Criminology (MCQs) December 19, 2025October 16, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the primary focus of criminology? (A) The creation of laws (B) The enforcement of laws (C) The rehabilitation of offenders (D) The study of criminal behavior and societal reactions 2. Which theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions? (A) Biological theory (B) Strain theory (C) Routine activity theory (D) Social learning theory 3. What is the term for a crime motivated by prejudice against a particular group? (A) Hate crime (B) White-collar crime (C) Property crime (D) Corporate crime 4. Which of the following is considered a property crime? (A) Murder (B) Burglary (C) Robbery (D) Arson 5. What does the term “victimology” refer to? (A) The study of laws (B) The study of criminal justice systems (C) The study of criminal profiling (D) The study of victims and their role in the crime 6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organized crime? (A) Continuity (B) Legal operations (C) Hierarchical structure (D) Use of violence or intimidation 7. What is a “felony”? (A) A minor crime (B) A serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year (C) A crime without a victim (D) A civil offense 8. What is the primary purpose of the criminal justice system? (A) To punish offenders only (B) To provide social services (C) To maintain social order and enforce laws (D) To create new laws 9. Which theory explains criminal behavior as a result of societal pressures? (A) Anomie theory (B) Control theory (C) Rational choice theory (D) Biological theory 10. What is “white-collar crime”? (A) Non-violent crime committed for financial gain within a business context (B) Crimes committed in personal lives (C) Street crimes (D) Cybercrimes 11. Which of the following is a characteristic of a psychopath? (A) High levels of empathy (B) Impulsivity and lack of remorse (C) Consistent social behavior (D) Strong moral compass 12. What does the “broken windows theory” suggest? (A) Fixing broken windows reduces crime (B) Crime is caused by poverty (C) Minor disorder leads to serious crime (D) Crime is genetically inherited 13. Which of the following is an example of a status offense? (A) Theft (B) Assault (C) Burglary (D) Running away from home 14. What does the term “recidivism” refer to? (A) First-time offense (B) Rehabilitation process (C) Reoffending after punishment (D) Criminal justice policy 15. Which of the following factors can contribute to criminal behavior? (A) All of the above (B) Peer influence (C) Family dynamics (D) Socioeconomic status 16. What is the role of a criminologist? (A) To study crime patterns and causes (B) To enforce laws (C) To prosecute offenders (D) To create laws 17. What is a “victim impact statement”? (A) A victim’s account of how the crime affected them (B) A financial loss report (C) A statement by the offender (D) Trial summary 18. Which of the following is considered a violent crime? (A) Embezzlement (B) Arson (C) Assault (D) Fraud 19. What does deterrence theory propose? (A) Rehabilitation is ineffective (B) Crime is inherited (C) Social factors cause crime (D) Punishment discourages crime 20. Which term refers to the unlawful killing of another person? (A) Manslaughter (B) Murder (C) Homicide (D) All of the above 21. What is “social control”? (A) Social norms regulating behavior (B) Police enforcement methods (C) Court procedures (D) Prison management 22. Which criminal justice component focuses on crime prevention? (A) Corrections (B) Courts (C) Law enforcement (D) All of the above 23. What is forensic criminology? (A) Crime statistics study (B) Criminal justice study (C) Behavior pattern analysis (D) Application of criminology in legal investigations 24. Which crime violates public order? (A) Public order crime (B) Violent crime (C) Property crime (D) White-collar crime 25. Which term determines criminal responsibility? (A) Culpability (B) Accountability (C) Liability (D) Punishment 26. What is the main goal of rehabilitation? (A) Reintegration and reducing recidivism (B) Punishment (C) Financial restitution (D) Deterrence 27. What best describes criminal profiling? (A) Victim identification (B) Crime classification (C) Predicting crimes (D) Psychological profiling based on crime evidence 28. What is a key feature of restorative justice? (A) Victim–offender–community involvement (B) Punishment (C) Incarceration (D) Legal defense 29. What is a consequence of labeling theory? (A) Social acceptance (B) Improved behavior (C) Higher self-esteem (D) Increased likelihood of reoffending 30. What is a common criticism of the criminal justice system? (A) Bias against certain groups (B) Equal application of law (C) Effective crime reduction (D) Adequate rehabilitation