Question 1

The taking of property from a person by the use or the fear of force is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   robbery
B)   larceny
C)   grand larceny
D)   aggravated larceny
E)   theftF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

According to data provided by the National Crime Victimization Survey, most robberies are committed by strangers.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Although robberies can have a considerable impact on a community, research indicates that a robbery does not necessarily reduce the quality of life in neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The use of a weapon such as a firearm, knife, or other dangerous weapon to commit a robbery is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   strong-arm robbery
B)   larceny
C)   armed robbery
D)   aggravated theft
E)   none of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 5

According to the authors, an investigator basing a case solely on eyewitness testimony is not endangering the case or the possibility of a conviction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the authors, individuals involved in the robbery-including the officers who handled the preliminary investigation-should not be permitted to hear or take part in the initial interviews of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In 2016, persons under age 25 accounted for 95% of all robbery arrests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Statistics indicate that offenders using __________ have a higher probability of carrying out a robbery than those using other types of weapons.

Accepted Answer

A)   knives
B)   guns
C)   explosives
D)   hostages
E)   none of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

According to national statistics on crime, whites are victims of robbery almost three times more often than blacks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the authors, robbery is considered a confrontational crime, thereby placing the victim in a position to be an eyewitness to the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The probability of becoming a robbery victim is related in large measure to where individuals live, their occupation, and their availability as targets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As compared to the opportunist robber, the professional robber is more likely to be older and have a prior arrest record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Persons between the ages of _____________ have a higher probability of being victims of robbery than those who are older.

Accepted Answer

A)   12 and 18
B)   12 and 24
C)   16 and 30
D)   18 and 32
E)   25 and 35F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

According to the authors, approximately _____ percent of robberies are reported to the police

Accepted Answer

A)   65
B)   60
C)   55
D)   50
E)   25F) D) and E)
G) C) and E) D

Question 15

In most cases, robbery victims are likely to be confronted by two or more offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to statistics, approximately ______ percent of robberies are committed by males.

Accepted Answer

A)   24
B)   48
C)   66
D)   87
E)   98F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

The use of physical force to commit a robbery is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   strong-arm robbery
B)   larceny
C)   armed robbery
D)   aggravated theft
E)   none of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Robbery investigations depend on the ability to reconstruct the event, to develop physical descriptions, and perhaps most important, to establish the

Accepted Answer

A)   modus operandi
B)   identity of the suspects
C)   safety and location of the victims
D)   credibility of the witnesses
E)   none of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Research concerning robbery indicates that most street robberies are

Accepted Answer

A)   well-planned
B)   committed by one offender
C)   usually not associated with time of day and location factors
D)   generally organized with varying degrees of preparation
E)   not well-plannedF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The average age of arrest for robbery suspects is

Accepted Answer

A)   16
B)   20
C)   24
D)   28
E)   32F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 14: Robbery

The taking of property from a person by the use or the fear of force is known as

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According to data provided by the National Crime Victimization Survey, most robberies are committed by strangers.

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Although robberies can have a considerable impact on a community, research indicates that a robbery does not necessarily reduce the quality of life in neighborhoods.

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The use of a weapon such as a firearm, knife, or other dangerous weapon to commit a robbery is known as

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According to the authors, an investigator basing a case solely on eyewitness testimony is not endangering the case or the possibility of a conviction.

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According to the authors, individuals involved in the robbery-including the officers who handled the preliminary investigation-should not be permitted to hear or take part in the initial interviews of others.

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In 2016, persons under age 25 accounted for 95% of all robbery arrests.

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Statistics indicate that offenders using __________ have a higher probability of carrying out a robbery than those using other types of weapons.

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According to national statistics on crime, whites are victims of robbery almost three times more often than blacks.

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According to the authors, robbery is considered a confrontational crime, thereby placing the victim in a position to be an eyewitness to the crime.

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The probability of becoming a robbery victim is related in large measure to where individuals live, their occupation, and their availability as targets.

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As compared to the opportunist robber, the professional robber is more likely to be older and have a prior arrest record.

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Persons between the ages of _____________ have a higher probability of being victims of robbery than those who are older.

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According to the authors, approximately _____ percent of robberies are reported to the police

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In most cases, robbery victims are likely to be confronted by two or more offenders.

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According to statistics, approximately ______ percent of robberies are committed by males.

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The use of physical force to commit a robbery is known as

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Robbery investigations depend on the ability to reconstruct the event, to develop physical descriptions, and perhaps most important, to establish the

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Research concerning robbery indicates that most street robberies are

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The average age of arrest for robbery suspects is

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