ASIS International (ASIS) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Exam

In legal definitions, which acts qualify as burglary?

1. Entering a building to get a job

2. Remaining unlawfully to commit any crime

3. Breaking and entering solely for reconnaissance

4. Entering a building with explicit permission

The correct answer is: Remaining unlawfully to commit any crime

Burglary is typically defined as the unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime inside, which could be theft, vandalism, or another offense. The act of remaining unlawfully with the intention to commit a crime aligns perfectly with this definition. It emphasizes that the entry does not need to be forceful but must be without permission, and the intention to commit an unlawful act while inside is crucial. The other options, while related to entry or remaining in a structure, do not fit the legal criteria for burglary. Entering a building for the purpose of securing employment does not involve any intent to commit a crime, thus it does not qualify. Similarly, breaking and entering solely for reconnaissance does not imply the intent to commit an offense once inside. Lastly, entering a building with explicit permission is obviously lawful and contradicts the core element of burglary, which is the lack of permission.