How clued-in are you when it comes to protecting your home and valuables against intruders? The following is a translation excerpted from an online check produced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Correct answers to the questions are given at the bottom.

1. When scouting houses, what is a burglar most likely to check?

a.) Trash discarded on days other than those specified

b.) No one at home

c.) Occupant appears wealthy

d.) Many bushes and places to lurk

e.) If there's a dog

f.) Good avenues of escape

g.) Near a station

h.) Many people nearby

i.) If windows are shut using the standard rotary ("crescent") lock

2. How do burglars confirm that no one is at home?

a.) Accumulation of items in mailbox

b.) No lights on after dark

c.) No response after hitting the window with a pebble

d.) No one appears at home

e.) House appears to be empty

f.) No one responds to page on intercom

g.) No one answers telephone

h.) Electric meter rotating very slowly

3. Which point of entry do burglars most favor?

a.) Windows high off the ground

b.) Main door

c.) Back door

d.) Glass sliding doors

e.) Veranda

f.) Lower windows

4. Lock-picking excepted, which is the most common means of breaking in?

a.) Open door with key

b.) Finds key secreted by householder

c.) Finds door left open

d.) Breaks window bars

e.) Breaks window, opens lock

f.) Opens lock using tool

5. If a window is well locked, after how long will a burglar give up attempting to enter?

a.) Gives up after ascertaining stopper is in place

b.) Breaks glass and removes stopper

6. What tool or device is a burglar most likely to have in his possession?

a.) Gloves, sunglasses, surgical mask

b.) Map, compass

c.) Crowbar

d.) Flashlight

e.) Screwdriver

f.) Cell phone

g.) Box lunch

h.) Furoshiki

i.) Pass keys

j.) Ski mask

7. How long will a burglar persist at an entry attempt before giving up?

a.) Within 2 min.

b.) 2-5 min.

c.) 5-10 min.

d.) Over 10 min.

e.) Will persist until gaining entry

8. Once inside, how long will a burglar spend searching the premises?

a.) Less than 5 min.

b.) 5-15 min.

c.) 15-30 min.

d.) Over 30 min.

e.) As long as it takes

9. What places are burglars most likely to search for valuables?

a.) Desk

b.) Refrigerator

c.) Buddhist altar

d.) Closet

e.) Pockets of clothing

f.) Cosmetic table

g.) Sideboard

h.) Cabinet or chest of drawers

i.) Luggage or handbags

j.) Progressively ransack the home

10. What is the most likely reason a burglar will be discouraged from a potential target?

a.) Activation of a sensor light

b.) Windows protected by bars

c.) Strong locks on doors

d.) Break-resistant glass on windows

e.) Encountered cop on patrol

f.) Double locks on windows

g.) Suspicious neighbors

h.) Dog

i.) Video security system in use

Answers: 1. b; 2. f; 3. d; 4. e; 5. a; 6. e; 7. b; 8. b; 9. h, followed by b and c; 10. g