Cj 113 Chapter 2
What is the number of Crime Index offenses divided by the population of an area called? a. Uniform Crime Reports b. clearance rate c. Part I Offenses d. crime rate
d. crime rate
According to one study, what was the percentage of hate crimes committed by perpetrators who were strongly committed to bigotry? a. 66 percent b. 25 percent c. 8 percent d. 1 percent
d. 1 percent
For rape and sexual assault victims, the criminal justice process is often called this a. the second victimization b. the first victimization c. the prime victimization d. all of the above
a. the second victimization
Why does the National Crime Victimization Survey not account for successfully completed drug transactions? a. the buyers do not consider themselves crime victims b. the hierarchy rule c. because the Uniform Crime Reports already records them as crime d. all of the above
a. the buyers do not consider themselves crime victims
In 2015, Albuquerque, N.M., with a population of 905,803, reported 7,179 violent criminal offenses. What was the violent crime rate? a. 126 violent offenses per 100,000 inhabitants b. 793 violent offenses per 100,000 inhabitants c. 650 violent offenses per 100,000 inhabitants d. 7 violent offenses per 100,000 inhabitants
b. 793 violent offenses per 100,000 habitants
This is designed to gather data on each criminal act even if several acts are committed within the same complex of behavior a. Part II Offenses b. National Incident-Based Reporting System c. Uniform Crime Report d. FBI's 10 Most Wanted
b. National Incident-Based Reporting System
After the trial of James Holmes, who opened fire on an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater in July 2012, about 100 family members of the victims spoke in court about how the crime affected them. Which term best relates to this activity? a. acquittal b. victim-impact statement c. bench trial d. portable cause
b. victim-impact statement
Deborah's cell phone is stolen from her bag. Later, a census taker interviews her about the incident. Which term describes this type of research? a. UCR study b. victimization survey c. self-report study d. National Incident-Based System Survey
b. victimization survey
In 2015, Yakima, Washington, with a population of 249,480, reported 8,825 a. 2,201 property offenses per 100,000 inhabitants b. 28 property offenses per 100,000 inhabitants c. 3,537 property offenses per 100,000 inhabitants d. .03 property offenses per 100,000 inhabitants
c. 3,537 property offenses per 100,000 inhabitants
This annual FBI publication uses data from participating U.S. law enforcement agencies to summarize the incidence and rate of reported crime. a. Ten Most Wanted List b. National Incident-Based Reporting System c. Uniform Crime Reports d. Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted
c. Uniform Crime Reports
This is the most extensive and useful measure of crime that is the available a. self-report studies b. victimization c. Uniform Crime Reports d. dark figure of crime
c. Uniform Crime Reports
How many offenses are never reported to police? a. about one-third b. about ten percent c. about half d. about 80 percent
c. about half
Most definitions of victim precipitation assert this a. the victim acted first during the course of the offense b. the victim instigated the commission of the offense c. both a and b d. neither a nor b
c. both a and b
Children in this age range account for the highest percentage of child abuse and neglect victims a. from age 4 to age 9 b. from age 10 to age 14 c. from birth to age 3 d. from age 15 to age 18
c. from birth to age 3
How does the FBI currently classify arson? a. UCR Part II Offense b. NIBRS Group B Offense c. property crime d. violent crime
c. property crime
In a high school class, a researcher hands out questionnaires that ask the students to identify any criminal offenses they have committed. Which term best describes this type of research? a. UCR study b. arraignment c. self-report study d. victimization study
c. self-report study
Sutton breaks into a house when the owner is away and looks for valuable items to steal. However, he does not find anything worth taking and leaves. The owner returns later and does not notice anything amiss, nor even realize that the house was entered. How will Sutton's offense be recorded? a. the offense will be recorded in the National Crime Victimization Survey as a victimization b. the offense will be recorded in the Uniform Crime Reports as a burglary c. the offense will be recorded; it is part of the dark figure of crime d. all of the above
c. the offense will be recorded; it is part of the dark figure of crime
According to Christie, which is not one of the six attributes typically associated with the idea of an innocent victim? a. the victim is weak in relation to the offender b. the victim is minding his or her own business c. the victim and perpetrator know each other d. the victim is blameless
c. the victim and perpetrator know each other
Which is not included in the typical definition of elder abuse? a. a victim who is over the age of 60 b. the victim is vulnerable c. the victim is not dependent on a caregiver d. trust between the victim and someone known to the victim is violated
c. the victim is not dependent on a caregiver
Which choice best describes the sources of error in the Uniform Crime Reports? a. unintentional and forced b. correct and incorrect c. unintentional and intentional d. accidental and forced
c. unintentional and intentional
Criminologists use this term to refer to instances wherein a victim plays an active role in initiating conflict. a. instrumental b. group violence c. victim precipitation d. chronic offender
c. victim precipitation
Research has shown that children who are physically abused are at a greater risk for this a. mental illness b. homelessness c. crime d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The advantage of the NIBRS over the UCR is that it allows law enforcement to precisely identify________ a. the characteristics of victims and perpetrators b. when and where an offense takes place c. the form of an offense d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which is a logistical obstacle to measuring crime effectively and efficiently? a. problems of definition b. problems of resources c. problems of politics d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following is an important in a criminal offense? a. the victim b. the perpetrator c. the criminal justice system d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which part of the crime picture do the UCR, self-report studies, and victimization studies tend to miss? a. corporate crime b. drug sales c. organized crime d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which group of people is not included in considerations of victimization? a. the victims b. the families of victims c. victim's communities d. all of the above may be included
d. all of the above may be included
Why is it difficult to measure white-collar and corporate crime? a. because the National Incident-Based Reporting System primarily reflects environmental crime b. white-collar and corporate crime typically fall within state jurisdiction c. corporations over-report white-collar offenses perpetrated against them d. much of the investigation and regulation of corporate and white-collar crime is not done by law enforcement
d. much of the investigation and regulation of corporate and white-collar crime is not done by law enforcement
Which is not a reason that a victim would not report an offense? a. the victim may not know the offense happened b. the victim fears reprisal c. an offense may not be perceived as such d. the victim may have committed the offense
d. the victim may have committed the offense
How does the FBI classify murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault? a. crimes against humanity b. sensational crimes c. Part II Offenses d. violent crimes
d. violent crimes
