CMY2602 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● Crime Prevention and Support Services are part of the functions of
the ...
Answer: Station Commissioner.
●● Which type of displacement refers to committing a different type of
crime from the type initially intended?
Answer: Functional
●● Female arsonists are normally motivated by:
Answer: Revenge
●● The criminal courts in South Africa are divided into two types,
namely:
Answer: Appeal and trial courts
●● Complete the following sentence: Lynch and Cantor (1992) argue
that theft is largely a function of_______ whereas burglary is a function
of _______
Answer: exposure; guardianship.
,●● The South African Police Service (SAPS) is responsible for creating
a safe and protective environment for all and should meet the objectives
of the SAPS in terms of section 205(3) of the Constitution. Which of
these objectives is CORRECT?
Answer: Prevent, combat and investigate crime.
●● Identify one of the established saturation enforcement units.
Answer: Speed control
●● One of the functions of the rehabilitation and development services
towards prisoners is ...
Answer: religious care.
●● Which type of crime is human trafficking an example of?
Answer: Transnational crime
●● Sarah lives in a residential estate in Cape Town. Her house has been
burgled five times in the past three months. In an effort to increase the
security, CCTV cameras have been installed throughout the entire estate.
What positive outcome of situational crime prevention does the above
scenario best represent?
Answer: Diffusion of benefits
, ●● Richard, notoriously known as "Top Dog" on the streets, is a member
of a local gang, "Bad Boys". He often takes part in petty theft to meet
the demands and pressures of the group. Which neutralization technique
would Richard use in an attempt to justify his illegal actions?
Answer: Appeal to higher loyalty
●● In managing offenders, the Department of Correctional Services
pursues the following objective. Identify the correct option.
Answer: Ensuring the safe custody of offenders
●● Situational crime prevention is aimed mainly at preventing property
crime, although it may combat other categories of crime as well. Identify
a popular criticism against situational crime prevention.
Answer: Displacement
●● According to Merton's anomie theory (1968), a nation with high rates
of theft has certain characteristics. Identify the correct option.
Answer: Material values
●● With regard to theft, what is the name given to someone who
attempts to "buy" people in influential positions in the criminal justice
system to influence the legal procedures?
Answer: Fix
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
●● Crime Prevention and Support Services are part of the functions of
the ...
Answer: Station Commissioner.
●● Which type of displacement refers to committing a different type of
crime from the type initially intended?
Answer: Functional
●● Female arsonists are normally motivated by:
Answer: Revenge
●● The criminal courts in South Africa are divided into two types,
namely:
Answer: Appeal and trial courts
●● Complete the following sentence: Lynch and Cantor (1992) argue
that theft is largely a function of_______ whereas burglary is a function
of _______
Answer: exposure; guardianship.
,●● The South African Police Service (SAPS) is responsible for creating
a safe and protective environment for all and should meet the objectives
of the SAPS in terms of section 205(3) of the Constitution. Which of
these objectives is CORRECT?
Answer: Prevent, combat and investigate crime.
●● Identify one of the established saturation enforcement units.
Answer: Speed control
●● One of the functions of the rehabilitation and development services
towards prisoners is ...
Answer: religious care.
●● Which type of crime is human trafficking an example of?
Answer: Transnational crime
●● Sarah lives in a residential estate in Cape Town. Her house has been
burgled five times in the past three months. In an effort to increase the
security, CCTV cameras have been installed throughout the entire estate.
What positive outcome of situational crime prevention does the above
scenario best represent?
Answer: Diffusion of benefits
, ●● Richard, notoriously known as "Top Dog" on the streets, is a member
of a local gang, "Bad Boys". He often takes part in petty theft to meet
the demands and pressures of the group. Which neutralization technique
would Richard use in an attempt to justify his illegal actions?
Answer: Appeal to higher loyalty
●● In managing offenders, the Department of Correctional Services
pursues the following objective. Identify the correct option.
Answer: Ensuring the safe custody of offenders
●● Situational crime prevention is aimed mainly at preventing property
crime, although it may combat other categories of crime as well. Identify
a popular criticism against situational crime prevention.
Answer: Displacement
●● According to Merton's anomie theory (1968), a nation with high rates
of theft has certain characteristics. Identify the correct option.
Answer: Material values
●● With regard to theft, what is the name given to someone who
attempts to "buy" people in influential positions in the criminal justice
system to influence the legal procedures?
Answer: Fix
