Question 1

Most amateur burglars are between the ages of

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A)  10 and 15 years.
B)  15 and 25 years.
C)  25 and 35 years.
D)  35 and 45 years.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The national burglary clearance rate is:

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A)  less than 13 percent.
B)  over 30 percent.
C)  nearly 66 percent.
D)  usually around 82 percent.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Residential burglaries are often committed by one or more juveniles or young adults who live in the same community.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Burglars seek to:

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A)  confront their victims directly and immediately.
B)  hide until they can safely confront their victims.
C)  avoid contact with victims.
D)  quickly subdue victims with a blitz attack.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What are the elements of the offense of receiving stolen goods?

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Question 6

Describe what is involved in crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).

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Target hardening, also called crime prev...

Question 7

The most common method of entrance in burglary is:

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A)  jimmying a door.
B)  breaking a side or rear window.
C)  entering through the roof.
D)  tunneling in under walls.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A primary element of the crime of possession of burglary tools is:

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A)  actual use of the tools in at least one verified burglary.
B)  a history of using similar tools in the commission or burglary.
C)  possession of any tool that could be used to commit burglary.
D)  an intent to use a tool or permit its use to commit burglary.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which areas of the crime scene should investigators process in a residential burglary? Provide examples.

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When processing the crime scene in a res...

Question 10

Burglary of a market would be considered a(n) _______________ burglary.

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The answer of Burglary of a market would be considered...

Question 11

The term target hardening refers to:

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A)  accepting that fact that burglaries happen in all parts of the world.
B)  altering physical characteristics of a property to make it less vulnerable.
C)  taking out additional insurance to cover losses in the event of a burglary.
D)  helping people understand that they will eventually get over being victimized.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Vehicles, trailers, and railroad cars cannot be considered commercial structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many people, such as mechanics and carpenters, possess tools that might be used in a burglary, but use them for legitimate means.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is suggested as a strategy to prevent burglaries?

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A)  Know where the nearest police department is located.
B)  Program all telephones in the building to speed dial 911.
C)  Provide clearly visible addresses on stores and homes.
D)  Always have a cell phone on your person.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A hit-and-run burglary is the same as a smash-and-grab burglary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) _______________ burglary is one that occurs in buildings, structures, or attachments that are used as or are suitable for dwellings.

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The answer of A(n) _______________ burglary is one that occurs...

Question 17

Outline the elements of the crime of burglary.

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Although burglary laws vary from state t...

Question 18

If other crimes are committed along with a burglary, the additional crimes are legally considered part of the burglary and must be proven in conjunction with the original crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Professional residential burglars tend to operate solo, since this lessens the risk of getting caught.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Entering a safe using a sledge and chisels or other instrument to create a hole in the bottom of a safe is called chopping.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Burglary

Professional residential burglars tend to operate solo, since this lessens the risk of getting caught.

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Which areas of the crime scene should investigators process in a residential burglary? Provide examples.

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Burglary of a market would be considered a(n) _______________ burglary.

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Vehicles, trailers, and railroad cars cannot be considered commercial structures.

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A primary element of the crime of possession of burglary tools is:

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The most common method of entrance in burglary is:

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Most amateur burglars are between the ages of

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The national burglary clearance rate is:

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A hit-and-run burglary is the same as a smash-and-grab burglary.

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The term target hardening refers to:

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If other crimes are committed along with a burglary, the additional crimes are legally considered part of the burglary and must be proven in conjunction with the original crime.

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Which of the following is suggested as a strategy to prevent burglaries?

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Many people, such as mechanics and carpenters, possess tools that might be used in a burglary, but use them for legitimate means.

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A(n) _______________ burglary is one that occurs in buildings, structures, or attachments that are used as or are suitable for dwellings.

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Entering a safe using a sledge and chisels or other instrument to create a hole in the bottom of a safe is called chopping.

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Residential burglaries are often committed by one or more juveniles or young adults who live in the same community.

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What are the elements of the offense of receiving stolen goods?

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Describe what is involved in crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).

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Outline the elements of the crime of burglary.

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Burglars seek to:

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