Criminal Justice Quiz

Criminal Justice Quiz

The Protective Service Industry, which houses many of the occupations in the criminal justice field, employs approximately ____________ million people, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS).
1. 2.5 million
2. 2.9 million
3. 3.2 million
4. 4.1 million
Which of the following occupations is not typically associated with a degree in Criminal Justice?
1. Forensics
2. Fish and Game Warden
3. Police Officer
4. Finance Manager
What is the CSI effect?
1. When Gil Grissom from the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation makes a guest appearance at high profile crime scenes
2. When juries believe that case evidence can be wrapped up in an hour due to the exaggerated portrayals of forensic science they see on television
3. When a crime scene investigation attracts fans of the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
4. A lung irritation attributed to the fingerprint powder used at crime scenes
There are many legal careers within criminal justice, five of which are predicted to grow by more than 14% through 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Which career is predicted to grow the fastest?
1. Private Detectives and Investigators
2. Court Reporters
3. Lawyers
4. Forensic Science Technicians
Which of the following phrases does not describe the criminal justice field and/or major?
1. A highly interdisciplinary field
2. Focused on maintaining social order
3. Embraces force in apprehending and rehabilitating criminals
4. Studies the systems in place to apprehend, arrest, punish and prosecute those who commit crimes
What role does the National Criminal Justice Association play in the criminal justice field?
1. It represents state, tribal and local governments on crime prevention and crime control issues
2. It is a national voice in shaping and implementing criminal justice policy
3. It serves as the formal mechanism for informing Congress about the needs and accomplishments of various criminal justice organizations throughout the country
4. All of the above
When was the National Criminal Justice Association founded?
1. In 1920, soon after Prohibition
2. In 1935, as part of the New Deals Works Project Administration
3. In 1969, in response to Woodstock
4. In 1971, when Richard Nixon was President
What is a Fusion Center?
1. The source of "green" energy for law enforcement agencies
2. A nickname for the Department of Homeland Security
3. An information sharing center designed to increase the flow of information among key law enforcement agencies
4. A proposed political strategy to house all federal law enforcement agencies under one roof
When were most Fusion Centers created?
1. During the oil crisis of the 1970s
2. In the mid-2000s under the Department of Homeland Security
3. During the 1980s, just before the Cold War ended
4. There are no Fusion Centers in existence today
True or False: The National Polygraph Association consists of over 2,500 members who are dedicated to providing a valid and reliable means to verify the truth.
1. True
2. False

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