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Question 1:

How can a value-altering effect of a motivating operation be best described?

A. A stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future. B. A momentary increase or decrease in the frequency of a behavior that has a learning history of producing some stimulus as a consequence in the past. C. A momentary increase or decrease in the effectiveness of a stimulus as a punisher or reinforcer. D. A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future.

Question 2:

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 3:

Billy is teaching a student to wash her hands using a task analysis. He teaches the first step and then completes all subsequent steps for his students. When his student masters the first step, he introduces the second step in the task analysis into teaching.

A. Forward Chaining B. Future Chaining C. Backwards Chaining D. Whole Task Training

Question 4:

The behavior results in the addition of something that increases the behavior in the future. What does this describe?

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

Question 5:

You are bitten by a mosquito. The bite starts to itch, so you scratch it. What are you implementing?

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

Question 6:

You are assisting your supervisor with parent training. During the meeting, the parent mentioned that getting ready for school is a constant struggle. Your BCBA suggests an intervention where the child can watch TV for 20 minutes in the morning if they get dressed and ready for school on time. Implementing this intervention establishes a ___?

A. Punisher B. Contingency C. Preference D. Function

Question 7:

Your supervisor is not responding and the client is unsafe. What's your next step?

A. Leave the site B. Do nothing C. Create a plan yourself D. Follow emergency protocol and document

Question 8:

You can achieve stimulus control through the process of:

A. Generalization training B. Discrimination training C. Discrete-trial-training D. Maintenance training

Question 9:

The primary goal of behavior reduction is:

A. End all behavior B. Replace maladaptive behavior with appropriate behavior C. Eliminate communication D. Increase only one behavior

Question 10:

Which is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

A. Reinforcing after a specific number of responses B. Reinforcing after varying amounts of time C. Reinforcing every correct response D. Reinforcing after a random number of responses

Question 11:

When asked to help with a forced-choice preference assessment, you should:

A. Present two items and record choice B. Let child choose all at once C. Use tally marks only D. Interview the parent

Question 12:

During a session, an RBT conducts a preference assessment using a set of toys with a child. All the toys are presented at once, and the child is allowed to pick one. After the child selects a toy, it is removed from the available options and not returned in subsequent rounds. Which assessment method is the RBT using?

A. Forced choice B. Paired choice C. Free operant D. MSWO

Question 13:

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

Question 14:

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 15:

Which of the following means to stop reinforcing a previously reinforced behavior?

A. Extinction B. Extinction burst C. Spontaneous recovery D. Differential reinforcement

Question 16:

During ____ stimuli are modified or manipulated so the desired behavior has a higher provability to occur and the contrary for undesired behaviors.

A. Antecedent Modifications B. Consequence Manipulations C. DRA D. DRO

Question 17:

Which is considered objective documentation?

A. “The client seemed upset” B. “The client cried for 2 minutes” C. “The client was tired” D. “It was a bad session”

Question 18:

Noah used to cry at the store to get his parents to buy candy. Recently, his parents have stopped giving him candy when he cries. Over the past few weeks, Noah has cried more intensely, but his parents continue to ignore the behavior. What is this increase in crying called?

A. Reinforcement B. Spontaneous recovery C. Negative reinforcement D. Extinction burst

Question 19:

Your client refuses to transition, the BIP recommends visual schedules. You should:

A. Skip transitions B. Follow the BIP and use visuals C. Use your own ideas D. Reinforce refusals

Question 20:

Which of the following choices best represents discrimination training?

A. You provide your client with Dr. Pepper only when they answer five questions in a row without protest. B. When your client screams, you ignore the behavior, and focus your attention on something else. C. Your client wants to go on a diet. You work with them on identifying and ordering healthy and unhealthy foods at a restaurant. D. During your client's break, you will leave out water and snacks in an attempt to evoke spontaneous communication from your client.

Question 21:

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 22:

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

Question 23:

What type of prompt is pointing at the correct response?

A. Visual B. Verbal C. Gestural D. Physical

Question 24:

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 25:

Sofia is an RBT of Hazel. From the last three sessions, Hazel's dad reported that she's going to bed at midnight and waking up at 4 AM. What course of action should Sofia take as the RBT?

A. Sofia should offer advice to the dad on sleeping techniques. B. Sofia should report this to her BCBA and make a note in her session notes. C. Sofia should ignore it and continue with session. D. Sofia should allow Hazel to take a nap if she request to do so during the session.

