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Question 1:

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

Question 2:

What’s the best definition of generalization?

A. Skill used only in presence of RBT B. Skill used across people, settings, and stimuli C. Behavior stops when reinforcement is faded D. Prompt dependence

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:

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 5:

An RBT should record data:

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

Question 6:

How would you explain shaping to a parent who knows nothing about applied behavior analysis?

A. Each time your child gets closer to the final behavior, we will reward them. B. Positive reinforcement will be used every time your child gets closer to the terminal behavior. C. For each successive approximation, your child will receive a reward. D. We picked a terminal behavior and will be reinforcing successive approximations towards that behavior.

Question 7:

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"

Question 8:

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 9:

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

Question 10:

Sarah has spent the last month recording frequency data on how often her client, Alex, insults his siblings. The data is broken down by the number of insults per session across ten sessions. If Sarah's BCBA asked her to graph this data, where should she record the frequency of insults?

A. On the X-axis B. On the Y-axis C. Condition change line D. Graph legend

Question 11:

Escape, attention, tangible, sensory are:

A. Teaching strategies B. Methods of intervention C. Function of behavior D. Types of prompts

Question 12:

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.

Question 13:

Punishment can be either socially mediated or automatic. Which of the following is the best example of automatic punishment?

A. Your little brothers are constantly fighting. Now, when they fight you take away their Xbox. They no longer fight when you are around. B. You typically order the salmon roll from your local sushi place, but they are out of salmon. You order tuna instead. C. You buy a brand new sweatshirt from a popular online store. When it arrives, you wear it for a day, but it is too tight and itchy. You no longer wear the sweatshirt. D. It usually takes you 45 minutes to get to work. Today, you try a new route and turn down a different street. You get to work 20 minutes faster, and now always take that route.

Question 14:

An RBT uses tally marks to record every time a student yells. This method is called:

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

Question 15:

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 16:

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

Question 17:

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

A. Instruction to "touch red" B. A child's tantrum C. Data collection D. A reinforcement schedule

Question 18:

During a session with Ethan, you will consider his preferences for reinforcement activities. Whose preferences should take priority?

A. The therapist's preferences B. The client's preferences C. The parent's preferences D. The supervisor's preferences

Question 19:

How would you record the number of times a student raises their hand in a classroom?

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

Question 20:

What is “prompt dependency”?

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

Question 21:

What is the role of an RBT in behavior assessment?

A. To conduct functional analysis B. To assist with data collection C. To interpret results D. To design the assessment

Question 22:

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

Question 23:

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 24:

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 25:

Reinforcement is delivered on average every 2 minutes in which the behavior occurs. What reinforcement schedule is this?

A. FR-2 B. FI-2 C. VR-2 D. VI-2

Question 26:

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 27:

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)

Question 28:

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 29:

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

Question 30:

What should you do if client data is lost?

A. Ignore it B. Inform supervisor C. Make up data D. Tell the parent

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:

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

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

Question 33:

Your client's parents ask you for your personal phone number. How should you respond?

A. Give the parents your phone number in case they have questions about their child's programming B. Give the parents your phone number in case of an emergency C. Do not give the parents your phone number and refer them to your supervisor D. Do not give the parents your phone number and tell them this is not allowed

Question 34:

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

Question 35:

What should an RBT do if they are unable to collect data during a session?

A. Wait until the next session to note any behaviors B. Estimate the data based on memory C. Document that data was not collected and inform their supervisor D. Omit the data from the report

Question 36:

A reinforcement schedule with reinforcement after every behavior is:

A. Fixed interval B. Continuous C. Variable ratio D. VR-3

Question 37:

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

Question 38:

Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1) is mainly used to ____ and it is the same as ____.

A. Maintain Behaviors; Continuous Measurement B. Maintain Behaviors; Continuous Reinforcement C. Strengthen new Behaviors; Continuous Reinforcement D. Teach new Behaviors; Continuous Measurement

Question 39:

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 40:

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 41:

What is the main difference between Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Incidental Teaching?

A. There is no difference between the two methods B. Incidental teaching does not use reinforcement C. Incidental teaching happens naturally in everyday situations D. DTT is a more effective teaching method than incidental teaching

Question 42:

How should RBTs respond to feedback from their supervisor?

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

Question 43:

The clients are protected by privacy laws and ethical codes. To remain within the ethical standards laid out by the BACB, who should you talk to about specific details of your cases?

A. RBTs that you work with that aren't on the case, but know the client, and BCBAS involved with the case. B. Only RBTs involved with the case, and outside BCBAs not involved with the case. C. RBTs and BCBAs involved with the case. D. Only BCBAs involved with the case

Question 44:

Lily's RBT is working on increasing her independence. The RBT conducts an assessment where Lily is asked to complete various daily tasks, such as brushing her teeth and tying her shoes. What type of assessment is being conducted?

