Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Practice Exam 2025

What can an individual be charged with if they forcibly take property from another person?

1. Burglary

2. Robbery

3. Shoplifting

4. Vandalism

The correct answer is: Robbery

The act of forcibly taking property from another person is specifically defined as robbery. Robbery involves the use of force or intimidation to steal from someone, which distinguishes it from other property crimes. It is recognized as a serious offense because it directly threatens the safety and well-being of the victim. Burglary pertains to entering a building unlawfully with the intention to commit a crime, typically theft, but does not necessarily involve confrontation with a person. Shoplifting refers specifically to stealing items from a retail establishment, and vandalism involves the destruction of property rather than taking it. Therefore, none of these other terms accurately capture the element of using force against another individual to obtain property.