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A crime is punishable, in some cases, by death.

A) True
B) False

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All courts use the same test for legal insanity.

A) True
B) False

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Phishing is a distinct form of identity theft and cyber fraud.

A) True
B) False

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Enrique accesses Finance Bank's computer system without authority to obtain protected financial records. Under federal law, this is


A) a felony if it was done for a commercial purpose.
B) a felony if the bank brings a civil suit against Enrique.
C) not a crime.
D) a crime but not a felony.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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The Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) has become an effective tool in prosecuting


A) criminal activities occurring online.
B) businesspersons who use bribery to secure foreign contracts.
C) defenses that excuse criminal behavior.
D) certain white-collar crimes.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The standard of proof to find a defendant who has been charged with a crime guilty is


A) a preponderance of the evidence.
B) a unanimous verdict.
C) beyond a reasonable doubt.
D) clear and convincing evidence.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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No warrant for a search can be issued without


A) double jeopardy.
B) probable cause.
C) reasonable doubt.
D) immunity.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Jade puts a picture of a collection of rare sports memorabilia up for bids on BuyBay, an Internet auction site. Khalil makes the highest bid and sends the payment, which Jade receives. Jade deposits the money but does not send the collection because she doesn't own it. This is


A) no crime.
B) identity theft.
C) phishing.
D) cyber fraud.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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As Bev drives by the Cold Storage Warehouse loading dock next door to her office, she takes a box of unopened drinks that is sitting on the dock, puts the carton in her car, and drives away. This is


A) robbery.
B) embezzlement .
C) larceny .
D) no crime.

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Raul uses social media to post links that, when clicked, secretly install software on others' computers without the owners' knowledge Raul's software is designed to harm or disrupt the computers. This program is


A) malware .
B) a phish.
C) entrapment .
D) larceny .

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Opal, a cashier at Peoples Bank, deposits a few cents into her account from checks customers deposited into their accounts. This most likely is


A) robbery.
B) embezzlement .
C) larceny .
D) wire fraud.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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To be convicted of a crime, the accused must


A) commit an act that is prohibited.
B) cause harm to another person or business .
C) act by mistake .
D) have a reasonable reason for committing the act.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Barb, a computer operator for Cloud Corporation, is arrested in her employer's parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Barb must be informed of her right to


A) a trial by jury.
B) punishment.
C) question witnesses.
D) remain silent.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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A specified state of mind, or intent, is not necessary to establish criminal liability.

A) True
B) False

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The Counterfeit Access Device and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act makes it a crime to access protected data or classified information.

A) True
B) False

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Alan causes a disturbance at Brew Pub. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a crime punishable by imprisonment of less than a year. If convicted, Alan will have on his record


A) a misdemeanor.
B) a felony .
C) a civil wrong .
D) a tort.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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A speedy trial, a trial by jury, a public trial, and the right to confront witnesses are guaranteed by


A) the Fourth Amendment.
B) the Fifth Amendment.
C) the Sixth Amendment.
D) state law, not the U.S. Constitution

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Via the Internet, Britta enters false code into the computer control system of Chicken Processing Company, a food maker, to alter the levels of ingredients so that consumers of the food become ill. Britta is


A) a cyberterrorist .
B) a phisher .
C) malware .
D) a prosecutor .

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Hank is arrested at a warehouse in Industrial Park and is charged with the crime of theft. Hank will be prosecuted by


A) the owner of the warehouse.
B) the owner of the property that Hank is charged with stealing.
C) a public official.
D) a private, disinterested third party.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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One of the purposes of criminal law is to compensate the victims .

A) True
B) False

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