Registered Behavior Technician Practice Exam RBT Practice Test Time Remaining: 01:20:00 Question 1 of 75 Question 1: You work with a client four times weekly for two hours each session. During sessions, you collect frequency data on your client's screaming behavior. Last week, your client screamed 4 times in session 1, 8 times in session 2, 6 times in session 3, and 10 times in session 4. What was the rate of screaming per hour for session 3? A. 3 times per hour B. 6 times per hour C. 8 times per hour D. 2 times per hour Next Question 2: A child learned to tie their shoes months ago and can still do it independently without recent practice sessions. What does this demonstrate? A. Prompt Dependency B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Chaining Previous Next Question 3: Which of the following is an example of negative punishment? A. Giving a child a reward for good behavior B. Taking away a favorite toy after inappropriate behavior C. Ignoring a child's tantrum D. Providing more chores for a misbehavior Previous Next Question 4: Before the onset of services, the BCBA informed the RBT that they conducted an interview with the clients' parents and gave them a questionnaire to fill out about their child's preferred activities. This is an example of which functional assessment? A. Functional Analysis B. Indirect Observation C. Direct Observation D. None of the above Previous Next Question 5: Who sets the final mastery criteria for each program? A. Parent B. Teacher C. Supervisor/BCBA D. Client Previous Next Question 6: An RBT needs to maintain data integrity when graphing behavior. What should they do if they notice an error? A. Ignore it B. Correct the mistake and document it C. Wait until the supervisor notices D. Erase all incorrect data Previous Next Question 7: How should an RBT respond if a parent asks for other families’ contact information in the clinic? A. Give the information B. Politely decline to protect confidentiality C. Say it is not their role D. Ignore the request Previous Next Question 8: If you overhear staff violating confidentiality, you should: A. Join in B. Report to your supervisor C. Ignore D. Confront them angrily Previous Next Question 9: When Sarah works with her client, she ensures learning opportunities are provided across different stimuli, various times of the day, incorporating new people and in other settings. What is Sarah programming for? A. Maintenance B. Discrete trail training C. Generalization D. Task Analysis Previous Next Question 10: An individual was learning to ride her bicycle. Her father first assisted her with a Full Physical Prompt. Gradually, her father's assistance decreased its invasiveness. This is an example of ___ A. Most to Least Prompting B. Progressive Time Delay C. Least to Most Prompting D. Error Correction Previous Next Question 11: Which of the following strategies is considered an antecedent-based intervention? A. Prompting B. Punishment C. Task Analysis D. DRA Previous Next Question 12: 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 Previous Next Question 13: Which of the following increases the future likelihood of a behavior? A. Punishment B. Motivation C. Reinforcement D. Rewards Previous Next Question 14: Shaping is used when: A. The behavior needs to be gradually taught B. The behavior already exists C. The behavior should be punished D. The behavior is aggressive Previous Next Question 15: When creating the BIP, a BCBA Task Analyzed the skill of Raising the Right Hand. The instructions were clear; the therapist would model the entire skill and expect the client to raise his hand. Which Channing procedure is the RBT implementing in this case? A. Forward Chaining B. Backward Chaining C. Total Task D. Least to Most Prompting Previous Next Question 16: 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 Previous Next Question 17: In a line graph used for behavior analysis, what is typically displayed on the x-axis? A. Behavior B. Time C. Client name D. Title Previous Next Question 18: An RBT sets a timer for 2 minutes. When the 2-minute timer goes off, the RBT looks up immediately to see if their client is sitting in their seat. A. Whole interval recording B. Momentary time sampling C. Partial interval recording D. Latency Previous Next Question 19: Kevin helps a 19-year-old client learn to shop for groceries. The client can make a list, find items, and scan them but forgets some steps at the self-checkout. Kevin lets the client do the checkout alone and only helps with the steps the client doesn't know. What type of teaching is Kevin using? A. Forward chaining B. Backwards chaining C. Behavior chain interruption strategy D. Total task chaining Previous Next Question 20: You just passed your RBT exam and are assigned your first case. Your client is a 13-year-old girl who engages in severe aggression towards others. Before you start the case, which of the following answer choices should be established? A. Parent training B. DRO intervention C. Extinction procedures D. Crisis/emergency plan Previous Next Question 21: A variable interval schedule of reinforcement means: A. Set time intervals B. Reinforce after variable number of responses C. Reinforcement after unpredictable time periods D. Reinforce after every response Previous Next Question 22: The first step before running a preference assessment: A. Select reinforcement schedule B. Secure parent permission as required C. End session D. Graph data Previous Next Question 23: Amelia is working with a 3-year-old boy who loves playing with toy dinosaurs. She brings a bag full of toy dinosaurs to her session and allows him to play with them when he earns 5 tokens for following his rules. What would the toy dinosaurs be considered? A. Generalized conditioned reinforcer B. Primary reinforcer C. Conditioned reinforcer D. Negative reinforcer Previous Next Question 24: Every six months, Emily receives her favorite bottle of wine from her boss as a thank you for her hard work. Her siblings drank the entire bottle the last two times when they visited. The next time they visited, Emily hide the bottle and served other wine. What type of intervention did Emily implement? A. Positive Reinforcement B. Avoidance C. Antecedent D. Differential reinforcement