COMPLETE Summary Criminology Unit 3 AC 1.1-
AC 3.2 LATEST GRADED A+ (REAL AND AUTHENIC
100% VERIFIED)
What is the lending of money at interest rates higher than the legal limits called? -
ANSWER: loan sharking
In modern day terms, what determines the classification behind a white-collar
crime? - ANSWER: the type of crime committed
One of the reasons that organized crime has been around so long is that it provides
goods and services that society wants. - ANSWER: true
What percentage of Americans has tried an illegal drug at some point in their life? -
ANSWER: 46 percent
Sara does not often ask questions about her father's past. He emmigrated to the
United States and tells her that the man he was before did bad things. Sara
sometimes wonders about the tattoos that cover much of her father's body. She is
thankful that he works hard, taking care of his family. Her mother says that in the
past, Sara's father was part of an organized crime syndicate. What criminal
organization did Sara's father MOST likely belong to? - ANSWER: NOT Somali pirates
After World War II ended, it was uncovered that IBM had spent the war years selling
special equipment to Nazi Germany. According to Sutherland's research, what was
MOST likely the motive for this continued relationship, even though it was illegal? -
ANSWER: IBM was making a huge amount of money from the deal.
Which would be an example of a Professional Occupational Crime? - ANSWER: A
doctor's office bills the state insurance company for patients that were not treated.
Once law enforcement is able to prosecute the boss of a criminal organization, the
criminal activities of that organization cease. - ANSWER: false
Most people who embezzle money depend on others in the company as
accomplices. - ANSWER: false
What affect did the prohibition of legal alcohol sales have on organized crime groups
in cities like Chicago? - ANSWER: The groups became rich by manufacturing and
supplying illegal alcohol.
Damian owns a small business with about 20 employees. He knows that pilferage can
cost his company a lot over the course of a year, even if it is just small things. What is
the MOST effective way for Damian to prevent his employees from stealing? -
ANSWER: NOT Publicly fire any employee who is caught pilfering.
, AND NOT Install cameras all over to watch the employees.
In the late 1980s several savings and loan companies folded, costing those who had
invested their retirement funds thousands of dollars. Upon investigation, it was
found that representatives of the companies were taking funds that were supposed
to be owned by investors and depositing them into their own bank accounts. This
was usually a crime committed by two or three top executives of the company. What
crime would these men MOST likely be found guilty of? - ANSWER: embezzlement
A therapist bills the insurance company for a session in which the patient did not
show up. According to Marshall Clinard and Richard Quinney, what kind of crime is
this? - ANSWER: occupational crime
Illegal drug use has increased since the 1970s in the United States. - ANSWER: false
What group in the United States is MOST likely to be stereotyped as involved with
organized crime? - ANSWER: Italian Americans
Investigators find that the Chief Financial Officer of a large banking company has
taken $4 million belonging to investors to buy a house on a tropical island. What
classification would BEST describe this crime? - ANSWER: NOT organizational crime
Because drug cartels in countries like Columbia move their products to other areas
like Mexico and the United States, what kind of crime are they committing? -
ANSWER: transnational organizational crime
Violet handles the books for a prominent doctor. She also takes care of a box in
which petty cash is kept. Every evening, while counting out the petty cash, Violet
puts five dollars in her purse. She thinks that this is such a small amount that the
doctor will never notice. If caught, what crime would Violet MOST likely be accused
of? - ANSWER: embezzlement
Why does imprisoning the boss of an organized crime group seldom put an end to
the group's activity? - ANSWER: NOT Because the group does not have one true
leader.
An auto manufacturer supplies replacement parts for their vehicles. Although they
box the parts with their own logo, the parts are actually repackaged parts of lower
quality. The policy of the manufacturer is to charge full price for these replacement
parts. According to Marshall Clinard and Richard Quinney, what kind of crime is this?
- ANSWER: corporate crime
When Edwin Sutherland closely examined companies in the United States, what was
he surprised to find? - ANSWER: Many times, when companies violated the law, it
was intentional.
