CH 17 White collar crime Computer related
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the investigating officer in connection with the witnesses? A. brief the witnesses of what is expected of them during testimony B. ensure that the witnesses have been informed of the date, time, and place of trial C. cross- examine witnesses and record their testimony during the trial D. ensure that witnesses have transportation to the place of trial
cross- examine witnesses and record their testimony during the trial Your answer is correct.
"Past recollection recorded" is an exception to the rule against which procedure? A. giving hearsay evidence B. suppressing evidence C. leading the witness D. demonstrating bias
giving hearsay evidence This is correct answer
What does the investigator's courtroom checklist NOT include? A. physical evidence B. probable cause for arrest C. personal firearm D. the defendant's story
personal firearm Your answer is correct.
Which person(s) will most probably have custody of physical evidence and bring it to the courtroom? A. police personnel B. the clerk C. victims and/or witnesses D. the judge
police personnel Your answer is correct.
Which confidence game involves conning victims into making small investments that they believe could potentially earn them huge revenues? A. pyramid scheme B. pigeon drop C. bank examiner scheme D. wallet switch scam
pyramid scheme Your answer is correct.
Officer Franklin will soon testify in court. Which guideline should he follow when testifying? A. Always tell the truth about the case. B. Give personal opinions. C. Elaborate answers as much as possible. D. Tell why as well as what happened.
Always tell the truth about the case This is correct answer
Which of the following computer crimes involves the secret placement or alteration of computer instructions so that one computer tells another how to perform illegal functions? A. computer viruses B. Trojan horses C. superzapping D. masquerading
Trojan horses Your answer is correct.
A pretrial conference should be held in all cases when feasible and without fail in cases involving serious crimes or in those in which the testimony may be complicated. True False
True Your answer is correct.
Full disclosure should be made by police to the prosecutor's office of any problems that may be associated with the evidence in the case. True False
True Your answer is correct.
There should be no communication between officers and defense attorneys regarding pending criminal cases without the express approval of the prosecutor's office. True False
True Your answer is correct.
In regard to court testimony, witnesses must maintain their composure as there is an old saying that "he who loses his temper loses the battle." True False
True This is correct answer
Investigators who behave in a professional manner on the witness stand enhance the prosecution's case. True False
True This is correct answer
When testifying in court, officers should respond only to the question asked and should not volunteer information. True False
True This is correct answer
Computer crime offenders can commit computer crimes and destroy evidence with ease.
True Your answer is correct.
Computer crime requires a greater amount of technical expertise by investigators and prosecutors, and its investigation is likely to require a considerable investment of time.
True Your answer is correct.
Drug cartels provide short-term financial benefits to Latin American debtor nations, but such benefits lead to inflation.
True Your answer is correct.
It is highly unlikely that government seizure of drug cartel assets will result in putting the cartel out of business.
True Your answer is correct.
Money orders have been used in crimes including narcotics trafficking, firearms trafficking, and depositing illicit proceeds from alien smuggling and corporate fraud.
True Your answer is correct.
Corporate crime is a form of white-collar crime whereby trusted executives working within a company mishandle funds or otherwise betray the trust of customers or other consumers.
True Your answer is correct.
Which one of the following government agencies does NOT investigate money laundering schemes? A. FBI B. DEA C. USPS D. IRS
USPS Your answer is correct.
In which one of the following confidence games is the victim contacted by a con who pretends to need help in conducting an investigation? A. the bank examiner scheme B. the pigeon drop C. the get rich quick scheme D. the magazine subscription scam
the bank examiner scheme Your answer is correct.
What is the basic fee for recycling money of a suspicious origin? A. between 10 to 15 percent B. between 15 and 20 percent C. an average of 4 percent D. an average of 25 percent
an average of 4 percent Your answer is correct.
