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MCOLES Licensing Exam ALL 400 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
Which degree of arson applies to a person who willfully or maliciously burns a dwelling,
regardless of whether it is occupied, unoccupied, or vacant at the time of the fire or
explosion?
Second-degree arson
What is the primary difference between Second Degree Arson (Sec. 73) and Third Degree
Arson (Sec. 74)?
The type of property being burned
Which degree of arson covers the act of setting fire to a woods, prairie, or grounds of another
person?
Fourth-degree arson
In terms of Arson of Insured Property (Sec. 76), what is the main determining factor that
distinguishes it from other types of arson?
The intend to defraud the insurer
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What are the key elements that define "Burn" according to section 71(b) of the MCL arson
laws?
All of the above
What is the maximum fine for a conviction of First Degree Arson according to section 72(3)?
The greater of $20,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property damaged or destroyed
What is the maximum prison sentence for a conviction of Third Degree Arson according to
section 74(3)? (Hint: 3 / ? = 0.3)
10 Years
Which of the following is not included in the definition of "Physical Injury" as per section
71(g)?
A minor cut or scrape
What is the punishment for a conviction of Fifth Degree Arson according to section 77(3)?
Imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or 3 times the
value of the property damaged or destroyed, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a
fine.
In the definitions section 71, how is "burn" defined?
Setting fire to or doing any act that results in the starting of a fire
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What does "Personal Property" include in the context of Fifth Degree Arson according to
section 77(4)(a)?
An automobile, van, truck, motorcycle, trailer, and other personally owned property
What is considered a "Dwelling" according to section 71(d)?
All of the above
What does "Individual" mean in the context of these laws according to section 71(e)?
All of the above
A person intentionally sets fire to an unoccupied, uninsured building, causing extensive
damage. This is the person's first offense. Under the MCL arson laws, what degree of arson
might this be considered?
Third-degree arson
An individual maliciously sets fire to their own car, which is insured against fire. The
individual's intent was to claim insurance money. What crime is this individual most likely to
be charged with according to MCL arson laws?
Arson of insured property
A person negligently causes a fire in their own wooded property. The fire spreads to the
neighbor's property, causing damage. Under the MCL arson laws, what crime might this
person be charged with?
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Fourth-degree arson
A person sets fire to a multiunit building where one unit is a dwelling, but all units are
unoccupied at the time. No one is physically injured as a result of the fire. What degree of
arson is this person most likely to be charged with under MCL arson laws?
First-degree arson
An individual intentionally sets fire to a pile of another person's clothes valued at $800. This
is the individual's second offense. What degree of arson would this be under the MCL arson
laws?
Fifth-degree arson
A person willfully burns their own insured house with the intent to defraud their insurance
company. No one is injured in the fire. What crime would this person be charged with under
MCL arson laws?
Arson of insured property
Under section 316, first-degree murder is defined as all of the following
Murder committed during a petty theft
A person convicted under section 316 will be punished by:
Imprisonment for life without eligibility for parole
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MCOLES Licensing Exam ALL 400 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
Which degree of arson applies to a person who willfully or maliciously burns a dwelling,
regardless of whether it is occupied, unoccupied, or vacant at the time of the fire or
explosion?
Second-degree arson
What is the primary difference between Second Degree Arson (Sec. 73) and Third Degree
Arson (Sec. 74)?
The type of property being burned
Which degree of arson covers the act of setting fire to a woods, prairie, or grounds of another
person?
Fourth-degree arson
In terms of Arson of Insured Property (Sec. 76), what is the main determining factor that
distinguishes it from other types of arson?
The intend to defraud the insurer
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What are the key elements that define "Burn" according to section 71(b) of the MCL arson
laws?
All of the above
What is the maximum fine for a conviction of First Degree Arson according to section 72(3)?
The greater of $20,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property damaged or destroyed
What is the maximum prison sentence for a conviction of Third Degree Arson according to
section 74(3)? (Hint: 3 / ? = 0.3)
10 Years
Which of the following is not included in the definition of "Physical Injury" as per section
71(g)?
A minor cut or scrape
What is the punishment for a conviction of Fifth Degree Arson according to section 77(3)?
Imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or 3 times the
value of the property damaged or destroyed, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a
fine.
In the definitions section 71, how is "burn" defined?
Setting fire to or doing any act that results in the starting of a fire
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What does "Personal Property" include in the context of Fifth Degree Arson according to
section 77(4)(a)?
An automobile, van, truck, motorcycle, trailer, and other personally owned property
What is considered a "Dwelling" according to section 71(d)?
All of the above
What does "Individual" mean in the context of these laws according to section 71(e)?
All of the above
A person intentionally sets fire to an unoccupied, uninsured building, causing extensive
damage. This is the person's first offense. Under the MCL arson laws, what degree of arson
might this be considered?
Third-degree arson
An individual maliciously sets fire to their own car, which is insured against fire. The
individual's intent was to claim insurance money. What crime is this individual most likely to
be charged with according to MCL arson laws?
Arson of insured property
A person negligently causes a fire in their own wooded property. The fire spreads to the
neighbor's property, causing damage. Under the MCL arson laws, what crime might this
person be charged with?
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Fourth-degree arson
A person sets fire to a multiunit building where one unit is a dwelling, but all units are
unoccupied at the time. No one is physically injured as a result of the fire. What degree of
arson is this person most likely to be charged with under MCL arson laws?
First-degree arson
An individual intentionally sets fire to a pile of another person's clothes valued at $800. This
is the individual's second offense. What degree of arson would this be under the MCL arson
laws?
Fifth-degree arson
A person willfully burns their own insured house with the intent to defraud their insurance
company. No one is injured in the fire. What crime would this person be charged with under
MCL arson laws?
Arson of insured property
Under section 316, first-degree murder is defined as all of the following
Murder committed during a petty theft
A person convicted under section 316 will be punished by:
Imprisonment for life without eligibility for parole
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