Crime and Society: Foundations of Criminology
Published:
Reviewed by Bismith B · 11 Jun 2026
Questions
30
Duration
30 min
Faculty-reviewed
0
Updated
09 Jun 2026
About this mock
This test covers the foundational concepts of criminology and the relationship between crime and society. Topics include the definitions of crime and deviance, the distinction between formal and informal social control, and the key principles of classical and positivist schools of criminological thought. Questions also address standard typologies used to classify criminal behaviour, the structure and functions of the criminal justice system, and the major methods used to measure crime. These methods include official statistics gathered by police and courts, victimisation surveys that capture offences not reported to authorities, and the concept of the dark figure of crime. The test is designed for learners beginning their study of forensic science and criminology, requiring foundational recall of terms, definitions, and concepts that underpin more advanced study in criminal investigation, forensic analysis, and justice policy.
Sources & references
Questions in this mock are written and verified against the following sources. Citations are recorded per question and shown in the explanation after submission.
- cited in 8 questions
Criminology: The Key Concepts
Entry: Mala in se / Mala prohibita
- cited in 6 questions
The Oxford Handbook of Criminology
Chapter on Criminal Careers
- cited in 5 questions
Criminology: A Very Short Introduction
Chapter 3: What do criminologists study?
- cited in 3 questions
Criminal Justice: A Very Short Introduction
Chapter on Courts and Trials
- cited in 1 question
Forensic Pathology
Chapter 1: The medicolegal investigation of death
- cited in 1 question
Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance
Chapter 1: Outsiders
- cited in 1 question
Crimes Without Victims
Chapter 1: Introduction
- cited in 1 question
Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behaviour
Chapter on Crime Typologies
- cited in 1 question
Crime in the Making: Pathways and Turning Points Through Life
Chapter on Desistance
- cited in 1 question
Sociology: Themes and Perspectives
Chapter on Deviance and Social Control
- cited in 1 question
The Rules of Sociological Method
Chapter III: Rules for the Distinction of the Normal from the Pathological
- cited in 1 question
Suicide: A Study in Sociology
Book II: Social Causes and Social Types
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What does the Crime and Society: Foundations of Criminology mock cover?+
This test covers the foundational concepts of criminology and the relationship between crime and society. Topics include the definitions of crime and deviance, the distinction between formal and informal social control, and the key principles of classical and positivist schools of criminological thought. Questions also address standard typologies used to classify criminal behaviour, the structure and functions of the criminal justice system, and the major methods used to measure crime. These met
How many questions and how long is the test?+
30 multiple-choice questions, 30 minutes total. Difficulty: easy. Tier: Free.
Who is this mock for?+
Forensic science students and aspirants who want timed, exam-style practice with explanations and verified source citations on Crime and Society. Useful for postgraduate entrance preparation and for BSc / MSc forensic students testing their recall under time.
Are the questions reviewed?+
Each question carries a verified source citation. Faculty review for individual questions is in progress.
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