Registered Behavior Technician Practice Exam RBT Practice Test Time Remaining: 01:20:00 Question 1 of 75 Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a Three-Term-Contingency that uses Positive Reinforcement? A. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs more often in the future) B. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs more often in the future) C. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs less often in the future). D. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs less often in the future) Next Question 2: 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 Previous Next Question 3: 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 4: You make a data entry error. What's the best action? A. Erase the sheet B. Fix it immediately C. Ignore the mistake D. Inform supervisor and correct it Previous Next Question 5: Which of the following variables would not be necessary to communicate with your BCBA immediately? A. Your client became ill during the session, so you ended the session 45 minutes early B. Your client's caregivers reported concerns about their progress and another RBT's performance C. Your client mastered one of their programs D. Your client started a new medication Previous Next Question 6: Which of the following best describes the role of the RBT? A. To assess clients and design treatment plans B. To implement treatment plans created by the BCBA C. To supervise other RBTs D. To train parents on how to implement ABA strategies Previous Next Question 7: Mia, an RBT, is working with a client whose mother asked her for advice about their child's diet and supplements. The client's parent worries that it affects the behavior analytic services provided. What course of action should Mia take? A. Offer her own advice based on personal experience. B. Research diet and supplement information online. C. Inform the client's mother that she will consult with the supervising BCBA and get back to her. D. Provide the parent with a research article. Previous Next Question 8: You're asked to measure how long a tantrum lasts. Which measurement is best? A. Interval B. Frequency C. Duration D. Latency Previous Next Question 9: What is the primary purpose of reinforcement in behavior analysis? A. To eliminate behavior entirely B. To control the learner C. To decrease unwanted behavior D. To increase desired behavior Previous Next Question 10: 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 11: 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 12: Jenny is working with a client, and the client’s family refers their cousin to her, who is working towards similar goals. Which of the following is considered best practice? A. Decline to work with either client to avoid any potential conflict. B. Continue working with the original client and refer the cousin to another professional. C. Work with both the client and their cousin simultaneously. D. Stop working with the original client and begin working with their cousin instead. Previous Next Question 13: Your client refuses to transition to the next activity. The BIP recommends using a timer. What should you do? A. Skip the activity B. Ignore the refusal C. Use the timer as suggested D. Physically move the child Previous Next Question 14: Olivia creates a token economy for her students by identifying target behaviors, choosing tokens, and creating a backup reinforcer menu with specified token costs for each item. What step must she add before reviewing and implementing this with her students? A. Specifying a reinforcer schedule for the tokens. B. Specifying how many tokens are needed in order to cash in. C. Choosing whether to use stickers, stars, tallies, or another type of token. D. No steps are missing Previous Next Question 15: What is the primary role of an RBT in the behavior analysis service delivery? A. Designing intervention plans B. Implementing behavior plans designed by a BCBA C. Conducting functional assessments D. Supervising other RBTs Previous Next Question 16: A BCBA wants rate data on bathroom accidents. The RBT should record: A. How long accidents last B. How often accidents occur per hour C. Whether any accident occurred each day D. All of the above Previous Next 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 Previous Next Question 18: 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 Previous Next Question 19: 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. 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: 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 Previous Next Question 22: Collecting data as soon as behavior happens minimizes: A. Subjectivity B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Rate Previous Next Question 23: 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 Previous Next Question 24: What should an RBT do if a client's parent requests information that could breach confidentiality? A. Provide the requested information B. Deny the request without explanation C. Politely refer them to the supervising BCBA D. Discuss it with other RBTs for advice Previous Next Question 25: Your daughter struggles in reading class, so you are referred to a specialist. The specialist informs you that they want your daughter to complete a 5-day assessment before the intervention starts to gather data. What type of data is the specialist gathering? A. Frequency B. Maintenance C. Baseline D. Intervention Previous Next Question 26: Your client screams to get their parents' attention. Your supervising BCBA has you teach your client to tap their parents on the shoulder to get their attention instead. Which type of differential reinforcement are you implementing? A. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) B. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) C. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI) D. None of the above Previous Next Question 27: 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 28: Katie, an RBT, observes her client, Ethan, who frequently elopes. She notices that Ethan's elopement typically occurs when he is asked to complete a worksheet at school. The teacher usually responds by telling Ethan, "It's okay; you don't have to work on it today." What appears to be the function of Ethan's elopement? A. Escape B. Access C. Refusal D. Sensory/Automatic Previous Next Question 29: 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 30: The three-term contingency refers to the following: A. MO, consequence, response B. Antecedent, response, consequence C. SD, antecedent, consequence D. Antecedent, response, reinforcement Previous Next Question 31: 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 32: You see one of your clients in the grocery store. How should you respond? A. Say hi to the client and ask them how they are doing B. Ignore the client and pretend you do not see them C. Only respond to the client if they greet you first D. Report to your supervising BCBA that you saw the client at the grocery store Previous Next Question 33: 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 Previous Next Question 34: 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. Previous Next Question 35: Which term is used to describe anything an organism does that is observable and measurable? A. Behavior B. Subjective C. Function D. Analysis Previous Next Question 36: Essential components of a written skill acquisition plan include all of the following except: A. Review data on average once every 2 months B. Modify the plan if necessary C. Identify a measurement