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Question 1:

The BCBA instructs you to measure the time between the end of one response and the beginning of the same response. What continuous measurement procedure is being implemented?

A. Whole Interval B. IRT C. Latency D. Duration

Question 2:

You record the time from the end of one behavior to the start of another - this is:

A. Count B. Inter-response time C. Rate D. Whole interval

Question 3:

Your client's family offers you a gift card for your birthday. How should you respond?

A. Accept the gift card and thank the family B. Accept the gift card, but do not tell your supervisor C. Politely decline the gift card and explain that you are not able to accept gifts D. Politely decline the gift card but ask for a cash gift instead

Question 4:

An RBT is implementing a token economy. What is the most appropriate action when a client meets criteria for earning a token?

A. Wait until the end of the session to award all earned tokens B. Give the token and praise immediately C. Only give tokens for perfect performance D. Ask the client if they want the token now or later

Question 5:

Olivia arrives at her client's home for a session. At the start, the client's mother informs her that the client started a new medication and has been engaging in severe head banging, asking for advice on how to handle this behavior. What should Olivia do in this scenario?

A. Suggest stopping the medication immediately. B. Look up advice online and share it with the mother. C. Inform the mother that she will contact the supervising BCBA for guidance. D. All of the above

Question 6:

If you’re unsure about implementing a procedure, you should:

A. Guess B. Ask supervisor for clarity C. Decide based on parent opinion D. Look it up online

Question 7:

A parent asks you to babysit their child on the weekend. What should you do?

A. Accept since you know the child B. Decline and explain boundaries C. Accept if it's off the clock D. Check with another RBT

Question 8:

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 9:

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 10:

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

Question 11:

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

Question 12:

Which term is used to describe anything an organism does that is observable and measurable?

A. Behavior B. Subjective C. Function D. Analysis

Question 13:

You are taking data continuously on a client's multiplication problem-solving behavior. Which option below is a type of CONTINUOUS data collection?

A. Mand, Tact, Intraverbal, Echoic B. Free Operant, Multiple Stimulus, Paired Stimulus, and Questionnaires C. Frequency, Latency, Rate, Duration D. Partial Interval, Whole Interval, and Momentary Time Sampling

Question 14:

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

Question 15:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?

A. Food B. Water C. Sleep D. Money

Question 16:

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 17:

In DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior), reinforcement is delivered specifically when:

A. Reinforcement is given on a fixed schedule B. Any behavior occurs except the target problem behavior C. A functionally equivalent alternative behavior is used D. A physically incompatible behavior is performed

Question 18:

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 19:

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 20:

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

Question 21:

VR, FR, VI, and FI are all:

A. Continuous schedules of reinforcement B. Intermittent schedules of reinforcement C. Types of behavior intervention procedures D. Types of teaching procedures

Question 22:

Which of the following describes the use of a token economy?

A. Using tokens as a form of punishment B. Exchanging tokens earned for desired items or activities C. Collecting data on challenging behavior D. Allowing free access to preferred items

Question 23:

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 24:

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

Question 25:

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 26:

The RBT worked 5 days during the previous week. At the end of the week, the RBT had to calculate the average of tantrums. The collected data are: Monday: 5, Tuesday: 8, Wednesday: 1, Thursday: 5, Friday: 2. What is the average Tantrums for this week?

A. 4 B. 5 C. 21 D. 2

Question 27:

Mary notices that her client takes a long time to start getting dressed after being given an instruction. What type of data collection would be most appropriate to measure this delay?

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

Question 28:

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

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

Question 29:

The RBT is working with a new client to identify preferences. The RBT presents 5 items in front of the child: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. The RBT states to pick one, so the child chooses the bubbles. In the next presentation of the stimuli, the bubbles are taken out of the array, and the other items are re-arranged. The RBT instructs the client again to choose one. Which preference assessment is being implemented?

A. Multiple stimuli without replacement B. Multiple stimuli with replacement C. Forced choice D. None of the Above

Question 30:

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

Question 31:

Examples are food, water, and sleep. What are these classified as?

A. Primary reinforcers B. Secondary reinforcers C. Consequences D. SD

Question 32:

What type of differential reinforcement procedure involves strengthening a response that is physically impossible to perform simultaneously with some other, non-preferred response?

A. DRL B. DRI C. DRH D. DRO

Question 33:

Which is the BEST example of a response prompt?

A. Modeling the behavior B. Changing the environment C. Removing distractions D. Using a timer

Question 34:

What is the function of indirect assessment?

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

Question 35:

What is “prompt dependency”?

