Classification of Crimes: Types of Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions

Question 1

Which of the following is the most severe type of crime?

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Misdemeanor

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Infraction

Question 2

A petty theft involving a small amount of stolen property would most likely be classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Infraction

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Felony

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Misdemeanor

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a misdemeanor?

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Typically involves a minor offense

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Can result in imprisonment for more than a year

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Is considered the most serious type of crime

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a common penalty for a felony conviction?

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Probation

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Imprisonment

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Fines

Question 5

Which of the following offenses is typically classified as an infraction?

Accepted Answer

Jaywalking

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Murder

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Drug trafficking

Question 6

Which type of crime is the most serious?

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Misdemeanor

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Infraction

Question 7

What is the key difference between a felony and an infraction?

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Felonies are more serious than infractions and carry more severe penalties.

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Infractions are more serious than felonies and carry more severe penalties.

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Felonies and infractions are the same type of crime.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of felony?

Accepted Answer

Jaywalking

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Murder

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Robbery

Question 9

What is the main purpose of classifying crimes?

Accepted Answer

To determine appropriate sentences

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To allocate resources for law enforcement

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To protect the rights of the accused

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

Punishable by up to 1 year in jail

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Involves serious bodily injury

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Carries a maximum penalty of life in prison

Question 11

What type of minor offense is punishable by only a fine?

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Infraction

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Petty offense

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Summary offense

Question 12

What is the prosecutor's primary role in determining the classification of a crime?

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To decide whether to charge the defendant with a felony or misdemeanor

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To determine the appropriate sentence for the crime

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To investigate the crime and gather evidence

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor used to determine the classification of a crime?

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Age of the perpetrator

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Severity of the crime

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Intent of the perpetrator

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Monetary value of the property involved

Question 14

Generally, which type of crime is considered the most serious and carries the most severe penalties?

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Misdemeanor

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Infraction

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Violation

Question 15

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a felony from a misdemeanor?

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Felonies are punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, while misdemeanors are not

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Felonies involve violent acts, while misdemeanors do not

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Misdemeanors are typically more common than felonies

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Felonies require proof of criminal intent, while misdemeanors do not

Question 16

Which of the following would be considered an example of an infraction?

Accepted Answer

Speeding

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Robbery

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Murder

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Assault

Question 17

How does intent play a role in determining the classification of a crime?

Accepted Answer

Crimes committed without intent may still be considered serious depending on other factors

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Intent is irrelevant when classifying crimes

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Crimes committed with intent are always considered more serious

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Intent is only considered when the perpetrator is a minor

Question 18

What is the essential difference between a crime and a tort?

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Crimes are offenses against society, while torts are offenses against individuals

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Torts are punishable by imprisonment, while crimes are not

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Crimes are typically more serious than torts

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Torts require proof of intent, while crimes do not

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of the Model Penal Code?

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To establish a uniform set of criminal laws for the United States

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To impose mandatory minimum sentences for all felonies

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To abolish the death penalty

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To create a separate system of juvenile justice

Question 20

How do different legal systems classify crimes?

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Crime classifications reflect cultural and societal values.

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Only the severity of the crime matters.

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All legal systems use the same classification system.

Question 21

Which of the listed offenses is an illustration of a felony?

Accepted Answer

Breaking into a home

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Stealing goods from a store

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Walking across the street against traffic signals

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Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol

Question 22

Which of the following offenses is NOT categorized as an infraction?

Accepted Answer

Committing murder

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Violating traffic laws

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Engaging in disorderly conduct

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Stealing small amounts of property

Question 23

What distinguishes a statutory felony from a common law felony?

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Statutory felonies are defined by legislation, while common law felonies are based on established legal principles

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Common law felonies are considered more severe than statutory felonies

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Statutory felonies are only punishable by imprisonment, while common law felonies may also result in fines

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There is no difference between statutory and common law felonies

Question 24

Which of the following crimes requires specific intent on the offender's part?

Accepted Answer

Murder

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Theft

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Burglary

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Assault

Question 25

How does an attempt crime differ from a completed crime?

Accepted Answer

Attempt crimes involve taking significant steps towards committing a crime, while completed crimes involve actually committing the crime

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Attempt crimes are more serious than completed crimes

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Attempt crimes are only punishable by probation, while completed crimes may result in imprisonment

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There is no difference between attempt crimes and completed crimes

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of a plea bargain?

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To allow the accused to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence

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To guarantee a fair trial for the accused

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To assist the prosecution in avoiding a trial

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To impose punishment on the accused for the offense committed

Question 27

Which type of crime is the most serious, potentially resulting in the most severe penalties?