A. Functional Behavior Assessment B. Preference Assessment C. Functional Skills Assessment D. Functional Analysis

Question 45:

50 minutes elapsed since the last tantrum ended to when the following started. This interval is known as

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. None of the Above

Question 46:

RBTs are required to receive monthly supervision from an approved supervision provider. If you work 100 hours in July, what minimum supervision hours would you need to meet the requirements?

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

Question 47:

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

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

Question 48:

Ava and her sister counted how many times they could jump over a rope within one minute and counted 15 times per minute. This is an example of which measurement?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Rate D. Percent of occurrence

Question 49:

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 50:

Kevin helps a 19-year-old client learn to shop for groceries. The client can make a list, find items, and scan them but forgets some steps at the self-checkout. Kevin lets the client do the checkout alone and only helps with the steps the client doesn't know. What type of teaching is Kevin using?

A. Forward chaining B. Backwards chaining C. Behavior chain interruption strategy D. Total task chaining

Question 51:

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 52:

What is one of the core responsibilities of an RBT?

A. Creating individualized behavior plans B. Monitoring and reporting client progress C. Administering psychological tests D. Setting client treatment goals

Question 53:

Mia's BCBA wants to measure how long it takes for Mia to respond to a direction after being given a verbal prompt. What type of measurement procedure should the RBT use?

A. Frequency recording B. Latency recording C. Duration recording D. Whole interval recording

Question 54:

You accidentally record data under the wrong client's name. What should you do?

A. Correct it immediately B. Ignore it C. Don't report it D. Notify your supervisor and correct the documentation

Question 55:

A motivating operation (MO) affects:

A. The form of a behavior B. The effectiveness of a reinforcer C. The frequency of problem behavior D. The function of an antecedent

Question 56:

If authorized by the BCBA to train a family in DTT, what is the RBT's first priority?

A. Reinforce independent responses B. Model and explain each step C. Only provide written materials D. Let family lead practice

Question 57:

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 58:

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

Question 59:

When implementing discrete trial teaching (DTT), what is the first step?

A. Provide reinforcement B. Deliver the antecedent C. Deliver the consequence D. Record the data

Question 60:

Which of the following is an example of discrete trial training (DTT)?

A. A teacher rewards a student for using complete sentences in conversation throughout the day. B. A therapist asks a child, "What is this?" while pointing to an apple, reinforces a correct response, and repeats the trial multiple times. C. A child learns to wash their hands by following a visual schedule. D. A parent waits for a child to request a toy before giving it to them.

Question 61:

What is the primary focus of ABA therapy?

A. Only decreasing problem behaviors B. Teaching new skills C. Collecting data on all behaviors D. Using punishment

Question 62:

Your BCBA asks you to record how many times your client hits others. Which method would you use to record this behavior?

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

Question 63:

A "motivating operation" in ABA refers to:

A. Any behavior that leads to reinforcement B. Something that changes the value of a reinforcer or punishment C. A system for tracking behavior data D. A punishment designed to reduce behavior

Question 64:

When recording data on a line graph, on which axis should you place the date?

A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. D-axis D. You would not enter a date on the graph

Question 65:

Olivia is working on a puzzle with her mom in the kitchen. Suddenly, Olivia's sister asks for help with her math homework, and their mom leaves to assist her. After five minutes of being alone, Olivia starts banging her fists on the table. Based on this scenario, what is the most likely function of Olivia's behavior?

A. Attention B. Anger C. Escape D. Tangible

Question 66:

The best time to reinforce a new skill is:

A. Right after it occurs B. End of session C. Next session D. Monthly

Question 67:

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 68:

Jessica works with a 6-year-old client three times a week. Whenever she is at the client's house, she talks about the Las Vegas Golden Knights with the client's parents. Knowing Jessica's enthusiasm, the parents buy her a Knights jersey. If Jessica accepts the jersey, what would this most likely represent?

A. Ethical behavior B. Lack of communication C. Conflict of interest D. Illegal activity

Question 69:

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 70:

You are an RBT working with a client in a clinic setting. The client's parents ask you to send them a summary of their child's session notes via email. How should you respond?

A. Email the notes to the parents as soon as possible. B. Tell the parents that you are not allowed to email them the notes, but you can print them out for them. C. Tell the parents that you will need to check with your supervising BCBA to see if this is allowed. D. Tell the parents that this is not allowed and that they will have to speak with the clinic director if they have questions.

Question 71:

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 72:

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 73:

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 74:

Paul needs a quick and efficient way to record the task engagement of five different students. Which measurement procedure would be the best choice?

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

Question 75:

Which of the following is an indirect assessment method?

A. ABC data collection B. Preference assessment C. Direct observation D. Interview with parents or caregivers