A. Always responding independently B. Reliance on prompts C. Using more reinforcement D. Fading prompts quickly

Question 36:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

A. Parent B. BCBA C. RBT D. School principal

Question 37:

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 38:

Emily cleaned her room and received $10.00 upon completion. As a result, she started cleaning her room more often. This is an example of:

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Preference assessment C. Positive Reinforcement D. Repeatability

Question 39:

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 40:

Which of the following variables would not require immediate communication with your BCBA?

A. Your client mastered one of their programs. B. Your client became ill during the session, so you ended the session 45 minutes early. C. Your client's caregivers reported concerns about their progress and another RBT's performance. D. Your client started a new medication.

Question 41:

An RBT should record data:

A. When convenient B. Only at the end C. Immediately after the behavior D. In bulk weekly

Question 42:

What does "operational definition" refer to in behavior analysis?

A. A vague description of behavior B. A clear, specific definition of behavior C. A hypothesis about the function of behavior D. A general observation of a learner's mood

Question 43:

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 44:

The primary purpose of probing in skill acquisition is to:

A. Teach a new skill B. Measure skill maintenance C. Determine if a learner can perform unprompted D. Assess preference

Question 45:

A BCBA asks you to implement a behavior intervention that includes data collection. What should you do first?

A. Ignore the data collection part of the plan B. Alter the plan to fit the situation C. Create your own behavior plan D. Implement the plan as directed by the BCBA

Question 46:

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

Question 47:

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 48:

What defines shaping?

A. Immediate independence B. Reinforcing successive approximations C. Delaying reinforcement D. Prompt fading at random

Question 49:

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

Question 50:

How should RBTs respond to feedback from their supervisor?

A. Argue B. Ignore C. Use it to improve practice D. Joke about it

Question 51:

Difference between Antecedents and Consequences:

A. The Antecedent is what precedes behavior, and the Consequence is what proceeds a behavior. B. The Antecedent is what proceeds behavior, and the Consequence is what precedes a behavior. C. Antecedent and Consequences precede behaviors. D. Antecedent and Consequences proceed behaviors.

Question 52:

Olivia, an RBT, is asked by her client's family to babysit over the weekend while they go out of town. How should Olivia respond to the family's request?

A. Agree to babysitting since you are familiar with the family. B. Decline politely and explain it is against professional ethics. C. Inform them that you are busy this weekend but are free next weekend. D. Accept the request but only for a short period

Question 53:

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

Question 54:

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

Question 55:

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 56:

A parent asks you to change a goal. What should you do?

A. Change the goal B. Ask another RBT C. Tell them no D. Refer them to the supervisor

Question 57:

Which measurement method is best for behaviors that have a clear beginning and end?

A. Duration recording B. Frequency recording C. Partial interval recording D. Momentary time sampling

Question 58:

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 59:

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

A. Providing services to a family member B. Accepting a gift from a client C. Socializing with clients outside of work D. All of the above

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:

Which of the following is an example of prompting least to most?

A. Gesture, Partial Physical, Full Physical B. Model, Full Physical, Partial Physical, Gesture C. Gesture, Full Physical, Partial Physical D. Gesture, Model, Full Physical, Partial Physical

Question 62:

A teacher observes a student every 5 minutes to see if they are on-task. What type of recording is this?

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

Question 63:

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 64:

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

Question 65:

Your BCBA instructs you to take data on how often your client verbally refuses in 30-minute intervals. What type of data collection is used?

A. Partial interval recording B. Frequency C. Rate D. Count

Question 66:

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

Question 67:

Which of the following scenarios constitutes the need for a crisis intervention to be included in your learner's behavior reduction plan?

A. Your learner engages in echolalia. B. Your learner engages in attempted elopements from the home. C. Your learner engages in occurrences of repetitive, high-pitched screams. D. All of the above would require a crisis intervention

Question 68:

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

Question 69:

Which of the following is an example of antecedent intervention?

A. Providing reinforcement after correct responses B. Modifying the environment to reduce problem behavior C. Delivering a consequence for inappropriate behavior D. Ignoring problem behaviors until they stop

Question 70:

You post a picture of you and your client on social media. Which of the following client's rights are you violating?

A. Confidentiality B. Right to effective treatment C. Right to choose their own services D. Right to refuse treatment

Question 71:

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

Question 72:

Extinction, along with reinforcement and punishment, is a behavior change principle. Which of the following does not accurately represent extinction?

A. Extinction works as a punishment procedure B. Extinction works to reduce behavior C. Extinction can involve planned ignoring D. Extinction should be implemented 100% of opportunities

Question 73:

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

Question 74:

Amy is asked to assist her BCBA with a new client assessment. They arrive at the client's house and start setting up. As they set up, the BCBA asks the client, "What's your name?", "What's 3+3?", "Can you spell cat?" What most likely explains what the BCBA is doing?

A. Shaping B. Probing C. Reinforcing D. Communication training

Question 75:

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