To understand the 'whys' in crime, many times it is necessary to understand MOM. Which of the following is not a component of MOM?

The correct answer is B. Methods. To understand the whys in crime, many times it is necessary to understand the Motivations, Opportunities, and Means (MOM). Motivations are the who and why of a crime. Opportunities are the where and when of a crime, and Means pertains to the capabilities a criminal would need…

Submitted by jaden.t· Apr 18, 2026Security Concepts and Practices

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AOpportunities
BMethods
CMotivation
DMeans

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To understand the whys in crime, many times it is necessary to understand the Motivations, Opportunities, and Means (MOM). Motivations are the who and why of a crime. Opportunities are the where and when of a crime, and Means pertains to the capabilities a criminal would need to be successful. Methods is not a component of MOM.

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#MOM model#Motive Opportunity Means#Threat analysis#Incident investigation

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