Intro to Criminal Justice Questions And Answers 2025/2026
One problem with the data in the FBI's UCR is the fact that people often lie on self
reports. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
An example of a strict liability crime is robbery - CORRECT ANSWER-False
The death penalty has been shown to be a deterrent to violent crime. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
UCR data captures all criminal violations. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Carl is found quilty of murdering his wife. Under the concept of civil law, Carls in-
laws can file a lawsuit against Carl for wrongful death. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Johnny is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. As a result, he is
convicted and serves a short stint in jail. Johnny's incarceration is an example of
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specfic deterrence
After investigating the crime for over a month, the task force is able to execute ten
arrest warrants. Eight of the offenders are apprehended and arrested. Who is
responsible for formally changing the suspects with a specific criminal act? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prosecutor.
, Which of the following crimes is not included in the Uniform crime reports list of
Part I or index crimes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Simple assault
One goal of the substantive criminal law is to express public opinion and morality.
- CORRECT ANSWER-True
What classification of crime is punishable by death? - CORRECT ANSWER-Felony
What is suspected to be involved in half of all U.S. murder, suicide and accidental
deaths? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol
Less serious felonies make up the bottom layer of the criminal justice system
wedding cake. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Which of the following is considered official crime data collected by the FBI? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Uniform Crime Report
In terms of becoming a victim of a violent crime, you are more at risk of being
assaulted by someone you know or are in a relationship than by a stranger. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Which of the following is true about the relationship between age and crime? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Early starters tend to commit more crimes and are more likely
yo continue to be involved in criminality over a longer period of crime.
One problem with the data in the FBI's UCR is the fact that people often lie on self
reports. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
An example of a strict liability crime is robbery - CORRECT ANSWER-False
The death penalty has been shown to be a deterrent to violent crime. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
UCR data captures all criminal violations. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Carl is found quilty of murdering his wife. Under the concept of civil law, Carls in-
laws can file a lawsuit against Carl for wrongful death. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Johnny is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. As a result, he is
convicted and serves a short stint in jail. Johnny's incarceration is an example of
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specfic deterrence
After investigating the crime for over a month, the task force is able to execute ten
arrest warrants. Eight of the offenders are apprehended and arrested. Who is
responsible for formally changing the suspects with a specific criminal act? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prosecutor.
, Which of the following crimes is not included in the Uniform crime reports list of
Part I or index crimes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Simple assault
One goal of the substantive criminal law is to express public opinion and morality.
- CORRECT ANSWER-True
What classification of crime is punishable by death? - CORRECT ANSWER-Felony
What is suspected to be involved in half of all U.S. murder, suicide and accidental
deaths? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcohol
Less serious felonies make up the bottom layer of the criminal justice system
wedding cake. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Which of the following is considered official crime data collected by the FBI? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Uniform Crime Report
In terms of becoming a victim of a violent crime, you are more at risk of being
assaulted by someone you know or are in a relationship than by a stranger. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Which of the following is true about the relationship between age and crime? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Early starters tend to commit more crimes and are more likely
yo continue to be involved in criminality over a longer period of crime.