Previous Next Question 25: You are recording the duration data of your client. What tool do you use? A. Counter B. Stopwatch C. Tally sheet D. Graph Previous Next Question 26: Which measurement type would be best for tracking loud outbursts of unpredictable length? A. Rate B. Frequency C. Duration D. Latency Previous Next Question 27: Jasmine is recording her client's behavior by starting a stopwatch when the client begins screaming and stopping it when the client stops. She then records the total time the client engaged in screaming. What type of measurement procedure is Jasmine using? A. Latency B. Inter-response time C. Frequency D. Duration Previous Next Question 28: Hailey, a Behavior Analyst, is training a child to discriminate colors. She places a red card and a blue card side-by-side and tells the child, "Point to red." Every time the child points to the red card, Hailey gives her a bite of her favorite fruit. In this example, Hailey used: A. Negative Reinforcement B. Intermittent Schedule of Reinforcement C. Variable Ratio 2 D. Continuous Schedule of Reinforcement Previous Next Question 29: If you reinforce a tantrum by mistake, what should you do? A. Ignore it B. Tell the BCBA C. Punish the next instance D. Tell the parent only Previous Next Question 30: As an RBT, you can perform all of the following actions except: A. Qualified to change the skill acquisition plan when you notice a program is not effective. B. Assist with training of stakeholders only under close supervision with a BCBA. C. Implement programming with a client when the supervisor is not present during session. D. You can do all of the above as an RBT. Previous Next Question 31: Aron is allowed to stay at home by himself during summer vacation while his mom is at work. When his mom leaves in the morning, she gives Aron a list of items that she needs him to complete. What would be the best way for Aron's mom to measure whether or not Aron completed the entire list? A. Direct assessment B. Permanent product recording C. Event recording D. None of the above Previous Next Question 32: The RBT instructed the learner that it is time to go to the classroom to practice tracing lowercase letters. Once seated, the learner engages in elopement each time the RBT presents the instruction "Let's Trace." Based on the scenario and the 4 functions of behavior, what appears to be the function? A. Escape B. Elopement C. Automatic D. Attention Previous Next Question 33: Which are examples of Extinction, Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO), and Response Blocking? A. Antecedent interventions B. Punishment procedures C. Consequence interventions D. Reinforcement procedures Previous Next Question 34: Julia wants to know how much time passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect? A. Rate B. Duration C. Latency D. Inter-Response Time Previous Next Question 35: Which of the following is an indirect assessment method? A. ABC data collection B. Preference assessment C. Direct observation D. Interview with parents or caregivers Previous Next Question 36: Which axis on a line graph does the Abscissa refer to? A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. Ordinate D. Coordinate Previous Next Question 37: When using a token economy, which of the following is necessary? A. Identify backup reinforcers B. Identify target behaviors C. Identify a ratio of exchange D. All of the above Previous Next Question 38: An RBT is using the Token Economy to reinforce the Following Directions. The tokens are checkmarks on a piece of paper. Whenever the client trades his tokens for reinforcers, the therapist should___ A. Erase all the checkmarks B. Erase the number of checkmarks corresponding to the traded reinforcer C. Let the client keep some tokens to avoid problematic behaviors D. Add more checkmarks to the piece of paper to keep track of the transactions Previous Next Question 39: 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 Previous Next Question 40: Which of the following skill areas is NOT assessed by the ABLLS-R? A. Motor skills B. Social interaction C. Academic readiness D. Intelligence quotient (IQ) Previous Next Question 41: Jordan, an RBT, is observing his client, Emma, during a 30-minute session. He notes that Emma taps her pencil on the table 15 times. What type of measurement is Jordan using? A. Latency B. Rate C. Frequency D. Duration Previous Next Question 42: When is a Continuous Reinforcement Schedule most effective? A. When teaching a new skill B. When maintaining an already learned skill C. When trying to reduce a behavior D. When fading reinforcement Previous Next Question 43: Which of the following is not part of the preparation process before collecting data? A. Gather clickers B. Review paper data sheets and grab pen C. Record the data from yesterday session D. Locate and reset timers Previous Next Question 44: A client engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) when denied access to a preferred item. What should the RBT do? A. Provide the item to stop the behavior B. Follow the safety plan and use redirection C. Ignore the SIB and continue the session D. Punish the behavior immediately Previous Next Question 45: You accidentally record data under the wrong client's name. What should you do? A. Correct it immediately B. Ignore it C. Don't report it D. Notify your supervisor and correct the documentation Previous Next Question 46: 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 Previous Next Question 47: What does a functional analysis involve? A. Changing antecedents only B. Manipulating variables to test function C. Only using indirect assessment D. Just recording data Previous Next Question 48: What is the role of an RBT in behavior assessment? A. To conduct functional analysis B. To assist with data collection C. To interpret results D. To design the assessment Previous Next Question 49: Which of the following would be best at tracking frequency? A. A stopwatch B. Counting in your head C. Your wristwatch D. A clicker counter Previous Next Question 50: What is the primary purpose of a preference assessment? A. To determine the function of a behavior B. To measure skill acquisition progress C. To identify reinforcers that may increase