Question 1

Which of the following is the most common of all offenses reported to the police?

Accepted Answer

A)   burglary
B)   larceny
C)   robbery
D)   homicideE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Most people are victims of this type of thief.

Accepted Answer

A)   opportunistic
B)   intermediate
C)   professional
D)   intermittentE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

According to the FBI's hierarchy rule, if a burglar breaks into a dwelling, steals a television, and commits a murder, which offense is recorded?

Accepted Answer

A)   All of the offenses are recorded.
B)   the burglary
C)   the theft
D)   the murderE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

This is the best method for dealing with pickpockets.

Accepted Answer

A)   general deterrence
B)   target-hardening
C)   social disapproval
D)   security camerasE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Property Offenses

Which of the following is the most common of all offenses reported to the police?