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Criminology A

Criminology A. Unit 1 Practice Test. Question 1. Criminology is considered to be a specialty field of what social science? a. Psychology b. Biology c. Sociology d. Anthropology. Question 2.

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Criminology A

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  1. Criminology A Unit 1 Practice Test

  2. Question 1 Criminology is considered to be a specialty field of what social science? a. Psychology b. Biology c. Sociology d. Anthropology

  3. Question 2 Which area of criminal investigations is most identified with areas such as the Police, Courts and Correctional Facilities? a. Criminology b. Criminalistics c. Criminal Justice System

  4. Question 3 In identifying more serious crimes and those we associate with felony charges, what term is connected? a. Actus rea b. Mala in se c. Mens rea d. Mala prohibita

  5. Question 4 What is the natural chemical released in the brain with the use of crystal meth that decreases in the amount the more you use the drug? a. Testosterone b. HGH c. White blood cells d. Dopamine

  6. Question 5 What percentage of women in the U.S. claim to be the victim of either an attempted or completed rape? a. 4 b. 8 c. 11 d. 17

  7. Question 6 The murder rate in New York City dropped by what percentage as a part of the CompStat program? a. 10 b. 20 c. 50 d. 80

  8. Question 7 This type of property crime also classified as a violent crime involves the taking of property from immediate possession by force or threat of force. a. Larceny b. Robbery c. Burglary

  9. Question 8 What is the most common type of identity theft? a. Stolen birth certificates b. Medical insurance fraud c. Unauthorized use of credit cards d. Passport theft

  10. Question 9 What is the most common type of Part 1 Index Crime for the UCR in the city of Eagan? a. Assault b. Motor Vehicle Theft c. Arson d. Larceny

  11. Question 10 Which of the following areas of crime statistics is most interested in determining the facts of the crime such as who committed it, who was the victim, when did it take place, and where did it take place? a. UCR b. NCVS c. NIBRS

  12. Question 11 Who is considered the founding figure of American criminology? a. James Byrd, Jr. b. Edwin Sutherland c. Matthew Shepard d. Jeremy Bentham

  13. Question 12 Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding FELONY crime in Dakota County during 2011? a. Drug related offenses make up the biggest area of crime b. Overall felony crime in Dakota County went up in 2011 from 2010 c. Meth is the most common drug for felony charges d. Due to the significant increase in the use of cocaine, the Attorney’s office and Sheriff’s department are creating new programs for the County

  14. Question 13 Under the most recent results from the ADAM II program, what percentage of adult males booked tested positive for drugs? a. 20 b. 33 c. 50 d. 70

  15. Question 14 Based on UCR statistics, victims of Hate Crimes are mostly likely to be targeted based on the offender’s bias towards • Sexual Orientation • Race • Physical disability • Religion

  16. Answer Key • C • C • B • D • D • D • B • C • D • C • B • D • D • B

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