Registered Behavior Technician Practice Exam RBT Practice Test Time Remaining: 01:20:00 Question 1 of 75 Question 1: Which behavior would violate the RBT's code of ethics? A. Accepting a personal loan from a client's family B. Attend client's family party C. Both A and B D. None of the above Next Question 2: Which of the following is a risk of not fading prompts appropriately? A. The client may generalize the skill to other settings B. The client may develop prompt dependency C. The client will always respond correctly D. The client will refuse to follow instructions. Previous Next 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 Previous Next Question 4: Which of the following is not a way to protect your client's confidentiality? A. Storing client records in a locked filing cabinet. B. Using a password-protected computer to store client information. C. Discussing your client with your friends and family. D. Using client initials in session notes. Previous Next Question 5: Jenny, an RBT, was collecting data on her client’s Hazel. She noticed that the responses were mostly anticipated by a loud noise. After these noises are heard, it takes approximately 3 seconds for the response to occur. This time that elapses between the loud noise and the response is known as ___? A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. Antecedent Time Previous Next Question 6: A new student joins the classroom, and the BCBA wants to evaluate the child's current academic level concerning the curriculum. The BCBA asks you to observe and record the tasks the child can complete independently as well as those they find challenging. What type of assessment are you helping with? A. Functional Assessment B. Curriculum-based Evaluation C. Preference Assessment D. Social Evaluation Previous Next Question 7: Why graph data in ABA? A. For decoration B. To visually display progress and trends C. Legal requirement D. Make sessions longer Previous Next Question 8: 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 Previous Next Question 9: 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 Previous Next Question 10: Which of the following are functions of behavior? A. Task completion, play, access, attention B. Attention, escape, access to tangibles C. Automatic reinforcement, control, freedom D. Escape, retrieval, demand Previous Next Question 11: While scrolling through a social media platform, you notice that Ethan’s parent, a client you work with, has sent you a friend request. How should you respond to maintain professional boundaries? A. Accept the request, as it’s just a friendly gesture B. Politely decline and explain the importance of maintaining professional boundaries C. Ignore the request without providing any explanation D. Report Ethan’s parent for attempting to cross professional boundaries Previous Next Question 12: Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) means: A. Reinforce only same behavior B. Reinforce behavior that can’t happen at same time as the problem behavior C. Punish behavior D. Use interval data Previous Next Question 13: Ava is updating a line graph with new data points after each session. What should she do if she notices a mistake in a previous data entry? A. Erase the previous data and leave it blank B. Ignore the mistake and continue plotting new data C. Ask the client to report what actually happened D. Make a correction but keep a record of the original data Previous Next Question 14: In ABA, a motivating operation does what? A. Changes value of a consequence B. Is a type of punishment C. Has no effect D. Prevents generalization Previous Next Question 15: Your 21-year-old client smokes cigarettes. Without consulting the client, your BCBA decides that smoking is unhealthy and implements a program to decrease the behavior. Is this appropriate? A. No, the client is not breaking any laws and has the right to be consulted before decisions are made. B. Yes, smoking is unhealthy. The BCBA is protecting their client. C. Yes, BCBAs are allowed to make any changes they want without consulting the client. D. No, it is unclear if smoking is unhealthy. Previous Next Question 16: Mark, an RBT, has been working with a client's family for over a year. The client's father owns a car repair shop and offers Mark a discount on car services in appreciation for his hard work. How should Mark handle this situation? A. Accept the discount since it has nothing to do with his job. B. Accept but only if he keeps it private. C. Accept and offer to provide extra therapy hours as a trade. D. Decline and explain that it could blur professional boundaries. Previous Next Question 17: During a session, a client was presented with a math exercise. The client read the question, answered it, and received 3 points for answering correctly. Identify the discriminative stimulus in this example. A. Receiving 3 points B. The question C. Answering correctly D. No SD could be identified in this example Previous Next Question 18: 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 19: Which data collection method measures how long a behavior lasts? A. Frequency B. Duration C. Latency D. Interval Previous Next Question 20: 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 Previous Next Question 21: 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) Previous Next Question 22: A reinforcement schedule with reinforcement after every behavior is: A. Fixed interval B. Continuous C. Variable ratio D. VR-3 Previous Next Question 23: Jennifer's client frequently engages in self-injurious behavior. To reduce harm, Jennifer provides him with sensory-friendly items like stress balls and fidget toys, which satisfy the exact sensory needs. What type of strategy is this? A. Sensory Extinction B. Response Blocking C. Antecedent Intervention D. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior Previous Next Question 24: Which of the following is an example of positive punishment? A. A student lost a token each time he left the class without permission. B. Each time the child hit his brother; the mother removed his favorite toy which decreased him hitting his brother in the future. C. Dave received a speeding ticket which decreased him speeding in the future. D. All of the above Previous Next Question 25: Jhon is counting how many times their client pinches themselves. What type of measurement is Jhon using? A. Latency B. Rate C. Frequency D. Duration Previous Next Question 26: 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 27: 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 Previous Next Question 28: 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 29: When documenting a session, what should be your primary focus? A. Comparing the client’s progress to other cases B. Making predictions about the client’s future behavior C. Accurately recording what happened during the session D. Sharing personal opinions about the client Previous Next Question 30: What is a “maintenance” check? A. Test if a skill persists after teaching ends B. Provide continuous reinforcement C. Introduce new skills D. Conduct an FBA Previous Next Question 31: Which axis on a line graph does the Abscissa refer to? A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. Ordinate D. Coordinate Previous Next Question 32: When using extinction, you: A. Withhold reinforcement for a behavior that was previously reinforced B. Provide differential reinforcement C. Ignore the client D. Ignore all inappropriate behaviors Previous Next Question 33: When Raul asks his Math teacher for permission to use the restroom, he usually gets it. When Raul asks his classmate for permission, he usually does not get it. The teacher will likely become a (n) ___ and the classmate will become a(n) ___. A. Discriminative Stimulus; Stimulus Delta B. Stimulus Delta; Discriminative Stimulus C. Punisher; Reinforcer D. Discriminative Stimulus for Punishment; Punisher Previous Next Question 34: An RBT was conducting a preference assessment. The client was presented with 2 stimuli at a time. The location of these was interchanged, and all potential pairings were presented to the client. Which Preference Assessment did the RBT implement? A. Single Stimulus B. Multiple Stimulus without Replacement C. Free Operant D. Paired Choice Previous Next Question 35: What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)? A. To observe how the client interacts with peers B. To create social stories C. To set up reinforcement schedules D. To identify the function of the behavior Previous Next Question 36: If an RBT receives an assignment that conflicts with their ethical obligations, what is the appropriate action? A. Complete the assignment without question B. Delegate the task to another RBT C. Refuse the assignment and notify the client's parents D. Consult with their supervisor for direction Previous Next Question 37: In a token economy, what are the items or activities that the learner exchanges their tokens for called? A. Backup reinforcers B. Tokens C. Primary reinforcers D. Conditioned reinforcers Previous Next Question 38: A therapist is working with a client who is learning to tie his shoes. He only has trouble with a few of the steps, and the BCBA has asked the therapist to teach each step in the chain using an across-topographies prompt hierarchy. Over a few weeks, the client begins to become increasingly independent until they have mastered the skill of tying their shoes. A. Forward Task Teaching B. Backward Task Teaching C. Complete Format Teaching Analysis D. Total Task Teaching Previous Next Question 39: Which best supports “least-to-most” prompting? A. Start with gestural, then model, then partial, then full physical B. Always provide physical prompt first C. Provide reinforcement before prompting D. Fade prompts randomly Previous Next Question 40: 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 Previous Next Question 41: Lucas frequently taps his fingers on his desk during lessons, distracting others. His RBT decides to provide reinforcement every 5 minutes if Lucas is not tapping. What type of differential reinforcement is this? A. DRA B. DRO C. DRI D. DRL Previous Next Question 42: What does ABC stand for in behavior analysis? A. Antecedent, Behavior, Control B. Action, Balance, Correction C. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence D. Action, Behavior, Consequence Previous Next Question 43: Which of the following is the least objective session note? A. Client completed puzzle B. Client was bored C. Client requested break 3 times D. Client engaged in self-stimulatory behavior Previous Next Question 44: What is the main function of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? A. To eliminate problem behavior through punishment B. To teach alternative behaviors C. To avoid addressing problem behavior D. To increase frustration in clients Previous Next Question 45: 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 Previous Next Question 46: A client is learning to button a shirt. You start by teaching the last step first. This method is: A. Prompt fading B. Forward chaining C. Backward chaining D. Total task chaining Previous Next Question 47: An RBT notices that a client's behavior plan suggests using non-contingent reinforcement (NCR). How should the RBT implement this? A. Provide reinforcement only when the client engages in problem behavior B. Apply reinforcement contingent on task completion C. Use reinforcement only as a last resort D. Deliver reinforcement at predetermined intervals regardless of behavior Previous Next 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 Previous Next Question 49: Emma is learning to write her name. Her RBT, Sophia, first reinforces her for scribbling on paper, then for forming the first letter, then for writing her full name. What strategy is being used? A. Shaping B. Differential Reinforcement C. Prompt Fading D. Generalization Previous Next Question 50: 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 51: With ____ if the problem behavior did not occur during a predetermined time interval, a reinforcer is delivered; any instance of the problem behavior during that interval resets the interval and postpones reinforcement. A. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors B. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors C. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors D. Differential Reinforcement of High Rates Previous Next Question 52: RBTs who accept gifts from clients may be violating: A. Measurement practices B. Ethics code C. Graphing standards D. HIPAA Previous Next Question 53: 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 Previous Next Question 54: You observe that your client’s tantrums occur most often before lunch. This is an example of: A. Functional assessment B. Indirect assessment C. Scatterplot analysis D. Preference assessment Previous Next Question 55: A supervisor asks you to record how long each tantrum lasts. Which measurement is BEST? A. Frequency B. Duration C. Latency D. Rate Previous Next Question 56: 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 Previous Next Question 57: What is the definition of latency in behavior measurement? A. The time from the end of one behavior to the start of the next behavior B. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a given stimulus C. The total time a behavior occurs D. The number of times a behavior occurs Previous Next Question 58: A child pinches when asked to clean up. The team teaches the child to ask for "5 more minutes" instead. What's this strategy? A. DRA B. DRO C. Extinction D. Response cost Previous Next Question 59: A BCBA instructs you to use whole interval recording. This means you should: A. Record if behavior occurs at any time in the interval B. Record if behavior occurs during the entire interval C. Record at the end of interval only D. Use a stopwatch Previous Next 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 Previous Next Question 61: Which of the following is an example of an Unconditioned Punisher? A. Escape B. Water C. Pain D. Food Previous Next Question 62: Which of the following is a subjective statement? A. "Sam displayed 2 tantrums" B. "Sam was sad today" C. "Sam completed 5 tasks" D. "Sam requested break 4 times" Previous Next Question 63: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment are ___ A. Consequence Manipulation interventions B. Antecedent Modification interventions C. Functions of behavior D. Interventions used in Classical Conditioning Previous Next Question 64: During ____ a behavior that is both desirable and topographically incompatible with the target behavior is reinforced. A. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors C. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates D. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors Previous Next Question 65: Lily feels thirsty and asks her dad, "Can I have some water?" What type of verbal operant is Lily using? A. Tact B. Mand C. Echoic D. Intraverbal Previous Next Question 66: During a session, a client was presented with multiple Math exercises. The client was reinforced with a chocolate chip cookie every 5 minutes regardless of the behavior he engaged in. This is an example of ___ A. Fixed Interval 5 min. B. Variable Interval 5 min C. Non-Contingent Reinforcement D. Consequence Manipulation Previous Next Question 67: Which is a dual relationship violation? A. Working with two clients B. Accepting gifts from clients C. Supervising and being friends D. All of these Previous Next Question 68: What are you measuring when you take permanent product data? A. Production B. Length of time C. Intensity D. You aren't measuring anything Previous Next Question 69: Ms. Smith wants to measure how often David disrupts her class. Disruption is defined as speaking during a lecture without raising his hand. She will take data for 15 minutes each day during her class and record an instance of behavior if David disrupts at all during each 30-second interval. What type of measurement is this? A. Frequency Recording B. Whole Interval Recording C. Partial Interval Recording D. Duration Recording Previous Next Question 70: Mike is a 12-year-old boy who lives at home with his dad. Mike often interrupts his dad's work calls at inappropriate times. It was determined that the function of this behavior was attention from Mike's dad. Your BCBA instructs you to give Mike attention every 3 minutes continuously while Mike's dad is on a work call. What type of intervention does this most likely represent? A. Non-contingent Reinforcement (NCR) B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) C. Punishment D. FR3 Previous Next Question 71: Sheila is working with a 3-year-old boy. He enjoys playing with toy dinosaurs, so 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. Toy dinosaurs would be a: A. Generalized conditioned reinforcer B. Primary reinforcer C. Unconditioned reinforcer D. Conditioned reinforcer Previous Next Question 72: If you are unable to attend supervision, you should: A. Ignore it B. Notify supervisor and reschedule C. Tell the parents D. Do nothing Previous Next Question 73: How should an RBT respond if a client's behavior becomes physically aggressive during a session? A. Leave the session without documentation B. Punish the behavior immediately C. Ignore the aggression D. Implement safety measures as outlined in the BIP Previous Next Question 74: The skills a learner already possesses are called: A. Acquisition targets B. Behavior chains C. Repertoire D. Task analysis Previous Next Question 75: James is observing a client who repeatedly taps their pencil on the desk. He records the time from when one tap ends to when the next tap begins. What type of measurement procedure is James using? A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-response time D. Frequency Previous Submit Test