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Types of Crimes

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on various types of crimes and their classifications.
Number of Questions: 14
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Which of the following is not a type of crime against property?

  1. Burglary

  2. Robbery

  3. Larceny

  4. Assault

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assault is a crime against a person, not property.

Which of the following is a type of crime against a person?

  1. Murder

  2. Manslaughter

  3. Assault

  4. Battery

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Murder, manslaughter, assault, and battery are all crimes against a person.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

  1. A felony is more serious than a misdemeanor.

  2. A misdemeanor is more serious than a felony.

  3. There is no difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.

  4. It depends on the jurisdiction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most jurisdictions, felonies are more serious crimes than misdemeanors and carry harsher penalties.

Which of the following is a type of white-collar crime?

  1. Embezzlement

  2. Forgery

  3. Fraud

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Embezzlement, forgery, and fraud are all examples of white-collar crimes, which are typically non-violent crimes committed by individuals in a business or professional setting.

What is the difference between a crime and a tort?

  1. A crime is a public wrong, while a tort is a private wrong.

  2. A tort is a public wrong, while a crime is a private wrong.

  3. There is no difference between a crime and a tort.

  4. It depends on the jurisdiction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crimes are public wrongs that are prosecuted by the government, while torts are private wrongs that are pursued by individuals in civil court.

Which of the following is a type of victimless crime?

  1. Prostitution

  2. Drug use

  3. Gambling

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prostitution, drug use, and gambling are all examples of victimless crimes, which are crimes that do not directly harm another person or their property.

What is the difference between a hate crime and a bias crime?

  1. A hate crime is motivated by bias, while a bias crime is not.

  2. A bias crime is motivated by bias, while a hate crime is not.

  3. There is no difference between a hate crime and a bias crime.

  4. It depends on the jurisdiction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hate crimes are crimes that are motivated by bias against a particular group of people, such as race, religion, or sexual orientation, while bias crimes are crimes that are committed against a person or group because of their actual or perceived membership in a particular group.

Which of the following is a type of international crime?

  1. Genocide

  2. Crimes against humanity

  3. War crimes

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes are all examples of international crimes, which are crimes that violate international law and are recognized as crimes by the international community.

What is the difference between a crime of passion and a premeditated crime?

  1. A crime of passion is committed in the heat of the moment, while a premeditated crime is planned in advance.

  2. A premeditated crime is committed in the heat of the moment, while a crime of passion is planned in advance.

  3. There is no difference between a crime of passion and a premeditated crime.

  4. It depends on the jurisdiction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crimes of passion are crimes that are committed in the heat of the moment, without any planning or premeditation, while premeditated crimes are crimes that are planned and carried out in advance.

Which of the following is a type of organized crime?

  1. Drug trafficking

  2. Human trafficking

  3. Money laundering

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering are all examples of organized crime, which is a type of crime that is carried out by a group of people who work together to commit crimes.

What is the difference between a conspiracy and an attempt?

  1. A conspiracy is an agreement to commit a crime, while an attempt is an effort to commit a crime.

  2. An attempt is an agreement to commit a crime, while a conspiracy is an effort to commit a crime.

  3. There is no difference between a conspiracy and an attempt.

  4. It depends on the jurisdiction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, while an attempt is an effort to commit a crime that fails.

Which of the following is a type of cybercrime?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hacking, phishing, and malware are all examples of cybercrimes, which are crimes that are committed using computers or the internet.

What is the difference between a juvenile delinquent and an adult criminal?

  1. A juvenile delinquent is a person under the age of 18 who commits a crime, while an adult criminal is a person over the age of 18 who commits a crime.

  2. A juvenile delinquent is a person over the age of 18 who commits a crime, while an adult criminal is a person under the age of 18 who commits a crime.

  3. There is no difference between a juvenile delinquent and an adult criminal.

  4. It depends on the jurisdiction.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juvenile delinquents are persons under the age of 18 who commit crimes, while adult criminals are persons over the age of 18 who commit crimes.

Which of the following is a type of crime against the environment?

  1. Pollution

  2. Deforestation

  3. Endangered species trafficking

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, deforestation, and endangered species trafficking are all examples of crimes against the environment, which are crimes that harm the natural environment.

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