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Question 1:

Ethan tells his client, "Pick up your backpack." He then starts a timer to measure how long it takes before the client begins to reach for the backpack. What type of measurement procedure is Ethan using?

A. Inter-response time B. Frequency C. Duration D. Latency

Question 2:

When should data be recorded during a session?

A. At the end of the day B. After the behavior has changed C. Immediately after the behavior occurs D. Only if the behavior is problematic

Question 3:

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

A. A student loses recess privileges after talking in class B. A child is given extra homework for not completing classwork C. A child earns a sticker for good behavior D. A parent ignores tantrums, causing them to decrease over time

Question 4:

What does an antecedent intervention involve?

A. A strategy for preventing target behaviors. B. A technique to address behavior after it occurs. C. A way to operationally define target behaviors. D. A strategy for responding to target behaviors.

Question 5:

A sibling tries to participate in the session and interrupts the client. What should you do?

A. Include the sibling B. End the session C. Ask the sibling to sit quietly D. Politely redirect and inform the parent

Question 6:

What is a key component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP) that should be determined during the assessment phase?

A. The function of the target behavior. B. The preferred snacks of the individual. C. The individual's favorite television shows. D. The individual's academic performance.

Question 7:

A skill is only mastered with one type of prompt. This means:

A. Maintenance B. Prompt dependence C. Generalization D. Fading

Question 8:

Jessica works with a 6-year-old client three times a week. Whenever she is at the client's house, she talks about the Las Vegas Golden Knights with the client's parents. Knowing Jessica's enthusiasm, the parents buy her a Knights jersey. If Jessica accepts the jersey, what would this most likely represent?

A. Ethical behavior B. Lack of communication C. Conflict of interest D. Illegal activity

Question 9:

Which behavior change strategy involves reinforcing behavior that is incompatible with the problem behavior?

A. DRA B. DRO C. DRI D. Extinction

Question 10:

During a Naturalistic Observation, a client was presented with an array of stimuli. The client was free to interact with them. As the client interacted with the potential reinforcers, the therapist was collecting the time and number of interactions. The therapist used ___.

A. Single Stimulus B. Multiple Stimulus with Replacement C. Free Operant D. Multiple Stimulus without Replacement

Question 11:

A client is reinforced every other time she selects a card from the PECS board. Ten seconds of attention is provided to the client regardless of the card she selects. Which schedule of reinforcement was used in this scenario?

A. FR4 B. FR2 C. FI2 D. VR2

Question 12:

What is the differential reinforcement procedure called where all behaviors except one specific behavior are reinforced?

A. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) B. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) C. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) D. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)

Question 13:

You are an RBT working with a client in a school setting. Which of the following people are you allowed to share client information with?

A. The client's teacher B. The client's school principal C. Your supervising BCBA D. All of the above

Question 14:

The most intrusive prompt is typically:

A. Full physical B. Gesture C. Model D. Verbal

Question 15:

Which of the following is considered the best practice for an RBT to communicate with stakeholders?

A. As directed by the supervisor B. Reporting data relevant to the client's goals C. When communicating about other clients with similar goals D. It isn't appropriate

Question 16:

Emily is learning to label colors. Which of the following examples demonstrates naturalistic teaching to learn colors?

A. While sitting on the living room floor with the RBT, the RBT presents a 2D color card and says "what color?" Shay responds with the color, then earns reinforcement. B. While playing with Legos in the playroom, they build a Lego tower and the RBT asks Emily to label the color of some of the Legos. C. While sitting at a table in the therapy room, the RBT clears the table and shows Emily a red Lego and asks "what color?" Shay responds "red," then earns reinforcement. D. All of the above are naturalistic teaching examples.

Question 17:

A skill acquisition plan has several essential components. First, a skill is identified. Then, a goal is created to address the skill. Next, a measurement procedure is identified to record data. What is the next step in a skill acquisition plan?

A. Collect and review intervention data B. Implement the procedures C. Gather baseline data D. Modify the plan if necessary

Question 18:

The RBT recorded 18 instances of the child throwing items in the classroom. What type of continuous measurement procedure is the RBT implementing?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Latency D. Frequency

Question 19:

DRA stands for:

A. Differential Reinforcement of All B. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior C. Discrete Response Analysis D. Discrete Random Access

Question 20:

Your supervisor asks you to calculate how many aggressive incidents happen per hour. You count 6 in 2 hours. What is the rate?