Question 26:

___ are all involved in Operant Conditioning as Consequences

A. Unconditioned Stimulus, Conditioned Stimulus, Neutral Stimulus B. Conditioned Stimulus, Unconditioned Stimulus, Neutral Stimulus C. Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Punishment D. Respondent Behaviors

Question 27:

What is your role as an RBT during a functional assessment?

A. To criticize the assessment B. To assist with the assessment C. To stand by without participating D. To conduct the assessment independently

Question 28:

Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?

A. "The client was happy today." B. "The client engaged in 5 instances of smiling and 0 instances of crying." C. "The client had a good session." D. "The client seemed to enjoy playing with bubbles."

Question 29:

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A. Giving a child candy for completing homework B. Taking away chores when a child finishes homework C. Giving a timeout for bad behavior D. Taking away a favorite toy as a punishment

Question 30:

If you overhear staff violating confidentiality, you should:

A. Join in B. Report to your supervisor C. Ignore D. Confront them angrily

Question 31:

Which record review practice best protects confidentiality?

A. Store notes at home B. Use password protection C. Share with all team members D. Leave records in car

Question 32:

Jane, an RBT, is working with a client when the parent asks her to babysit on the weekend. What is the most ethical response?

A. Agree to babysit since she already knows the child B. Babysit only if the BCBA approves C. Accept but don't tell anyone at work D. Politely decline and explain that babysitting creates a dual relationship

Question 33:

The three-term contingency refers to the following:

A. MO, consequence, response B. Antecedent, response, consequence C. SD, antecedent, consequence D. Antecedent, response, reinforcement

Question 34:

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

Question 35:

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

Question 36:

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

Question 37:

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

Question 38:

You're asked to measure how long a tantrum lasts. Which measurement is best?

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

Question 39:

Jhon reported his data collection as a percentage of intervals in which the behavior occurred. What type of data collection method is he using?

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

Question 40:

An RBT should seek clarification from the supervisor if:

A. Unsure about charting method B. Session is on time C. Client is happy D. Parent is present

Question 41:

An RBT charts aggressive incidents but isn't sure how to label minor incidents. What should they do?

A. Leave them out B. Ask the BCBA C. Use their own labels D. Ask another RBT

Question 42:

Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A. Being thirsty B. Feeling tired C. Seeing a "men's" sign on a restroom door D. Feeling pain

Question 43:

You conduct a multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. What happens after a choice is made?

A. All items are removed B. Reinforcement is given C. The chosen item is removed and the rest are presented again D. Nothing is done

Question 44:

What is the goal of antecedent interventions?

A. To make the environment more likely to trigger problem behaviors B. To eliminate reinforcement altogether C. To focus only on consequences D. To manipulate the environment to prevent the occurrence of problem behaviors

Question 45:

When writing a session note, you should do all of the following except:

A. Use objective language B. Use subjective language C. Write in measurable terms D. Write professionally

Question 46:

Sophia’s mom gave her a list of items to purchase at the grocery store while she was at work. When she returned home, she reviewed the list to check if Sophia had bought all the items. What type of data collection method is being used in this scenario?

A. Frequency B. Latency C. Interval Recording D. Permanent Product

Question 47:

Who is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a behavior plan?

A. Parent B. RBT only C. BCBA D. Teacher

Question 48:

Your client begins a new repetitive behavior that is not in the BIP. What should you do?

A. Add a new goal B. Ignore it permanently C. Punish the behavior D. Record and report it to your supervisor

Question 49:

When “rate” is used as the measurement, data should be accompanied by:

A. Interval length B. Session duration C. Behavior definition D. Antecedent

Question 50:

When should an RBT report an incident to their supervisor?

A. Only if it is a major incident B. Any time there is an unexpected or significant event C. Only if the incident involves aggressive behavior D. Only if the client requests it

Question 51:

What is the function of indirect assessment?

A. Directly observe behavior B. Interview or questionnaire C. Manipulate variables D. Event recording

Question 52:

The BCBA asks you to help with a functional analysis. What is your role?

A. Design the analysis B. Interpret graphs C. Diagnose based on results D. Implement procedures and collect data

Question 53:

An extinction burst refers to:

A. Sudden skill mastery B. Decrease in behavior when extinction begins C. Temporary increase in behavior when extinction starts D. Generalization

Question 54:

What is it called when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced?

A. Punishment B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Extinction

Question 55:

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

Question 56:

During a session, Jake's mom reported that Jake had tried five new foods since the last session. What type of measurement is this?

