CJUS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Where would a person incarcerated for less than one year likely serve their sentence?
a. Federal prison
b. Half-way house
c. Local jail
d. Detention facility - Answer- Local Jail
Who is the party who is bringing a lawsuit against someone else?
a. Defendant
b. Eyewitness
c. Plaintiff
d. Judge - Answer- plaintiff
Which crime involves taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person
by force or threat of force of violence?
a. Aggravated assault
b. Burglary
c. Robbery
d. Arson - Answer- Robbery
Felonies and misdemeanors are often divided into ______ under state laws.
a. Locations
b. Punishments
c. Classes
d. Statistics - Answer- Classes
Which of the following is the standard used by jurors to arrive at a verdict in a criminal
case?
a) Preponderance of evidence
b) Beyond a reasonable doubt
c) Burden of Proof
d) Affirmative defense - Answer- b) Beyond a reasonable doubt
1. What is another term for when a defendant is found "not guilty"?
a. Expunged
b. Convicted
c. Acquittal
d. Compulsion - Answer- c) Acquittal
, 1. Which of the following requires a person convicted to pay compensation to the
victim?
a. Restitution
b. Probation
c. Fines
d. Reconciliation - Answer- a) Restitution
1. A felony conviction has a potential sentence of a year or more in prison?
a. True
b. False - Answer- True
1. The conditional release of a person before their full sentence has been served is
known as _____?
a. Diversion
b. Probation
c. Parole
d. Restitution - Answer- Parol
1. The term mens rea refers to which of the following?
a. A man's reasoning
b. Intention or knowledge
c. Action of a crime
None of the above - Answer- Intention or knowledge
1. The doctrine of stare decisis states that once a court has established a principle in
law, it will be applied to all future cases in which the facts are substantially the same.
a. True
b. False - Answer- True
1. Until the 18th century what was thought to be the cause of criminal behavior?
a. Sociological factors
b. Cultural factors
c. Supernatural factors
d. Psychological factors - Answer- Supernatural factors
1. The presence of both nature and nurture related criminogenic factors contributing to
criminal behavior is known as a dual hazard prediction.
a. True
b. False - Answer- True
1. Which social process theory notes that people acquire criminal skills and motivations
from primary groups, such as family, friends, and peers?
a. Strain theory
b. Control theory
c. Labeling theory
d. Learning theory - Answer- Learning theory
CORRECT ANSWERS
Where would a person incarcerated for less than one year likely serve their sentence?
a. Federal prison
b. Half-way house
c. Local jail
d. Detention facility - Answer- Local Jail
Who is the party who is bringing a lawsuit against someone else?
a. Defendant
b. Eyewitness
c. Plaintiff
d. Judge - Answer- plaintiff
Which crime involves taking or attempting to take anything of value from another person
by force or threat of force of violence?
a. Aggravated assault
b. Burglary
c. Robbery
d. Arson - Answer- Robbery
Felonies and misdemeanors are often divided into ______ under state laws.
a. Locations
b. Punishments
c. Classes
d. Statistics - Answer- Classes
Which of the following is the standard used by jurors to arrive at a verdict in a criminal
case?
a) Preponderance of evidence
b) Beyond a reasonable doubt
c) Burden of Proof
d) Affirmative defense - Answer- b) Beyond a reasonable doubt
1. What is another term for when a defendant is found "not guilty"?
a. Expunged
b. Convicted
c. Acquittal
d. Compulsion - Answer- c) Acquittal
, 1. Which of the following requires a person convicted to pay compensation to the
victim?
a. Restitution
b. Probation
c. Fines
d. Reconciliation - Answer- a) Restitution
1. A felony conviction has a potential sentence of a year or more in prison?
a. True
b. False - Answer- True
1. The conditional release of a person before their full sentence has been served is
known as _____?
a. Diversion
b. Probation
c. Parole
d. Restitution - Answer- Parol
1. The term mens rea refers to which of the following?
a. A man's reasoning
b. Intention or knowledge
c. Action of a crime
None of the above - Answer- Intention or knowledge
1. The doctrine of stare decisis states that once a court has established a principle in
law, it will be applied to all future cases in which the facts are substantially the same.
a. True
b. False - Answer- True
1. Until the 18th century what was thought to be the cause of criminal behavior?
a. Sociological factors
b. Cultural factors
c. Supernatural factors
d. Psychological factors - Answer- Supernatural factors
1. The presence of both nature and nurture related criminogenic factors contributing to
criminal behavior is known as a dual hazard prediction.
a. True
b. False - Answer- True
1. Which social process theory notes that people acquire criminal skills and motivations
from primary groups, such as family, friends, and peers?
a. Strain theory
b. Control theory
c. Labeling theory
d. Learning theory - Answer- Learning theory
