1)  At what time of day do most burglaries occur?

select middle of the day early evening middle of the night just before sunrise

2)  At what time of year do the highest percentage of burglaries occur?

select spring summer fall winter

3)  How do burglars usually enter a home?

select front door back door window garage

4)  Which of the following will help prevent break-ins?

select a dog a home-security system a neighborhood-watch program all of the above

5)  How often does a burglary occur in North America?

select every 15 seconds every 5 minutes every 3 hours every 2 days

6)  Most burglaries are committed in:

select residences offices stores restaurants

7)  Burglars target homes that:

select appear to be unoccupied do not have an alarm system provide cover so they can break in unseen all of the above

8)  What percent of burglaries result in the police finding and arresting the culprit?

select 5 percent 13 percent 22 percent 30 percent

9) Unsecured garden tools and ladders can contribute to a break-in.

select true false

10)  You should keep a spare key hidden somewhere outside your door.

select true false

11)  Burglars target sliding glass doors because they can break the glass.

select true false

12)  You should not post your name on your mailbox or the front of your home.

select true false

13)  When you go out of town, you should leave your interior lights turned on so it will look like someone is home, especially at night.

select true false

14)  Taking a visual and written inventory of your possessions can increase the odds of recovering them if they are stolen.

select true false

15)  To protect small valuables such as jewelry and cash, hide them in unusual places such as dresser drawers, in the freezer or under a mattress.

select true false

16)  Only the presence of a large-breed dog will deter a burglar.

select true false

17)  Getting to know your neighbors can help protect your home.

select true false

18)  A home security system will deter most burglars.

select true false

19)  A privacy fence that blocks the view of your home from the street and neighboring homes can protect against break-ins.

select true false

20)  When you move into a house or apartment, you should have the locks re-keyed.

select true false

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