A. Inter-response Time (IRT) B. Latency C. Frequency D. Rate

Question 57:

Which step comes first in implementing a new skill task analysis?

A. Identify the SD B. Collect baseline & define the skill C. Reinforce each prompt D. Fade prompts

Question 58:

You are recording how long it takes your client to get dressed in the morning. What type of data are you taking?

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

Question 59:

You're teaching a child to match colors. After many trials, they start matching shapes without being taught. This is an example of:

A. Shaping B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Prompt fading

Question 60:

An RBT was asked to collect data on a new problematic behavior. The BCBA plans to add it to the Behavior Intervention Plan. The RBT was instructed to divide an hour into 6 intervals. She was also instructed to determine the behavior occurrence based on it occurring at the end of each interval. Which recording method was used in this case?

A. Partial Interval B. Duration C. Momentary Time Sampling D. Frequency

Question 61:

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 62:

What is the best course of action if a family offers you money as a thank you?

A. Accept B. Politely decline and explain boundaries C. Accept and give receipt D. Ask supervisor for permission

Question 63:

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

A. Your client's mom is your best friend B. You are friends with one of your coworkers C. You work with a client who goes to the same school as your child D. You have the same supervising BCBA as another RBT at your company

Question 64:

A teacher gives a student a break from independent seated work exactly 1 hour after their last break. What schedule of reinforcement does this describe?

A. Fixed ratio B. Fixed interval C. Variable ratio D. Variable interval

Question 65:

In a token economy, what are the items or activities that the learner can exchange their tokens for called?

A. Primary Reinforcers B. Extra Reinforcers C. Tokens D. Backup Reinforcer

Question 66:

Emily, an RBT, has a client named Jake who has met the mastery criteria for tying his shoes. This behavior continues to occur even after the intervention has been removed. What does this refer to?

A. Maintenance B. Generalization C. Conditioning D. Baseline

Question 67:

Which of the following is an example of a discrete trial?

A. Allowing the client to choose an activity B. Engaging in free play C. Observing the client in a natural setting D. Teaching a skill in a structured, step-by-step manner

Question 68:

Olivia, an RBT, is evaluating her relationships with clients and coworkers. Which of the following illustrates an example of a dual relationship?

A. Olivia provides therapy to a client. B. Olivia supervises a coworker at her clinic. C. Olivia is friends with her client's family outside of work. D. Olivia attends professional training sessions.

Question 69:

A teacher asked her students to draw on a piece of paper with their names on it. She didn't have to see them drawing to determine if they engaged in the response. Why is this?

A. The teacher could be using a Partial Interval recording strategy to determine the occurrence of the response. B. The teacher could be using Duration to determine the occurrence of the response. C. The teacher could be using Intuition to determine the occurrence of the response. D. The teacher could be using Permanent Product to determine the occurrence of the response.

Question 70:

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

Question 71:

Liam loses a bet and jumps into his friend’s pool in below-freezing temperatures. The moment he hits the freezing water, he feels the intense cold and quickly runs to take a hot shower. Liam never jumps into freezing water again. The freezing cold water is an example of a:

A. Unconditioned reinforcer B. Conditioned punisher C. Conditioned reinforcer D. Unconditioned punisher

Question 72:

How many RBTs can be supervised in a group by two supervisors conducting supervision together?

A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 20

Question 73:

In the break room in their clinic, a BCBA made a casual comment, which was more of a joke, which Sally (an RBT) felt a little uneasy about. The BCBA said, "I don't care what the teacher thinks! My job is to get the kid to behave; if it disrupts her class a little bit, that's her problem. We have enough problems as it is!" What, if anything, is wrong with this statement?

A. The joke made by the BCBA was unprofessional, as it serves to undermine the views and concerns of a legitimate stakeholder in the behavior change plan the BCBA is implementing. B. A BCBA has a responsibility to all parties, and while the client comes first, we should not treat other stakeholders with disdain. C. The BCBA was not right to make that remark. BCBAs must only comment on behavior analytic professionals and avoid even mentioning other professionals, such as speech language pathologists, teachers, or social workers. D. While in poor taste, there's nothing wrong with a little office humor behind closed doors.

Question 74:

Which of the following means to stop reinforcing a behavior that was previously reinforced?

A. Extinction burst B. Spontaneous recovery C. Extinction D. Differential reinforcement

Question 75:

Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Whole interval D. Count