future behaviors D. To track how often a behavior occurs Previous Next Question 51: A parent insists on implementing a strategy that contradicts the BCBA's written plan. The RBT should: A. Follow the parent's instructions B. Email the BACB immediately C. Inform the BCBA and follow supervision D. Make their own judgment Previous Next Question 52: Which of the following is not included in a written skill acquisition plan? A. Specific skill goals B. A description of the behaviors targeted for reduction C. Mastery criteria D. Materials for teaching the skill Previous Next Question 53: Who is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a behavior plan? A. Parent B. RBT only C. BCBA D. Teacher Previous Next Question 54: Milana wants to measure the amount of time that passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect? A. Duration B. Response Latency C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Rate Previous Next Question 55: Jane’s client has tantrums at home, but not at school. Where should Jane start data collection for a new reduction plan? A. Home B. School C. Playground D. Clinic Previous Next Question 56: Noah, an RBT, is running a session in a public park. A stranger approaches and asks what he is doing with the child. What is the most appropriate response? A. Explain that the child has autism and describe the therapy session B. Politely tell the stranger that you cannot discuss client details and change the subject C. Give a brief explanation but leave out the child's name D. Ask the child's parent if you can share information with the stranger Previous Next Question 57: An RBT should record data: A. When convenient B. Only at the end C. Immediately after the behavior D. In bulk weekly Previous Next Question 58: 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 Previous Next Question 59: What is it called when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced? A. Punishment B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Extinction Previous Next Question 60: Your client often makes inappropriate jokes at the clinic. You notice that when he does this, most of the kids around start laughing at him, increasing the likelihood that he will continue to make inappropriate jokes in the future. What appears to be the function of this behavior? A. Access B. Escape C. Attention D. Sensory Previous Next Question 61: Escape, attention, tangible, sensory are: A. Teaching strategies B. Methods of intervention C. Function of behavior D. Types of prompts Previous Next Question 62: 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 Previous Next Question 63: A client's sibling asks what you do during sessions. What should you say? A. Give full details B. Share goals and data C. Ask the sibling to observe D. Say "I'm sorry, I can't share that information." Previous Next Question 64: The “function” of a behavior refers to: A. Its form B. What the child looks like C. The environmental consequence maintaining it D. How long it lasts Previous Next Question 65: What is interresponse time (IRT)? A. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a stimulus B. The time between consecutive instances of a behavior C. The total duration of a behavior D. The number of times a behavior occurs per hour Previous Next Question 66: Emily is working with her client, Jake, on a gross motor imitation target, specifically clapping hands. Jake has independently clapped hands in the past and has imitated peers clapping. Every time Emily says "Do this" and claps her hands, Jake holds up his hands and stares at her, and Emily always completes the response for him. This illustrates an example of: A. Prompt dependency B. Behavior modification C. Reinforcement D. Behavioral contrast Previous Next Question 67: What term is used when the client begins to cry more after extinction is implemented? A. Maintenance B. Extinction burst C. Generalization D. Fading Previous Next Question 68: What should you do if a client engages in a new behavior not documented in the treatment plan? A. Add it to the plan yourself B. Ignore the behavior C. Punish the behavior D. Immediately report it to the supervising BCBA Previous Next Question 69: Emma provides her client a break when she earns 5 tokens. She also gives her client two bonus tokens before DTT starts, which represents extra minutes on break. Emma uses an FR3 schedule and a response cost. What type of procedure is a response cost? A. Negative punishment B. Positive punishment C. Time-out D. Reprimand Previous Next Question 70: During a session, a client becomes aggressive (e.g., hitting). The behavior plan requires redirecting aggression, but you accidentally provide attention (e.g., consoling the client), unintentionally reinforcing the behavior. What is the immediate ethical action? A. Ignore the plan and continue your approach B. Report the error to your supervising BCBA C. Hide the incident to avoid consequences D. Modify the plan independently to prevent future mistakes Previous Next Question 71: When implementing behavior reduction strategies, how often should data be collected? A. Once per week B. Every second day C. After significant changes only D. Continuously Previous Next Question 72: Which is an example of negative reinforcement? A. Ignoring behavior B. Providing a token C. Giving praise for behavior D. Removing a chore after compliance Previous Next Question 73: Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement? A. Taking away a toy to stop whining B. Giving candy after correct response C. Giving a break after aggression D. Ignoring tantrums Previous Next Question 74: Sarah, an RBT, has spent the first month with her client, Max, managing behaviors and identifying reinforcers. This week, her BCBA wants her to determine what skills Max can and can't do. What procedure is Sarah most likely going to implement? A. Probing procedures B. Task analysis procedures C. Maintenance procedures D. Generalization procedures Previous Next Question 75: Sophia collects frequency data on her client's hand-raising behavior. She needs to enter the data on a graph. What type of graph is most commonly used in ABA to display behavior data over time? A. Bar graph B. Line graph C. Scatter plot D. Pie chart Previous Submit Test