Criminal Justice Questions and Answers

"Which of the following statements about prison research is true? Researchers may study the effects of privilege upgrades awarded by the prison. Participation in research can be considered during parole hearings. It is permissible for risks to be higher than those that would be accepted by non-prisoners. The regulations prohibit compensating prisoners."

"Which of the following statements are true when reporting abuse? Select all that apply. You only have to have a reasonable suspicion of abuse to report You need proof or evidence of abuse to make a report You can report abuse anonymously Mandated reporter laws require all adults working with youth to report"

Which of the following is an example of an attempt at rehabilitation by the criminal justice system? A. Entering a work training program after being released from prison B. Losing the right to vote after a felony conviction C. Requiring sex offenders to register in a database and notify their neighbors D. Mandatory monthly drug tests for five years after being paroled on a drug offense

What authority do most campus police in large universities have? They are essentially security. They have general arrest powers. They are nonsworn officers but have detainment authority. Their authority is dependent on the dean's authority.

Which of the following is not a mandated reporter? A. Teacher's aide B. Board member C. Volunteer D. Administrative officer

The three stages of probation revocation include: Preliminary hearing Revocation hearing (Note: The third stage appears to be missing. Please provide the missing stage for completion.)

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding intoxication? A. A person can be intoxicated even if their BAC is below 0.08 percent. B. A person cannot be intoxicated if their BAC is below 0.08 percent. C. A person cannot be intoxicated if their BAC is above 0.08 percent. D. A person's BAC has no relation to their intoxication.

Which of the following is one of the three most frequent violations for which probation or parole revocation occurs? A. The offender commits a new violent or property crime while under supervision. B. The offender leaves the jurisdiction without permission while under supervision. C. The offender is found in possession of a firearm while under supervision. D. The offender abuses alcohol or drugs while under supervision.

Which of the following is true about mandated reporter laws? A. They are defined by the federal government. B. You may face legal penalties if you report unsubstantiated abuse or neglect. C. Providers are mandated to report all instances of intimate partner violence. D. You may face penalties if you fail to report child abuse.

When providing proof of life, what information should you include? (Select all that apply) A. A verifiable date B. Your religious beliefs C. You and your fellow captives' identities D. Your health and welfare

What is the maximum effective range for an M4 rifle?

The three stages of probation revocation include: Preliminary hearing Revocation hearing [Complete the list with the third stage if applicable]

Which describes an aggravated robbery? A. A boy takes a candy bar from a retail store. B. A man removes a purse containing cash from a dumpster. C. A woman threatens to shoot a man unless he gives her his wallet, but she has a toy gun. D. A bully threatens to beat up a boy if the boy does not give him his lunch money.

"Emergency Support Functions (ESF) are organized groups of: A. Policies to be applied during a response B. Government and private-sector entities C. Federal support agencies only D. Local response entities only What is the correct function for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children?"

"Select all that apply: Which situations are examples of differential association? A. A student starts smoking even though most of their close friends disapprove of cigarettes. B. A shopper decides to shoplift after seeing that a store has no security guard. C. An athlete takes performance-enhancing drugs after hearing teammates talk about using them. D. A teenager whose friends skip school and commit petty crimes begins to do the same."

"How do rifle bullets differ from shotgun pellets? A. They travel farther B. They are cheaper C. They are easier to load D. They are easier to purchase"

What is NOT a terrorist method of surveillance? A. Stationary surveillance B. Moving surveillance C. Technical surveillance D. Casual questioning E. Breaking and entering to steal valuables

What is another main factor that differentiates jails from prisons besides the number of admissions?

What is NOT a terrorist method of surveillance? A. Stationary surveillance B. Moving surveillance C. Technical surveillance D. Casual questioning E. Breaking and entering to steal valuables

What does it mean if a police officer calls you a "mope"?

Why do cops hold up their four fingers? A. To signal for backup B. To indicate a code four situation (no further assistance needed) C. To count the number of suspects D. It's a secret police signal

What are the three types of parole? Discretionary release Mandatory release Rehabilitative release

Which of the following is a valid criticism of classical criminology? A. It relies too much on empirical evidence B. It ignores the role of societal factors in crime C. It promotes rehabilitation over punishment D. None of the above

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