AC 3.2 LATEST GRADED A+ (REAL AND AUTHENIC
100% VERIFIED)
What is the lending of money at interest rates higher than the legal limits called? -
ANSWER: loan sharking
In modern day terms, what determines the classification behind a white-collar
crime? - ANSWER: the type of crime committed
One of the reasons that organized crime has been around so long is that it provides
goods and services that society wants. - ANSWER: true
What percentage of Americans has tried an illegal drug at some point in their life? -
ANSWER: 46 percent
Sara does not often ask questions about her father's past. He emmigrated to the
United States and tells her that the man he was before did bad things. Sara
sometimes wonders about the tattoos that cover much of her father's body. She is
thankful that he works hard, taking care of his family. Her mother says that in the
past, Sara's father was part of an organized crime syndicate. What criminal
organization did Sara's father MOST likely belong to? - ANSWER: NOT Somali pirates
After World War II ended, it was uncovered that IBM had spent the war years selling
special equipment to Nazi Germany. According to Sutherland's research, what was
MOST likely the motive for this continued relationship, even though it was illegal? -
ANSWER: IBM was making a huge amount of money from the deal.
Which would be an example of a Professional Occupational Crime? - ANSWER: A
doctor's office bills the state insurance company for patients that were not treated.
Once law enforcement is able to prosecute the boss of a criminal organization, the
criminal activities of that organization cease. - ANSWER: false
Most people who embezzle money depend on others in the company as
accomplices. - ANSWER: false
What affect did the prohibition of legal alcohol sales have on organized crime groups
in cities like Chicago? - ANSWER: The groups became rich by manufacturing and
supplying illegal alcohol.
Damian owns a small business with about 20 employees. He knows that pilferage can
cost his company a lot over the course of a year, even if it is just small things. What is
the MOST effective way for Damian to prevent his employees from stealing? -
ANSWER: NOT Publicly fire any employee who is caught pilfering.
, AND NOT Install cameras all over to watch the employees.
In the late 1980s several savings and loan companies folded, costing those who had
invested their retirement funds thousands of dollars. Upon investigation, it was
found that representatives of the companies were taking funds that were supposed
to be owned by investors and depositing them into their own bank accounts. This
was usually a crime committed by two or three top executives of the company. What
crime would these men MOST likely be found guilty of? - ANSWER: embezzlement
A therapist bills the insurance company for a session in which the patient did not
show up. According to Marshall Clinard and Richard Quinney, what kind of crime is
this? - ANSWER: occupational crime
Illegal drug use has increased since the 1970s in the United States. - ANSWER: false
What group in the United States is MOST likely to be stereotyped as involved with
organized crime? - ANSWER: Italian Americans
Investigators find that the Chief Financial Officer of a large banking company has
taken $4 million belonging to investors to buy a house on a tropical island. What
classification would BEST describe this crime? - ANSWER: NOT organizational crime
Because drug cartels in countries like Columbia move their products to other areas
like Mexico and the United States, what kind of crime are they committing? -
ANSWER: transnational organizational crime
Violet handles the books for a prominent doctor. She also takes care of a box in
which petty cash is kept. Every evening, while counting out the petty cash, Violet
puts five dollars in her purse. She thinks that this is such a small amount that the
doctor will never notice. If caught, what crime would Violet MOST likely be accused
of? - ANSWER: embezzlement
Why does imprisoning the boss of an organized crime group seldom put an end to
the group's activity? - ANSWER: NOT Because the group does not have one true
leader.
An auto manufacturer supplies replacement parts for their vehicles. Although they
box the parts with their own logo, the parts are actually repackaged parts of lower
quality. The policy of the manufacturer is to charge full price for these replacement
parts. According to Marshall Clinard and Richard Quinney, what kind of crime is this?
- ANSWER: corporate crime
When Edwin Sutherland closely examined companies in the United States, what was
he surprised to find? - ANSWER: Many times, when companies violated the law, it
was intentional.