procedure for data collection D. Identify a skill to teach and create a goal Previous Next Question 37: 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 Previous Next Question 38: 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 39: Which of the following actions illustrates maintaining client dignity? A. Respecting cultural differences. B. Sharing client information only with authorized individuals. C. Protecting your client's privacy. D. All of the above Previous Next Question 40: 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 Previous Next Question 41: When collecting partial interval data, which is true? A. Mark yes if behavior occurs any time in interval B. Mark yes only if entire interval C. Record only last interval D. Skip short intervals Previous Next Question 42: This principle of behavior occurs when a behavior is followed immediately by the removal of a stimulus that increases the future frequency of that behavior: A. Response cost B. Escape extinction C. Negative reinforcement D. Positive punishment Previous Next Question 43: What is an important component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? A. Anecdotal client history B. Clearly defined target behaviors and replacement strategies C. Supervisor's personal notes D. Client's favorite activities Previous Next Question 44: Which best describes a “stimulus delta” (SΔ)? A. Reinforces behavior B. Signals reinforcement unavailable C. Evokes behavior D. Reduces generalization Previous Next Question 45: 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 46: Jessica is working with her client on a new skill involving one-word minds, explicitly requesting "GO" when the client wants to leave a room. Jessica provides reinforcement every time the client emits the target response. What is Jessica implementing? A. Fixed Interval Reinforcement B. Continuous Reinforcement C. Discontinuous reinforcement D. Both A and B Previous Next Question 47: 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 Previous Next Question 48: 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 Previous Next Question 49: A differential reinforcement procedure where the inter-trial interval has decreased, resulting in an increased rate of behavior, is referred to as ___? A. DRL - differential reinforcement of lower rates of behavior B. DRO - differential reinforcement of other behavior C. DRH - differential reinforcement of higher rates of behavior D. DRA - differential reinforcement of alternative behavior Previous Next Question 50: 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 51: What is a task analysis used for? A. To measure the frequency of a behavior B. To assess client preferences C. To break down a skill into smaller steps for teaching D. To determine reinforcer effectiveness Previous Next Question 52: 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 53: What does IOA stand for in ABA? A. Interobserver Accuracy B. Internal Observer Agreement C. Interobserver Agreement D. Internal Objective Assessment Previous Next Question 54: 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 Previous Next Question 55: 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 56: Which of the following examples is an appropriate scenario for implementing a restraint/safety care procedure as an RBT with a client? A. When another RBT teaches you how with a client they previously worked with B. Any time your client engages in aggressive behavior. C. When it is written in the behavior intervention plan, and you are properly trained. D. All of the above Previous Next Question 57: Why is it important for an RBT to stay within their scope of practice? A. To maintain a good relationship with clients' families B. To limit the amount of work required C. To save time during sessions D. To avoid legal and ethical consequences Previous Next Question 58: How long do you have to maintain client records? A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 7 years Previous Next Question 59: Clara has a BIP targeting aggressive behaviors, which are hypothesized to be driven by a need for attention. Given this information, which would be the most appropriate replacement behavior to include in her BIP? A. Ignore and redirect when aggressions occur. B. Teach Clara to mand for preferred items and activities. C. Do not allow Clara to get out of demands by engaging in aggressions. D. Teach Clara to say "hi (person's name)" to get their attention Previous Next Question 60: Mia is working with a client, and the client's family refers their cousin to her, who is working towards similar goals. Which of the following is considered best practice? A. Continue working with their client, and refer the cousin. B. Stop working with their client and transition to their cousin. C. Accept the referral without consulting anyone. D. Start working with the cousin immediately based on the family's request. Previous Next Question 61: A reinforcement schedule with reinforcement after every behavior is: A. Fixed interval B. Continuous C. Variable ratio D. VR-3 Previous Next Question 62: DRA stands for: A. Differential Reinforcement of All B. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior C. Discrete Response Analysis D. Discrete Random Access Previous Next Question 63: Sophia, an RBT, asks her client, Oliver, to clean up his toys. She starts her timer and notes that Oliver begins cleaning 10 seconds later. What is Sophia measuring? A. Duration B. Frequency C. Rate D. Latency Previous Next Question 64: Accepting a Facebook request from a client is: A. Acceptable on private profiles B. A boundary violation C. Ethical only off the clock D. Required if you're friendly Previous Next Question 65: Which of the following is NOT a function of behavior? A. Attention B. Escape C. Sensory stimulation D. Spontaneity Previous Next Question 66: Which is the BEST example of a response prompt? A. Modeling the behavior B. Changing the environment C. Removing distractions D. Using a timer Previous Next Question 67: "Generalization" means: A. Using a skill in one context B. Withdrawing reinforcement C. Using a skill across contexts, people, or stimuli D. Immediate independence Previous Next Question 68: Task analysis is used to: A. Reduce behavior B. Identify reinforcers C. Measure duration D. Teach complex skills step-by-step Previous Next Question 69: 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 Previous Next Question 70: 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 71: Olivia's client often runs away from the table when it's time for work. Instead of allowing him to escape, Olivia blocks his attempts and redirects him back to his seat while reinforcing him to stay seated. What behavior reduction strategy is being used? A. Extinction B. Response Blocking C. Overcorrection D. DRI Previous Next Question 72: 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 Previous Next Question 73: During a car ride, Jake pokes Bobby five times a minute. To manage this, Jake's mom hands him a Nintendo Switch and praises him when he plays with it. What strategy is Jake's mom implementing? A. Positive Punishment B. Negative Reinforcement C. Differential Reinforcement (DRI) D. Extinction Previous Next Question 74: Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement? A. Ignoring a behavior until it stops B. Giving extra chores for bad behavior C. Giving praise for completing a task D. Taking away a toy when a child misbehaves Previous Next Question 75: 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 Previous Submit Test