Registered Behavior Technician Practice Exam RBT Practice Test Time Remaining: 01:20:00 Question 1 of 75 Question 1: Amelia, an RBT, receives a friend request on social media from her client and the client's mother. What is the best course of action for Amelia to take in this scenario? A. Accept the client's friend request on social media. B. Accept only the mother's friend request on social media. C. Do not accept either friend request on social media to maintain a professional work environment. D. Accept both friend requests on social media. Next Question 2: What is the role of the RBT if a client gets hurt? A. Ignore it B. Report to BCBA and guardian C. Only tell the parent D. Tell another RBT Previous Next Question 3: Emma wants to make changes to her behavior to be healthier. She starts by self-monitoring her exercise routine. During week 1, she records exercising 3 times and a total of 90 minutes. What types of measurement did Emma use? A. Inter-Response time and duration B. Duration and rate C. Count and latency D. Inter-Response time and momentary time sampling Previous Next Question 4: What is the primary focus during an FBA interview? A. Listing reinforcers B. Gathering information about function C. Diagnosing disorder D. Teaching new behaviors Previous Next Question 5: 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 6: While driving past a farm, Emily looks out the window and says, "Cow." What type of verbal operant is Emily demonstrating? A. Manding B. Tacting C. Protesting D. Scripting Previous Next Question 7: Evelyn's mother gives her a cup of mango juice. Evelyn throws the cup and screams. Her mother says, "What's wrong? You asked for mango juice!" What was the antecedent in this scenario? A. Evelyn screams. B. Evelyn throws the cup. C. Evelyn's mother gives her a cup of mango juice. D. Evelyn's mother asks what's wrong Previous Next Question 8: 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 9: 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. Previous Next Question 10: What does "task analysis" involve? A. Ignoring steps that are too difficult B. Grouping all tasks together C. Teaching skills in no particular order D. Breaking down a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps Previous Next Question 11: 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 12: An RBT charts aggressive incidents but isn't sure how to label minor incidents. What should they do? A. Leave them out B. Ask the BCBA C. Use their own labels D. Ask another RBT Previous Next Question 13: Milana wants to measure the amount of time that passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect? A. Duration B. Response Latency C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Rate Previous Next Question 14: 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 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: 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 Previous Next Question 17: Which of the following is NOT a type of functional behavioral assessment procedure? A. ABC Data Collection B. Free Operant C. Functional Analysis D. Scatterplot Analyses Previous Next Question 18: Which of the following actions best illustrates maintaining client dignity? A. Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality B. Respecting cultural differences C. Only sharing client information with stakeholders and your supervisors D. All of the above Previous Next Question 19: 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 Previous Next Question 20: In order to find out how many times a student raise their hand, one would measure? A. Frequency B. Duration C. IRT D. Percent of Occurrence Previous Next Question 21: 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 22: 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 23: Who is responsible for implementing the crisis plan? A. Parent B. School only C. RBT and all trained staff D. Only BCBA Previous Next Question 24: 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 25: 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 Previous Next Question 26: Jasmine is recording her client's behavior by starting a stopwatch when the client begins screaming and stopping it when the client stops. She then records the total time the client engaged in screaming. What type of measurement procedure is Jasmine using? A. Latency B. Inter-response time C. Frequency D. Duration Previous Next Question 27: 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 28: Jhon makes noises with his mouth while sitting in math class. When the teacher tells him to stop, he continues. Now, the teacher ignores him, and Jhon's noises get louder and more frequent. What describes this behavior change? A. Resistance to Extinction B. Extinction C. Extinction failure D. Extinction burst Previous Next Question 29: What type of reinforcement system is based on time? A. Ratio B. Interval C. DRA D. DRI Previous Next Question 30: The most intrusive prompt is: A. Full physical B. Visual C. Verbal D. Gestural Previous Next Question 31: Who authorizes changes when there is suspected child abuse? A. Parent B. RBT C. BCBA/supervisor and mandatory reporting protocol D. Teacher Previous Next Question 32: Olivia records interval data for her students' classroom participation using 5-minute intervals. Student A participates in classwork for two minutes during the interval from 8:00-8:05 AM. Olivia marks that interval as a ✔ (or yes/+). Assuming she is recording data accurately, what type of measurement procedure is she using? A. Momentary time sampling B. Whole interval recording C. Planned activity check D. Partial interval recording Previous Next Question 33: 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 Previous Next Question 34: What is "prompt fading"? A. Increasing the number of prompts given to a learner B. Gradually reducing assistance in performing a task C. Ignoring the learner until they perform independently D. Providing continuous reinforcement Previous Next Question 35: Task analysis is used to: A. Reduce behavior B. Identify reinforcers C. Measure duration D. Teach complex skills step-by-step Previous Next Question 36: 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 Previous Next Question 37: 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 38: What should an RBT do to maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families? A. Attend family events to build rapport B. Accept personal gifts from clients C. Share personal contact information for emergencies D. Keep interactions limited to service-related matters Previous Next Question 39: What is it called when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced? A. Punishment B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Extinction Previous Next Question 40: A parent asks about another client\'s progress. You should: A. Tell them everything B. Say you\'re not allowed to share C. Ask the BCBA to share D. None of the above Previous Next Question 41: This term is used to describe what occurs immediately before "the behavior"? A. Antecedent B. Attention C. Consequence D. Response Previous Next Question 42: James, an RBT, is about to start a session with his client. To ensure a successful session, what should he do at a minimum? A. Before starting, he should conduct a functional behavioral assessment and a full preference assessment. B. He can just wing it and see how it goes session to session. C. He should know what he is measuring during the session and have the materials required to measure those responses before the session starts. D. A cup of coffee is all he needs. Previous Next Question 43: Which reinforcement schedule is based on an average number of correct responses? A. FR2 B. FI3 C. DRO D. VR3 Previous Next Question 44: 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 Previous Next Question 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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. Previous Next Question 48: 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 49: 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. Previous Next Question 50: 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 Previous Next Question 51: Jacob, an RBT, tracks how often his client, Mia, leaves her seat during a 30-minute class. What type of data is Jacob collecting? A. Frequency B. Latency C. Duration D. Interresponse time Previous Next Question 52: When should you collect baseline data? A. After intervention B. Before teaching new skill C. Only if BCBA is present D. Never Previous Next Question 53: 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 Previous Next Question 54: Which of the following is NOT a function of behavior? A. Attention B. Escape C. Sensory stimulation D. Spontaneity Previous Next Question 55: 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 56: 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 Previous Next Question 57: When preparing to collect data, which of the following steps should be completed first? A. Selecting a tracking method B. Collecting baseline data C. Verifying data D. Defining the target behavior Previous Next Question 58: When observing safety concerns, RBTs should: A. Hide from parents B. Document and immediately inform the supervisor C. Resolve issues alone D. Share with other RBTs only Previous Next Question 59: To best protect client confidentiality, session notes should be stored: A. On desk in plain sight B. In a locked cabinet C. At home D. On a phone without password Previous Next Question 60: Liam hit his sister three times while the family ate dinner at a restaurant. His mom recorded three tally marks on a tracking sheet. What type of data collection method did Liam's mom use? A. Duration B. Frequency C. Percent of occurrence D. Rate Previous Next Question 61: Olivia is teaching her client, Mason, to follow a visual schedule for getting dressed. She gives him a checklist with pictures showing each step: putting on a shirt, pants, socks, and shoes. What strategy is she using? A. Discrete Trial Training B. Verbal Prompting C. Task Analysis D. Differential Reinforcement Previous Next Question 62: Which of the following best describes "modeling" in behavior analysis? A. Reinforcing the learner for independent behavior B. Punishing incorrect responses C. Demonstrating the desired behavior for the learner to imitate D. Ignoring all behaviors until improvement is seen Previous Next Question 63: 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. Previous Next Question 64: 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 65: Sophia, an RBT, is working with Olivia, who prefers using a speech device to communicate. Olivia's parents want her to use vocal speech instead and ask Sophia to ignore the device's responses. Whose preferences should Sophia prioritize? A. Olivia's parents B. Olivia's teacher C. Olivia D. The BCBA Previous Next Question 66: 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. Previous Next Question 67: What is the function of indirect assessment? A. Directly observe behavior B. Interview or questionnaire C. Manipulate variables D. Event recording Previous Next Question 68: 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 69: When should data be recorded during a session? A. At the end of the day B. After the behavior has changed C. Immediately after the behavior occurs D. Only if the behavior is problematic Previous Next Question 70: What should you do if client data is lost? A. Ignore it B. Inform supervisor C. Make up data D. Tell the parent Previous Next Question 71: Ethan, an RBT, is teaching his client, Leo, how to greet people. At first, he rewards Leo for saying "hi" to his family members. Later, he reinforces him for greeting teachers and classmates as well. What principle is Ethan applying? A. Extinction B. Generalization C. Differential Reinforcement D. Discrimination Training Previous Next Question 72: Isabella sees a green ball and says, "Green." She sees grass and says, "Green." She also sees dark green leaves on a tree and says, "Green." What is this an example of? A. Overgeneralization B. Response Generalization C. Stimulus Generalization D. Response Maintenance Previous Next Question 73: 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 74: 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 75: An RBT observes that a client consistently engages in stimming (e.g., hand-flapping) only during solo worksheet activities. This pattern most directly provides information about: A. The function of the behavior B. Antecedents that evoke the behavior C. The effectiveness of current interventions D. How to collect data on the behavior Previous Submit Test