When testifying in court, a police officer should ________. A. express opinions during cross-examination by the defense attorney B. volunteer information over and above the minimum required to answer the question posed C. avoid using police terminology or slang D. avoid using simple terminology
avoid using police terminology or slang This is correct answer
What does a Currency Transaction Report (CTR) require banks to record? A. cash transactions of $5,000 or more B. suspicious conditions in transactions of $50,000 or more C. cash transactions of $10,000 or more D.cash transactions of $1,000 or more
cash transactions of $10,000 or more Your answer is correct
One typical defense ploy is to attack the ________ of the officer by highlighting any inconsistencies between the testimony given by the officer and what is reflected in the official report. A. intelligence B. credibility C. confidence D. demeanor
credibility This is correct answer
Which is a typical area of conflict between prosecutors and police? A. the issue of when a case will be brought to trial by the prosecutor B. the poor communication skills of the investigator(s) C. the direct examination of a police officer during a trial or a hearing D. the carrying of weapons in the courtroom during hearings and trials
the issue of when a case will be brought to trial by the prosecutor Your answer is correct.
Which of the following statements regarding deception is NOT true? A. Acknowledging that some deceptive conduct is acceptable helps to define deceptive misconduct. B. Deception encompasses any intentional conduct that conveys a message to the listener. C. Historically, all intentional deceptive conduct in social interactions has been considered improper. D. Deception encompasses spoken and written statements.
Historically, all intentional deceptive conduct in social interactions has been considered improper This is correct answer
According to the Dictionary of Criminal Justice Data Terminology, which of the following are considered elements of the definition of white- collar crime? I. Crime committed by means of deception II. Nonviolent crime, committed for financial gain III. Crime committed by professionals or semiminus professionals A. I, III B. I, II, III C. II, III D. I, I
I, II, III ALL Your answer is correct.
Defense attorneys usually do not attempt to question the officer's reliability. True False
False Your answer is correct.
A police officer who testifies in court should wear a business suit during the trial. True False
False This is correct answer
Deception encompasses spoken and written statements but not physical expressions. True False
False This is correct answer
Officers should offer opinions or conclusions on direct examination, whether or not an opinion or conclusion has been specifically solicited by the prosecutor. True False
False This is correct answer
Investigators observe that physical evidence in computer crimes is the same as in traditional crimes.
False Your answer is correct.
Software is generally considered the physical computer itself and any peripherals associated with it, such as printers, telephone modems, and external disk drives.
False Your answer is correct.
"Smurfing" and "double invoicing" are examples of white-collar crime.
False Your answer is correct.
Computer crime investigations are not investigative in nature, requiring 10 percent traditional police work and 90 percent technical skill.
False Your answer is correct.
Which of the following steps should an investigator follow before entering a courtroom? A. Contact the defense counsel and any defense witnesses before the trial. B. Discuss the case with jurors and defense witnesses. C. Discuss personal life, likes and dislikes, and official business in public. D. Know when and where to testify.
Know when and where to testify Your answer is correct.
Officer Dale is conducting a computer crime investigation. Which action might cause him to lose his computer evidence? A. "Park" hard drives before moving them. B. Document the configuration of a computer and what add- on equipment is involved. C. Store paper printouts of computerized data away from direct sunlight. D. Place magnetic tape and disks near stereo speakers and printers.
Place magnetic tape and disks near stereo speakers and printers. Your answer is correct.
Which of the following statements about the different types of witnesses is true? A. Fact witnesses are required to offer their opinions on the case. B. Experts assist the judge or jury in understanding specialized technical knowledge and are not permitted to offer opinions. C. Typically, credentialed specialists in forensic-related fields, such as a medical examiner, crime lab expert, firearms specialist, or forensic psychologist are presented as fact witnesses. D. Police officers may find that their testimonies sometimes straddle the domains of fact and expert witness.
Police officers may find that their testimonies sometimes straddle the domains of fact and expert witness. Your answer is correct.
Danielle is a "smurf" for a drug cartel. Which best illustrates her actions? A. She goes to several different banks and purchases cashiers checks in denominations of less than the required CTR reporting amount. B. She makes large transactions via fax or personal computer, thus avoiding personal interactions with banking personnel. C. She takes cash to a bank and makes several transactions, trading small bills for larger ones. D. She carries large denominations of drug money hidden on her person and flies from the United States to South America.
She goes to several different banks and purchases cashiers checks in denominations of less than the required CTR reporting amount. Your answer is correct.
Diddling involves which unlawful computer practice? A. inserting an electronic letter bomb attack B. pushing a computer's capabilities to its limits, regardless of consequences C. entering incorrect data to falsify records D. acquiring characteristics to assume an unauthorized password
entering incorrect data to falsify records Your answer is correct.