A. 12 per hour B. 4 per hour C. 3 per hour D. 1 per hour

Question 21:

When unsure if a new behavior is safe to ignore, the RBT should:

A. Ignore it B. Seek BACB legal advice C. Ask the BCBA D. Wait to see if it stops

Question 22:

What action should an RBT take if a client starts displaying a new problematic behavior that was not included in the behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Implement a new strategy immediately B. Punish the new behavior to prevent escalation C. Report the new behavior to the supervising BCBA for assessment D. Continue with the session without changes

Question 23:

Victoria is working with her client when her father informs her that he does not want her to implement natural environment teaching (NET), even though it is written in the skill acquisition plan. The father wants her only to use discrete trial training at the table. What should Victoria do in this scenario?

A. Since you are in their home, follow whatever the parent requests regardless of what your BCBA has written in the skill acquisition plan and go on with the session. B. Tell the parent you will not grant this request and that he should do his research on "best teaching procedures". C. Inform the father that you will immediately notify their child's BCBA and the BCBA will be in contact with them. D. None of the above

Question 24:

Sophia is teaching her client to mand using PECS. Because her client is highly motivated for Cheez-It crackers, she uses these to teach the contingency of exchanging the picture icon to receive the crackers. Cheez-It crackers fall under which type of reinforcer?

A. Negative Reinforcer B. Punishment C. Secondary D. Primary

Question 25:

Which best describes frequency measurement?

A. Number of times behavior occurs B. How long behavior occurs C. How intense behavior is D. The time between behaviors

Question 26:

Which axis on a line graph does the Abscissa refer to?

A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. Ordinate D. Coordinate

Question 27:

In a token economy, the exchange rate refers to:

A. Number of tokens for backup reinforcer B. Number of hours per session C. How often data is shared D. How many times RBT can prompt

Question 28:

As part of a token economy, Emily receives a token every time she brushes her teeth before bed. Which principle of behavior is this an example of?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Reinforcement C. Punishment D. None of the Above

Question 29:

Which of the following increases the future likelihood of a behavior?

A. Punishment B. Motivation C. Reinforcement D. Rewards

Question 30:

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a written skill acquisition plan?

A. Identify a skill to teach and create a goal B. Modify the plan if necessary C. Review data on average once every 2 months D. Identify a measurement procedure for data collection

Question 31:

Noah struggles with sucking on his fingers. During a session, he is reinforced when he keeps his hand in his pocket. Which of the following is this an example of?

A. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors B. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors C. Spontaneous recovery D. Extinction burst.

Question 32:

If a parent asks you to use a new strategy not in the treatment plan you should:

A. Implement it B. Decline and consult the BCBA C. Ignore the request D. Discuss with other RBTs

Question 33:

What are you measuring when you take permanent product data?

A. Production B. Length of time C. Intensity D. You aren't measuring anything

Question 34:

Emma, an RBT, gathers materials for data collection and program implementation. She spends 15 minutes reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming before her session. Emma has 2 questions and reaches out to her supervising BCBA for clarification. These are all necessary components of:

A. Preparing for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan B. Behavior Modification C. Facilitated communication D. Maintenance Procedures

Question 35:

Mia's BCBA wants to measure how long it takes for Mia to respond to a direction after being given a verbal prompt. What type of measurement procedure should the RBT use?

A. Frequency recording B. Latency recording C. Duration recording D. Whole interval recording

Question 36:

An RBT sets a timer for 2 minutes. When the timer goes off, the RBT looks up to see if their client is sitting in their seat. What measurement procedure is this?

A. Momentary time sampling B. Latency C. Whole interval recording D. Partial interval recording

Question 37:

How often should you graph the data you’ve collected?

A. Monthly B. After every session or as required C. At the start of service D. Only at supervision

Question 38:

Paul needs a quick and efficient way to record the task engagement of five different students. Which measurement procedure would be the best choice?

A. Duration recording B. Event recording C. Whole interval recording D. Momentary time sampling

Question 39:

What is an appropriate way for an RBT to respond to feedback from their supervisor?

