Question 1

The test used to establish one's mental state when insanity is claimed is the same regardless of the jurisdiction involved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List the elements necessary to establish bribery of a public official.

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In order to establish bribery of a publi...

Question 3

Which of the following serves to combat bribery of foreign officials?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Foreign Official Bribery Act
B)   The International Bribery Prohibition Act
C)   The Fair Business Act
D)   The International Fair Business Practices Act
E)   The Foreign Corrupt Practices ActF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,which of the following is true regarding the destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   The destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation is a misdemeanor with possible sentences of up to 364 days in jail.
B)   The destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation is a felony with possible sentences of up to 364 days in jail.
C)   The destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation is a felony with possible sentences of up to 5 years in jail.
D)   The destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation is a felony with possible sentences of up to 20 years in jail.
E)   The destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation is a felony with possible sentences of life imprisonment.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Strict liability is a term used to describe which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liability without fault.
B)   Negligence.
C)   Actus reus.
D)   Intentional wrongdoing.
E)   Recklessness.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is a person who illegally accesses or enters another person's or a company's computer system to obtain information or to steal money?

Accepted Answer

A)   Backer
B)   Reacher
C)   Hacker
D)   Trespasser
E)   Illicit userF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following are considered infants under the law in regards to criminal activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Any child five and under.
B)   Any child ten and under.
C)   Any child twelve and under.
D)   Any child sixteen and under.
E)   Any person under the age of majority.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding the Fourteenth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is part of the Bill of Rights.
B)   Its safeguards only apply at the federal level.
C)   It is not a part of the Bill of Rights and it extends federal guarantee of due process and most constitutional protections to all states.
D)   It is a part of the Bill of Rights, its protections apply at the federal level, and its protections also apply at the state level.
E)   It is a part of the Bill of Rights, and its protections apply only at the federal level.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Ed goes door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.Ed knows,however,that he is simply taking money for subscriptions and has absolutely no intention of ever arranging for the provision of magazines.Which of the following offenses,if any,has he committed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Defalcation
B)   False entry
C)   False token
D)   False pretenses
E)   Ponzi schemeF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following was passed largely in response to business scandals of the early 2000's,such as those implicated by Enron,WorldCom,Global Crossing,and Arthur Anderson?

Accepted Answer

A)   RICO.
B)   The False Claims Act.
C)   The Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
D)   The Medicare Recovery Act.
E)   The Healthcare Fraud Act.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding the manner in which the exclusionary rule is derived from the U.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is specifically set forth in the Fourth Amendment.
B)   It is specifically set forth in the Fifth Amendment.
C)   It is specifically set forth in the Sixth Amendment.
D)   It is specifically set forth in the Eighth Amendment.
E)   No section of the U.S. Constitution specifically states the provisions of the exclusionary rule.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is the secretive and wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of its use or possession?

Accepted Answer

A)   Robbery
B)   White-collar burglary
C)   Larceny
D)   Arson
E)   Criminal fraudF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to counsel before questioning by the police?

Accepted Answer

A)   Whaley v. Reeves
B)   Glover v. Smith
C)   U.S. v. Glover
D)   U.S. v. Parks
E)   Miranda v. ArizonaF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is the forceful and unlawful taking of personal property?

Accepted Answer

A)   Robbery
B)   Burglary
C)   Larceny
D)   Arson
E)   Criminal fraudF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Mail fraud is a federal crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Commission of the offense of grand larceny involves the theft of larger items as opposed to smaller items that can be hidden,for example,in a purse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under current law,corporations cannot be held criminally accountable for strict-liability offenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges?

Accepted Answer

A)   Petit defense.
B)   Information.
C)   Nolo contendere.
D)   Sine qua non.
E)   Plea avoidance.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Assuming the requisite elements are proven,which of the following is a defense when it is established that a crime is committed because the person committing the act was threatened with immediate bodily harm or loss of life unless the offense was committed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Entrapment.
B)   Necessity.
C)   Justifiable use of force.
D)   Duress.
E)   Inescapable action.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following are less serious crimes punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year?

Accepted Answer

A)   Misdemeanor.
B)   Felony.
C)   Petty offenses.
D)   Tort offenses.
E)   Any business related crime.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 7: Crime and the Business Community

Ed goes door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions.Ed knows,however,that he is simply taking money for subscriptions and has absolutely no intention of ever arranging for the provision of magazines.Which of the following offenses,if any,has he committed?

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Strict liability is a term used to describe which of the following?

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Which of the following are considered infants under the law in regards to criminal activity?

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Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to counsel before questioning by the police?

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Which of the following is true regarding the manner in which the exclusionary rule is derived from the U.S.Constitution?

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List the elements necessary to establish bribery of a public official.

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The test used to establish one's mental state when insanity is claimed is the same regardless of the jurisdiction involved.

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Which of the following is a person who illegally accesses or enters another person's or a company's computer system to obtain information or to steal money?

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Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,which of the following is true regarding the destruction of documents in a federal bankruptcy investigation?

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Assuming the requisite elements are proven,which of the following is a defense when it is established that a crime is committed because the person committing the act was threatened with immediate bodily harm or loss of life unless the offense was committed?

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Under current law,corporations cannot be held criminally accountable for strict-liability offenses.

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Which of the following was passed largely in response to business scandals of the early 2000's,such as those implicated by Enron,WorldCom,Global Crossing,and Arthur Anderson?

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Which of the following is the secretive and wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of its use or possession?

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Which of the following is a plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges?

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Which of the following is the forceful and unlawful taking of personal property?

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Mail fraud is a federal crime.

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Commission of the offense of grand larceny involves the theft of larger items as opposed to smaller items that can be hidden,for example,in a purse.

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Which of the following serves to combat bribery of foreign officials?

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Which of the following is true regarding the Fourteenth Amendment?

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Which of the following are less serious crimes punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year?

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