White-Collar Crime

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What is the term used to describe illegal activities committed by individuals or organizations in a business or professional context?

  1. White-Collar Crime

  2. Blue-Collar Crime

  3. Corporate Crime

  4. Financial Crime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White-Collar Crime refers to non-violent, financially motivated crimes committed by individuals or organizations in a business or professional setting.

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a white-collar crime?

  1. Embezzlement

  2. Insider Trading

  3. Tax Evasion

  4. Assault


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assault is a violent crime and not typically categorized as a white-collar crime.

In the context of white-collar crime, what does the term 'Ponzi Scheme' refer to?

  1. A fraudulent investment scheme that pays returns to investors from their own invested funds

  2. A legitimate investment strategy involving high-risk, high-return investments

  3. A government program designed to stimulate economic growth

  4. A type of financial fraud involving the manipulation of stock prices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Ponzi Scheme is a fraudulent investment scheme where returns are paid to investors from their own invested funds, rather than from actual profits.

Which U.S. agency is primarily responsible for investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes?

  1. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  2. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

  3. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

  4. Department of Justice (DOJ)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its various divisions, is primarily responsible for investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes.

What is the term used to describe the illegal practice of using confidential information for personal gain in the stock market?

  1. Insider Trading

  2. Front Running

  3. Pump and Dump Scheme

  4. Market Manipulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Insider Trading refers to the illegal practice of using confidential information about a company to make profitable trades in the stock market.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of white-collar crime in the healthcare industry?

  1. Medicare Fraud

  2. Medicaid Fraud

  3. Insurance Fraud

  4. Patient Neglect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patient Neglect is a form of medical malpractice and not typically considered a white-collar crime.

What is the term used to describe the illegal practice of bribing government officials to gain favorable treatment or contracts?

  1. Bribery

  2. Extortion

  3. Embezzlement

  4. Insider Trading


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bribery refers to the illegal practice of offering or accepting something of value to influence the actions of a government official.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used to launder money obtained through illegal activities?

  1. Smurfing

  2. Structuring

  3. Shell Companies

  4. Investing in Legitimate Businesses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investing in Legitimate Businesses is not typically used as a method to launder money.

What is the term used to describe the illegal practice of intentionally misrepresenting financial information in a company's financial statements?

  1. Financial Statement Fraud

  2. Accounting Fraud

  3. Auditing Fraud

  4. Tax Fraud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Financial Statement Fraud refers to the intentional misrepresentation of financial information in a company's financial statements.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of white-collar crime in the banking industry?

  1. Mortgage Fraud

  2. Credit Card Fraud

  3. Bank Robbery

  4. Insider Trading


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bank Robbery is a violent crime and not typically considered a white-collar crime.

What is the term used to describe the illegal practice of using a computer or electronic device to access or manipulate data without authorization?

  1. Cybercrime

  2. Hacking

  3. Phishing

  4. Malware


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cybercrime refers to illegal activities committed using computers or electronic devices, including hacking, phishing, and malware attacks.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of white-collar crime in the insurance industry?

  1. Insurance Fraud

  2. Premium Diversion

  3. Reinsurance Fraud

  4. Insider Trading


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insider Trading is not typically associated with white-collar crimes in the insurance industry.

What is the term used to describe the illegal practice of using a company's assets or resources for personal gain?

  1. Embezzlement

  2. Insider Trading

  3. Bribery

  4. Tax Evasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embezzlement refers to the illegal practice of misappropriating or converting company assets or resources for personal use.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of white-collar crime in the real estate industry?

  1. Mortgage Fraud

  2. Land Fraud

  3. Property Flipping

  4. Insider Trading


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insider Trading is not typically associated with white-collar crimes in the real estate industry.

What is the term used to describe the illegal practice of intentionally evading or underpaying taxes?

  1. Tax Evasion

  2. Tax Avoidance

  3. Tax Fraud

  4. Tax Sheltering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tax Evasion refers to the intentional failure to pay or report taxes that are legally due.

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