A. Ignore it if they disagree B. Implement the feedback to improve practice C. Argue with the supervisor about their suggestions D. Share it with the client's parents

Question 40:

Olivia's RBT is trying to determine which toy she likes best. The RBT presents two toys at a time and asks Olivia to pick one. The RBT repeats this process with different pairs of toys and records which one she chooses the most. What type of preference assessment is this?

A. Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement B. Free Operant Preference Assessment C. Single-Stimulus Preference Assessment D. Paired-Stimulus Preference Assessment

Question 41:

If a parent requests you work with their cousin’s family, what is best practice?

A. Accept immediately B. Get BCBA approval and refer to another provider C. Work both cases together D. Decline and ignore

Question 42:

Which of the following is an example of discontinuous measurement?

A. During recess, you record how many times your client engages with other student. B. While at home, you record how long it takes for your son to complete his homework each night. C. You record how many times your client elopes during your 3 hour sessions. D. During a 2-hour movie you take data for 15 minutes on your client's attending.

Question 43:

If a child engages in 20 tantrums over 4 hours, what's the rate?

A. 20 tantrums/hour B. 4 tantrums/hour C. 5 tantrums/hour D. 10 tantrums/hour

Question 44:

Which assessment would be most appropriate for evaluating a client who demonstrates a side bias?

A. Multiple stimuli with replacement B. Multiple stimuli without replacement C. Single stimulus preference assessment D. Paired stimulus preference assessment

Question 45:

During a Naturalistic Observation, a client was presented with an array of stimuli. As the client selected stimuli, these were removed from the environment. No other stimuli were added to the array. Which Preference Assessment did the RBT implement?

A. Single Stimulus B. Multiple Stimulus without Replacement C. Free Operant D. Paired Choice

Question 46:

Ava and her sister counted how many times they could jump over a rope within one minute and counted 15 times per minute. This is an example of which measurement?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Rate D. Percent of occurrence

Question 47:

What type of chaining procedure consists of prompting each step until the final step, which the learner then completes independently?

A. Forward B. Backward C. Total Task D. None of these

Question 48:

Mia gives her daughter a sticker when she uses the toilet independently. As a result, her daughter continues to increase her independence in using the toilet. What does this exemplify?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Reinforcement C. Punishment D. Extinction

Question 49:

Which of the following is an example of maintaining client dignity?

A. Sharing client information to assist another team member without consent B. Avoiding conversations with the client's family C. Ensuring client confidentiality is protected D. Using the client's first name when posting on social media

Question 50:

What is an extinction burst?

A. Permanent increase in behavior B. Temporary increase when extinction starts C. Generalization D. Immediate decrease in behavior

Question 51:

Laura is working with her client on two-syllable choices, specifically "Say: Mommy." She reinforces her client for saying "Ma." A few days later, the client echoes, "Mama." Laura then withholds reinforcement when the client says "ma" and only reinforces "mama." What teaching procedure is being illustrated in this example?

A. Chaining B. Shaping C. Indirect verbal prompting D. Response maintenance

Question 52:

What should an RBT do if they suspect abuse or neglect of a client?

A. Ignore it and focus on their tasks B. Report it immediately to their supervisor C. Confront the suspected abuser D. Wait until they have more evidence

Question 53:

Liam is tracking how long his clients spend brushing their teeth each morning. He starts a stopwatch when the client begins brushing and stops it when they finish. What type of data collection method is Liam using?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Inter-response time D. Latency

Question 54:

What should an RBT do to maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families?

A. Attend family events to build rapport B. Accept personal gifts from clients C. Share personal contact information for emergencies D. Keep interactions limited to service-related matters

Question 55:

What is "prompt fading"?

A. Increasing the number of prompts given to a learner B. Gradually reducing assistance in performing a task C. Ignoring the learner until they perform independently D. Providing continuous reinforcement

Question 56:

While recording data on a learner’s self-hitting behavior, an RBT noted 14 hits in a 2-hour session and documented it as 7 hits per hour. Which type of measurement method did he use?

