regular reports to the FBI on which crime?
Law enforcement agencies do NOT submit regular reports to the FBI on which crime?
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For which of the following crimes would you find information in the National Crime Victimization Survey?
For which of the following crimes would you find information in the National Crime Victimization Survey?
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The following are UCR/NIBRS violent crime offenses, EXCEPT:
The following are UCR/NIBRS violent crime offenses, EXCEPT:
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Each of the following offenses fall under the category of larceny, EXCEPT:
Each of the following offenses fall under the category of larceny, EXCEPT:
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According to a 1992 government-sponsored study, only ____ percent of forcible rapes were reported to the police.
According to a 1992 government-sponsored study, only ____ percent of forcible rapes were reported to the police.
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In 1979, _____ was the eighth index crime to be added to the UCR's crime index.
In 1979, _____ was the eighth index crime to be added to the UCR's crime index.
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What term describes a nonviolent crime for financial gain, utilizing deception and committed by anyone having special technical and professional knowledge of business and government, irrespective of the person's occupation?
What term describes a nonviolent crime for financial gain, utilizing deception and committed by anyone having special technical and professional knowledge of business and government, irrespective of the person's occupation?
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What piece of federal gun-control legislation established a national instant criminal background check system?
What piece of federal gun-control legislation established a national instant criminal background check system?
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A murderer who kills at two or more locations with almost no time break between murders is a?
A murderer who kills at two or more locations with almost no time break between murders is a?
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Which of the following is NOT considered larceny?
Which of the following is NOT considered larceny?
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What is the most common form of larceny?
What is the most common form of larceny?
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What was the most common form of arson reported in 2012?
What was the most common form of arson reported in 2012?
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Approximately 50 percent of hate crimes are motivated by?
Approximately 50 percent of hate crimes are motivated by?
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The Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics is published by?
The Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics is published by?
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Approximately how many law enforcement agencies provide crime data to the FBI for the UCR?
Approximately how many law enforcement agencies provide crime data to the FBI for the UCR?
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Clearances are based primarily on?
Clearances are based primarily on?
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The theft of farm animals would be classified as?
The theft of farm animals would be classified as?
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UCR/NIBRS terminology may differ from ______ definition of crimes.
UCR/NIBRS terminology may differ from ______ definition of crimes.
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An incident-based reporting system that collects detailed data on every single crime in occurrence is called a?
An incident-based reporting system that collects detailed data on every single crime in occurrence is called a?
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What type of terrorism, according to the 1996 RAND report, is distinguished by how terrorist groups organize and by how they use high technology?
What type of terrorism, according to the 1996 RAND report, is distinguished by how terrorist groups organize and by how they use high technology?
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What is another name for cyber crime?
What is another name for cyber crime?
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Study Notes
Crime Reporting and Legislation
- The FBI operates the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, collecting nationwide crime statistics.
- Online file-sharing services can be held liable for copyright infringement if they promote downloading copyrighted content.
- The federal fetal homicide statute, enacted in 2004, prohibits prosecution of abortionists acting with women's consent.
Crime Statistics and Trends
- Property crimes generally have lower clearance rates compared to personal or violent crimes.
- Men are statistically more likely to be victims of crime than women.
- The UCR/NIBRS provides crime data primarily reported as crime rates, indicating the severity and prevalence of offenses.
Understanding Violence and Crime
- The clearance rate measures the proportion of reported crimes that have been resolved.
- Stalking involves repeated harassment that may occur secretly.
- Forcible rape is notably underreported, making it one of the least reported violent crimes.
Identity Theft and Victimization
- Identity theft often leaves victims with a severely damaged credit history and a lengthy recovery process.
- Elderly individuals exhibit the lowest crime victimization rates compared to other age groups.
- Embarrassment is the leading reason why rape victims choose not to report the crime.
Types of Crimes and Offenses
- Motorboat theft is categorized differently than other motor vehicle thefts under the UCR/NIBRS program.
- Hate crimes are motivated by bias against race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Mass murder is defined as the killing of four or more individuals at a single location during a single event.
Law and Order
- The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act mandates a five-day waiting period before handgun purchases.
- The U.S. Congress authorized the attorney general to compile the UCR in 1930.
Statistical Surveys and Findings
- The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) relies on victim self-reports rather than police reports.
- In 1979, arson became the eighth index crime added to the UCR's crime index.
Crime Classification and Types
- Robbery is classified separately from larceny, defining it as the unlawful taking of property by force or threat.
- White-collar crimes are nonviolent financial crimes committed by individuals with specialized knowledge.
- Cyberterrorism is characterized by the use of technology to organize criminal activities across national borders.
Additional Crime Insights
- The most common larceny form is stealing motor vehicle parts.
- Approximately 18,000 law enforcement agencies report crime data to the FBI for the UCR.
- Clearances in crime cases primarily depend on arrests made by law enforcement agencies.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in crime reporting, legislation, and crime statistics, including the FBI's UCR program and the implications of federal laws. Examine the trends in crime rates, victim demographics, and the resolution of various offenses. Test your knowledge on these critical areas of criminal justice.
