Crime Classifications
A crime that is punishable by less than one year in jail is a?
Misdemeanor.
Breaking and entering into someone’s house with the intent to commit a crime is called
Burglary
Computer crimes can include both hacking and identity theft. True or False:
True
Which type of crime is considered the most serious and terms usually involve more than one year in prison?
Felony
Using someone else’s personal information for financial gain is known as
Identity theft
Which U.S. law makes it illegal to access a computer system without authorization?
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
What are classification offenses, such as jaywalking or speeding called?
Infraction
What type of crime involves force or the threat of force to take something from another person?
Robbery
What type of computer crime involves sending emails to trick people into giving personal information?
Phishing
What determines the classification of a crime (e.g., misdemeanor vs. felony)?
The seriousness of the offense and the severity of the punishment
What is the unlawful taking of goods from a store without paying?
Shoplifting
What is the general term for crimes that use computers or networks as a tool or target?
Cybercrime
What are the three main classifications of crimes?
Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions.
What is the difference between burglary and robbery?
Burglary is unlawfully entering a building to commit a crime, while robbery involves taking property directly from a person using force or threat.
Name one type of protection service available to prevent or respond to computer crimes.
Examples include firewalls, antivirus software, encryption, or identity theft protection services.