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Misdemeanor

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Infraction

Question 28

Felonies differ from misdemeanors primarily in terms of:

Accepted Answer

Potential sentence length

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Harmfulness of the act

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Court in which the case is heard

Question 29

An example of an infraction, which represents a minor offense, is:

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the speed limit

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Robbery

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Arson

Question 30

A 'wobbler' is unique because it can be:

Accepted Answer

Charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on circumstances

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Only punished with probation

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Committed exclusively by juveniles

Question 31

Which amendment to the US Constitution specifically prohibits the government from imposing cruel and unusual punishments?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 32

Which of the following acts is categorized as a felony-level offense in most jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

Intentional homicide

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Trespassing on private property

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Petty theft involving a small amount of money

Question 33

Why are crimes categorized into groups like felonies and misdemeanors?

Accepted Answer

To ensure punishments fit the seriousness of the crime

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To make legal terms easier for the public to understand

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To make criminal justice processes more efficient

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To help analyze crime trends

Question 34

Which type of crime is considered the most serious and carries the harshest penalties?

Accepted Answer

Felony

Answer

Infraction

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Misdemeanor

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Summary offense

Question 35

A crime that is punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal prison for a term exceeding one year is categorized as:

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Infraction

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Misdemeanor

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Summary offense

Question 36

Which type of crime typically carries a penalty of fines or imprisonment in a local jail for a period of less than one year?

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanor

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Infraction

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Summary offense

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Felony

Question 37

Which factor is typically NOT considered when classifying a crime?

Accepted Answer

Defendant's socioeconomic status

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Nature of the offense

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Harm caused

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Intent of the offender

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a crime that would typically be classified as a felony?

Accepted Answer

Robbery

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Jaywalking

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Speeding

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Littering

Question 39

A violation of a local ordinance that carries a penalty of a fine only is classified as an:

Accepted Answer

Infraction

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Summary offense

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Misdemeanor

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Felony

Question 40

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a felony?

Accepted Answer

It carries a potential prison sentence of more than one year.

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It is typically tried in a lower-level court.

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It is punishable by a fine of more than $1,000.

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It is a serious offense that violates fundamental social norms.

Question 41

A person who steals a car valued at $2,500 has committed what type of crime?

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Infraction

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Misdemeanor

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Violation

Question 42

Which of the following is a typical penalty for a misdemeanor conviction?

Accepted Answer

Up to one year in jail

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A fine of under $50.

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Over five years in prison

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Community service only

Question 43

What is the main purpose of classifying crimes?

Accepted Answer

To determine appropriate punishments and guide sentencing decisions

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To label individuals and stigmatize them

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To increase public awareness of criminal behavior

Question 44

Which of the following factors is considered when classifying a crime as a felony or misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

The seriousness of the offense

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The type of weapon used

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The offender's age

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The offender's gender

Question 45

A traffic violation that results in a $150 fine is classified as what type of crime?

Accepted Answer

Infraction

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Violation

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Misdemeanor

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Felony

Question 46

Which of the following is a common example of a felony?

Accepted Answer

Murder

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Speeding

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Littering

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Jaywalking

Question 47

What is the difference between a crime and an infraction?

Accepted Answer

Crimes are more serious offenses with harsher penalties.

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Crimes involve moral turpitude, while infractions do not.

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Infractions are only committed by juveniles.

Question 48

What is the significance of crime classification in the criminal justice system?

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It helps guide decision-making throughout the criminal justice process.

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It provides a basis for academic research only.

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It serves as a form of entertainment for the public.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when classifying a crime?

Accepted Answer

The time of day the crime was committed

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The intent of the person who committed the crime

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The severity of the harm caused by the crime

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The value of the property stolen

Question 50

What type of crime is punishable by more than one year in prison?

Accepted Answer

Felony

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Violation

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Misdemeanor

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Infraction

Question 51

Which of the following is considered a misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

Petty theft

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Arson

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Manslaughter

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Murder

Question 52

A crime that is only punishable by a fine is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Infraction

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Felony

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Misdemeanor

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Violation

Question 53

Which crime typically carries the most severe penalty?

Accepted Answer

First-degree murder

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Second-degree murder

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Aggravated assault

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Voluntary manslaughter

Question 54

A crime that involves harm or the threat of harm to another person is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Violent crime

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Computer crime

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White-collar crime

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Property crime

Question 55

Which of these is an example of a property crime?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

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Identity theft

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Assault

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Cyberbullying

Question 56

A crime involving fraud or deception for financial gain is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

White-collar crime

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Personal crime

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Property crime

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Computer crime

Question 57

Which of these is an example of a computer crime?

Accepted Answer

Hacking

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Robbery

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Arson

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Embezzlement