Which statement describes sentences served one after another?

Which statement describes sentences served one after another?

• A. Concurrent sentence
• B. Consecutive sentence
• C. Mixed sentence
• D. Serial sentence

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is how multiple sentences are served over time. When sentences are served one after another, that describes a consecutive sentence. In this setup, each sentence must be completed before the next one begins, so the total time adds up—the defendant serves the sum of all sentences. This differs from serving sentences concurrently, where multiple sentences run at the same time and the defendant effectively serves only the longest term (not the sum). The term serial is sometimes used in casual language, but in most exam contexts the precise term for “one after another” is consecutive.

The concept being tested is how multiple sentences are served over time. When sentences are served one after another, that describes a consecutive sentence. In this setup, each sentence must be completed before the next one begins, so the total time adds up—the defendant serves the sum of all sentences.

This differs from serving sentences concurrently, where multiple sentences run at the same time and the defendant effectively serves only the longest term (not the sum). The term serial is sometimes used in casual language, but in most exam contexts the precise term for “one after another” is consecutive.