SSCP · Question #1309
________, _________, and __________ are required to successfully complete a crime.<br>(Choose three)
The correct answer is B. Motive D. Means E. Opportunity. For a crime to be successfully completed, three key elements are generally considered essential: motive, means, and opportunity. These elements provide the 'why,' 'how,' and 'when/where' for criminal activity.
Question
________, _________, and __________ are required to successfully complete a crime.<br>(Choose three)
Options
- ARoot kit
- BMotive
- CBuffer Overflow
- DMeans
- EOpportunity
- FAdvantage
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (36)
- C2% (1)
- F7% (3)
Why each option
For a crime to be successfully completed, three key elements are generally considered essential: motive, means, and opportunity. These elements provide the 'why,' 'how,' and 'when/where' for criminal activity.
A root kit is a type of malicious software, not a fundamental requirement for a crime itself.
Motive refers to the reason or incentive an individual has for committing a crime, such as financial gain, revenge, or ideology.
A buffer overflow is a specific type of software vulnerability or attack, not a general requirement for all crimes.
Means refers to the tools, skills, or resources available to the perpetrator to carry out the crime, like technical knowledge or access to specific systems.
Opportunity refers to the circumstances or situation that allows the perpetrator to commit the crime, often involving a vulnerability or lack of control that can be exploited.
Advantage might be sought by a criminal but is not one of the universally recognized core components (motive, means, opportunity) for a crime to occur.
Concept tested: Elements of criminal activity (motive, means, opportunity)
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