Intro to Criminal Justice Exam Fall 2023 PDF

Intro to Criminal Justice Exam Fall 2023 Pick the correct answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 point. 35. In military time, what does 1800 hours represent? A. 10 PM B. 6 PM C. 12 PM D. 8 AM 36. Several conditions must be present before someone’s behavior is considered criminal. What is...

Intro to Criminal Justice Exam Fall 2023 Pick the correct answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 point. 35. In military time, what does 1800 hours represent? A. 10 PM B. 6 PM C. 12 PM D. 8 AM 36. Several conditions must be present before someone’s behavior is considered criminal. What is one of these conditions? A. The behavior was a voluntary act B. The behavior was committed at night C. The behavior always results in the victim being physically injured D. The behavior is always caught on video 37. What is the correct military time for 11:30 PM? A. 2330 hours B. 1230 hours C. 1130 hours D. 2300 hours 38. Which of the following is an example of using active voice? A. The car was stolen by the juveniles B. The drugs were swallowed by the suspect C. The gun was thrown by the suspect into the bushes D. The suspect swallowed the drugs 39. What are the key questions that must be answered in a police report? A. Only Who B Only What C. Only Where D. Who, What, When, Where, How, How much 40. Who are the potential readers of police reports besides other officers? A. Jury, media, city officials, social workers, attorneys, judges, supervisors B. Only the media. C. Only the jury. D. Only the police officer who writes the report. 41. What should all police reports be written in? A. Reverse chronological order B. Alphabetical order C. Chronological order D. Random order 42. How can incomplete or inaccurate police reports impact cases? A. Cases can be won or lost based on the completeness of an officer’s report B. Incomplete reports have no impact on cases C. Inaccurate reports always lead to case dismissal D. Inaccurate reports only affect minor cases 43. What is redirect examination? A. A punishment for a crime B. An attorney’s questioning of their own witness after cross-examination C. The power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals D. A type of hearing in court 44. What is perjury? A. A court proceeding such as a trial B. A compensation payment made from a criminal to a victim C. A type of white-collar crime D. The crime of lying while testifying under oath 45. What is discretionary jurisdiction? A. A class of property crimes related to job-related offenses B. The power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals C. A formal request made to a court D. A type of inchoate crime 46. What is restitution? A. Direct payments made from a criminal to a victim as compensation B. A punishment for perjury C. A compensation for a crime D. A court officer who issues warrants 47. What is a prosecutor? A. A court officer who handles pretrial proceedings B. A class of property crimes that are usually job-related C. A type of inchoate crime D. Government’s attorney who presents the case against a criminal defendant 48. What is voir dire? A. A formal request made to a court B. A group of property crimes related to job-related offenses C. During jury selection, the questioning of prospective jurors D. A punishment for a crime 49. What is a motion? A. The power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals B. A type of white-collar crime C. A formal request made to a court D. An illegal act punishable upon conviction in a court 50. What is the crime of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft? A. Burglary B. Misdemeanor C. Robbery D. Larceny 51. What is the crime of two or more people agreeing to commit a crime, often requiring an overt act toward committing the crime? A. Robbery B. Conspiracy C. Misdemeanor D. Attempt 52. What is the judicial rule that prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial? A. Exclusionary Rule B. Affirmative Defense C. Probable Cause D. Deadly Force 53. What is the force that poses a high risk of death or serious injury to a human? A. Probable Cause B. Attempt C. Deadly Force D. Plea Bargain 54. What is the crime of taking substantial steps toward committing a crime, but not actually committing it? A. Conspiracy B. Attempt C. Robbery D. Misdemeanor 55. What is the crime of unlawfully taking another's property with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of possession? A. Robbery B. Larceny C. Burglary D. Felony 56. What is the defense that, if proven by the defendant, makes the defendant not guilty of the crime even if the prosecutor can prove the elements of the crime? A. Probable Cause B. Mens Rea C. Affirmative Defense D. Exclusionary Rule 57. What is the court order issued by a judge authorizing a search, an arrest, or a seizure of evidence of a crime? A. Motion to Suppress B. Warrant C. Contempt of Court D. Plea Bargain 58. What is the crime less serious than a felony, usually punished by a fine or imprisonment up to one year in a local jail? A. Attempt B. Larceny C. Felony D. Misdemeanor 59. What is the evidence that an independent, cautious person would have good reason to believe? A. Probable Cause B. Mens Rea C. Conspiracy D. Attempt 60. What is the unwritten law in England that evolved over centuries, and is the basis for U.S law? A. Civil Court B. Criminal Lawyer C. Common Law D. Appellate Court 61. What is the crime that punishes an offender for disrupting or attacking the integrity of the court? A. Criminal Contempt B. Contemporary C. Affirmative Defense D. Plea Bargain 62. What is redirect examination? A. A punishment for a crime B. An attorney’s questioning of their own witness after cross examination C. The power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals D. A type of hearing in court 63. What did the Supreme Court define as a search in Katz v. United States (1967)? A. Any government intrusion into something in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy B. Any action taken by law enforcement officials C. Any activity conducted in a public space D. Any government action involving a person's personal property 64. What is the idea behind deterrence? A. Criminals are not deterred by fear B. Fear of punishment will prevent crimes C. Fear of punishment encourages criminal behavior D. Punishment is not effective in preventing crimes 65. What is the purpose of probation? A. A punishment for criminal offenses B. A form of temporary release from custody C. An alternative to prison with specific conditions to follow D. A period of confinement for offenders 66. What occurs during booking? A. Setting bail for the accused B. Issuing a warrant for arrest C. Conducting a preliminary hearing D. Recording the arrest details and taking fingerprints and photographs 67. What is the role of a probation officer? A. To supervise offenders who are serving probation sentences B. To provide legal counsel to defendants C. To conduct pre-trial investigations D. To make arrest decisions for law enforcement