A. Frequency B. Count C. Rate D. Duration

Question 57:

Alex's dad reprimands him for not cleaning his dishes after dinner. Alex cleans his dishes the next day, and his father stops yelling. Alex is now more likely to clean his dishes in the future. This is an example of what?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Punishment C. Escape Extinction D. Response Cost

Question 58:

Lisa, an RBT, is recording data on her client, Alex's, self-hitting behavior. She notes that Alex hit himself 6 times during a 2-hour session and records the data as 3 times per hour. What type of measurement did Lisa use?

A. Count B. Frequency C. Duration D. Rate

Question 59:

When should an RBT share session documentation with other team members?

A. Only when asked directly by a parent B. Only when there is a client milestone reached C. At the end of each month D. During collaborative meetings or as instructed by their supervisor

Question 60:

Which of the following best describes "generalization"?

A. Using a skill in one specific environment only B. Applying a learned skill across different settings, people, or stimuli C. Only performing a skill when prompted D. Ignoring all behaviors until a skill is mastered

Question 61:

A little boy is playing with his toys in his room. Holding one of his stuffed animal dolls, he looks at it and says, "Zebra!" What type of verbal behavior is this?

A. Intraverbal B. Tact C. Autoclitic D. Echoic

Question 62:

Chris is an RBT of Kevin and he's working to identify preferences. Chris presents 5 items in front of Kevin: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. Chris asks Kevin to pick one, and Kevin chooses the bubbles. In the following presentation, Chris removes the bubbles, rearranges the other items, and then asks Kevin to choose again. Which preference assessment is Chris using?

A. Multiple stimuli without replacement B. Multiple stimuli with replacement C. Forced choice D. Free operant

Question 63:

A BCBA requests “interval by interval” data - what do you record?

A. If behavior occurred during each interval B. If reinforcer was delivered C. If prompts were given D. If consequences were given

Question 64:

This occurs when the learner emits an unlearned response, which is functionally equivalent to the learned response. An example includes teaching the learner to say "Hi," and you now observe the client saying "Hello" and "Hey," which were not taught.

A. Response maintenance B. Response generalization C. Overgeneralization D. Prompt fading

Question 65:

What should the RBT do if the learner is responding in a way that is not addressed by the prompting, error correction, and reinforcement procedures?

A. Ignore the learner's responses B. Increase the prompt level C. Notify the BCBA D. Deliver reinforcement

Question 66:

Operational definitions of behavior should be:

A. Objective B. Subjective C. Opinion-based D. All of the above

Question 67:

When should you collect baseline data?

A. After intervention B. Before teaching new skill C. Only if BCBA is present D. Never

Question 68:

Which best describes response maintenance?

A. Old skill disappears B. Maintained skill continues after fading reinforcement C. Skill used only with RBT D. Skill taught but not demonstrated

Question 69:

If a family offers a holiday gift, how should an RBT respond?

A. Accept and thank B. Ask for a receipt C. Politely decline to maintain boundaries D. Accept only if below $25

Question 70:

Which of the following is an example of a rate?

A. Counting the number of times a behavior occurs in a session. B. Recording the total time a behavior lasts. C. Measuring the number of times a behavior occurs per hour. D. Timing how long it takes for a behavior to start after a prompt.

Question 71:

How should an RBT respond if they feel inadequately trained to handle a specific client's behavior?

A. Attempt to manage the behavior independently B. Avoid working with that client C. Use online resources to find solutions D. Contact their supervisor for further training

Question 72:

An RBT observes that a client consistently engages in stimming (e.g., hand-flapping) only during solo worksheet activities. This pattern most directly provides information about:

A. The function of the behavior B. Antecedents that evoke the behavior C. The effectiveness of current interventions D. How to collect data on the behavior

Question 73:

If you forget to collect frequency data, you should:

A. Estimate based on memory B. Mark data as not collected and inform supervisor C. Ignore D. Ask the parent

Question 74:

To determine how many times a student raises their hand, which measurement method should be used?

A. Duration B. Percent of Occurrence C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Frequency

Question 75:

The clients are protected by privacy laws and ethical codes. To remain within the ethical standards laid out by the BACB, who should you talk to about specific details of your cases?

A. RBTs that you work with that aren't on the case, but know the client, and BCBAS involved with the case. B. Only RBTs involved with the case, and outside BCBAs not involved with the case. C. RBTs and BCBAs involved with the case. D. Only BCBAs involved with the case