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Question 1:

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

Question 2:

Which of the following is an example of an indirect assessment method?

A. ABC data collection B. Timing how long a behavior lasts C. Recording how often a behavior occurs D. Conducting interviews with parents

Question 3:

A BCBA requests “interval by interval” data - what do you record?

A. If behavior occurred during each interval B. If reinforcer was delivered C. If prompts were given D. If consequences were given

Question 4:

Why is maintaining confidentiality important in the role of an RBT?

A. To protect client privacy and trust B. To comply with ethical guidelines C. To avoid legal repercussions D. All of the above

Question 5:

To ensure our data collection is reliable and valid, what are the key indicators of good (believable) data?

A. Accuracy, consistency, and completeness. B. Subjectivity, variability, and complexity C. Volume, speed, and ease of collection D. Simplicity, brevity, and randomness

Question 6:

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

Question 7:

What is an extinction burst?

A. Permanent increase in behavior B. Temporary increase when extinction starts C. Generalization D. Immediate decrease in behavior

Question 8:

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

Question 9:

Which of the following best describes an extinction burst?

A. A temporary increase in behavior when extinction is first implemented B. The reappearance of a behavior that was previously extinguished C. A decrease in behavior when extinction is first implemented D. The immediate disappearance of a behavior when extinction is implemented

Question 10:

During a session, a client repeatedly throws toys when asked to transition to another activity. Which strategy should the RBT use to prevent this behavior?

A. Use positive reinforcement for appropriate transitions B. End the session immediately C. Remove all toys from the room D. Implement overcorrection every time the behavior occurs

Question 11:

Which of the following is an objective and measurable description of behavior?

A. Sarah was mean to her friend. B. Sarah was aggressive toward her friend. C. Sarah punched her friend's face with a closed fist. D. All of the above

Question 12:

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 13:

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

Question 14:

Emily is teaching her client to match 2D identical pictures. She starts by providing a hand-over-hand prompt so the client is successful. After a few sessions, she fades her prompt to partial physical, then to gestural, until the client matches pictures without any prompting. By fading her prompts, Emily is:

A. Generalizing the skill B. Transferring stimulus control C. Thinning reinforcement D. Prompting

Question 15:

Which is the key feature of a DRO procedure?

A. Reinforce only target behavior B. Reinforce any behavior except target C. Offer reinforcement noncontingently D. Only punishment for target

Question 16:

What type of reinforcement is it when a reinforcer is presented regardless of whether the target behavior is demonstrated or not?

A. Noncontingent B. Conditioned C. Fixed Ratio D. Intermittent

Question 17:

Which of the following is NOT a continuous measurement procedure?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Latency D. Partial interval

Question 18:

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 19:

Two supervisors are conducting supervision together. How many RBTs can they supervise in one group?

A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 40

Question 20:

Which measurement procedure is being used if the observer is recording if the target behavior occurred at any point in the interval?

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

Question 21:

Emma's supervisor asks her to take duration data on her learner's behavior. What does this mean?

A. Recording the total amount of time Emma's learner engages in a behavior. B. Recording the time from the onset of the SD to the start of your learner engaging in a behavior. C. Recording the number of times your learner engages in a behavior during a specified duration of time. D. Recording the number of times your learner engages in a behavior.

Question 22:

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 23:

After data is collected, what comes next in the skill acquisition process?

A. Modify the plan B. Review and analyze data C. Ignore data after session D. Send to parents

Question 24:

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 25:

Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure?

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

Question 26:

RBTs who accept gifts from clients may be violating:

A. Measurement practices B. Ethics code C. Graphing standards D. HIPAA

Question 27:

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 28:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

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

Question 29:

You're asked to implement a new program without training. What should you do?

A. Try your best B. Skip it C. Learn it from internet D. Ask for training from your supervisor

Question 30:

Emma is sitting across from Jack. Emma looks at Jack and asks, "What is 5+3?" Jack responds with "9." How should Emma respond if she uses discrete trial teaching and wants to use a visual prompt?

A. Give corrective feedback, reintroduce the SD, and give the visual prompt. B. Give corrective feedback, give the visual prompt, and reintroduce the SD. C. Give corrective feedback and reintroduce the SD D. None of the above

Question 31:

During a Naturalistic Observation, a client was presented with an array of stimuli. The client was free to interact with them. As the client interacted with the potential reinforcers, the therapist was collecting the time and number of interactions. The therapist used ___.

A. Single Stimulus B. Multiple Stimulus with Replacement C. Free Operant D. Multiple Stimulus without Replacement

Question 32:

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

Question 33:

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 34:

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 35:

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 36:

If you overhear staff violating confidentiality, you should:

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

Question 37:

What should a session note always include?

A. Client’s favorite color B. Objective behavior data C. Therapist’s mood D. Graphs only

Question 38:

How many of your total hours providing services must you be supervised for each month?

A. 1% B. 5% C. 10% D. 20%

Question 39:

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 40:

All of the following are acceptable in a professional relationship between an RBT and a supervising BCBA EXCEPT:

A. The RBT implements the treatment plan as directed no matter what B. The RBT contributes ideas and input about the shared client C. The BCBA provides feedback to the RBT about the RBT's performance in the field D. The BCBA can request that the RBT assist in parent training and functional behavior assessments

Question 41:

How frequently should an RBT document their data?

A. At the end of the month B. Weekly C. Only when there is a change in behavior D. After each session or as instructed by their supervisor

Question 42:

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

Question 43:

Your BCBA creates a new behavior plan to target your client's aggression. After implementing it for two weeks, you feel it's not working. What should you do?

A. Communicate with your BCBA immediately and share your thoughts with them. B. Change the plan immediately. You shouldn't implement an ineffective plan. C. Wait for further guidance from your BCBA before you do or say anything. D. Start to train the parents on the plan. Part of the problem is the plan isn't being implemented at home.

Question 44:

During DTT, after you present the SD and provide the prompt, what comes next?

A. Wait for response B. Record data C. Provide reinforcement or correction D. Skip to next trial

Question 45:

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 46:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Average D. Replacements

Question 47:

When might an RBT need to seek additional training?

A. When unsure how to implement a new protocol B. After every client session C. Only when reprimanded D. When a parent asks

Question 48:

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

Question 49:

What is the purpose of inter-observer agreement (IOA)?

A. To develop rapport with clients B. To determine reinforcement schedules C. To ensure treatment is effective D. To verify data accuracy

Question 50:

First, the RBT gathered the necessary materials needed for data collection and program implementation. Next, the RBT spent 15 minutes before their session reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming to prepare for their session. The RBT had 2 questions and reached out to the supervising BCBA for clarification before beginning the session. These are all necessary components of:

A. Preparing for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan B. Behavior modification C. Maintenance procedures D. Facilitated communication

Question 51:

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

Question 52:

If an RBT is being asked to do something outside their role, they should:

A. Do it anyway B. Refer to supervisor C. Ask a parent D. Decline and ignore

Question 53:

Task analysis is used to:

A. Reduce behavior B. Identify reinforcers C. Measure duration D. Teach complex skills step-by-step

Question 54:

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

Question 55:

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

Question 56:

What behavior is the most observable and measurable?

A. Your client fails a math test due to lack of effort. B. You fall asleep in class because you are tired. C. Your client was stressed out and ate a big bag of cookies. D. You fall asleep in class.

Question 57:

What action should an RBT take if a client starts displaying a new problematic behavior that was not included in the behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Implement a new strategy immediately B. Punish the new behavior to prevent escalation C. Report the new behavior to the supervising BCBA for assessment D. Continue with the session without changes

Question 58:

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 59:

Jessica is working with a client, and the client's family refers their cousin, Michael, to her, who is working towards similar goals. What is considered best practice in this situation?

A. Not working with either client B. Work with the client and their cousin C. Continue working with their client, and refer the cousin D. Stop working with their client and transition to their cousin

Question 60:

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

Question 61:

Which measurement type would be best for tracking loud outbursts of unpredictable length?

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

Question 62:

Why graph data in ABA?

A. For decoration B. To visually display progress and trends C. Legal requirement D. Make sessions longer

Question 63:

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 64:

Stimulus changes that occur right after a behavior are referred to as:

A. Consequences B. Extinction C. Antecedents D. Reinforcements

Question 65:

Who writes the behavior plan?

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

Question 66:

To ensure high-quality service in ABA, RBTs must:

A. Keep records for 1 year B. Follow all BACB ethical guidelines C. Work alone D. Share notes with everyone

Question 67:

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining your RBT certification?

A. Following the RBT ethics code B. Completing the competency assessment every year C. Receiving ongoing supervision D. Attending a conference every year

Question 68:

A client starts brushing their teeth 5 seconds after you tell them to. What type of measurement is this?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Interresponse time D. Latency

Question 69:

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 70:

To best describe a target behavior, you should:

A. Use objective, observable terms B. Use parent’s words C. Use emotional descriptors D. Use only numbers

Question 71:

What is generalization?

A. Skill used only in sessions B. Skill lost after training C. Skill appears across settings, people, or stimuli D. Skill performed with prompts only

Question 72:

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

Question 73:

What is the role of a behavior technician when conducting a session?

A. To create new programs and interventions B. To conduct formal assessments C. To modify the treatment plan as needed D. To follow the behavior plan as directed by the supervising BCBA

Question 74:

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

Question 75:

Which of the following strategies is considered an antecedent-based intervention?

A. Prompting B. Punishment C. Task Analysis D. DRA