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Question 1:

Victoria gives her client a sticker on a token board every three minutes that her client goes without engaging in target maladaptive behaviors. What reinforcement schedule does this exemplify?

A. Fixed ratio B. Continuous reinforcement C. Variable interval D. Fixed interval

Question 2:

An RBT needs to maintain data integrity when graphing behavior. What should they do if they notice an error?

A. Ignore it B. Correct the mistake and document it C. Wait until the supervisor notices D. Erase all incorrect data

Question 3:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

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

Question 4:

RBTs who accept gifts from clients may be violating:

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

Question 5:

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.

Question 6:

What is the main purpose of conducting a preference assessment?

A. To identify activities or items that clients enjoy B. To increase the likelihood of gaining instructional control C. To make the assessment process more engaging for the client D. To identify effective reinforcers for the client

Question 7:

During ____ stimuli are modified or manipulated so the desired behavior has a higher provability to occur and the contrary for undesired behaviors.

A. Antecedent Modifications B. Consequence Manipulations C. DRA D. DRO

Question 8:

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

Question 9:

A parent wants to know another client's progress. The RBT should:

A. Tell them everything B. Politely explain that’s confidential C. Ask the BCBA D. Share generic data

Question 10:

Your client engages in elopement (running away) from their seat in the classroom. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to provide reinforcement to your client for sitting in their seat. Which type of differential reinforcement are you implementing?

A. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) B. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) C. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI) D. None of the above

Question 11:

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 12:

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

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

Question 13:

What is the best way to describe an operational definition?

A. Objective and measurable B. Based on feelings C. Subjective D. Variable

Question 14:

What does an antecedent intervention involve?

A. A strategy for preventing target behaviors. B. A technique to address behavior after it occurs. C. A way to operationally define target behaviors. D. A strategy for responding to target behaviors.

Question 15:

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

Question 16:

A token economy is a system used to:

A. Punish unwanted behavior B. Track inappropriate behavior C. Provide learners with tokens they can exchange for rewards D. Decrease a child's attention span

Question 17:

Emma is learning to write her name. Her RBT, Sophia, first reinforces her for scribbling on paper, then for forming the first letter, then for writing her full name. What strategy is being used?

A. Shaping B. Differential Reinforcement C. Prompt Fading D. Generalization

Question 18:

When a behavior analyst breaks down a difficult behavior into a series of discrete steps, this is called a ___?

A. Task Technology B. Recipe for success C. Task Analysis D. Conceptual Analysis

Question 19:

What should an RBT do if they encounter a situation outside of their scope of practice?

A. Address the issue immediately to avoid delays B. Ignore the situation and focus on current tasks C. Attempt to solve the issue using general knowledge D. Refer the issue to their supervisor

Question 20:

A teacher gives a student a break from independent seated work exactly 1 hour after their last break. What schedule of reinforcement does this describe?

A. Fixed ratio B. Fixed interval C. Variable ratio D. Variable interval

Question 21:

Emma's RBT is collecting data on her tantrum behavior. Each time a tantrum occurs, the RBT records what happened before (Emma was told "no"), the behavior (Emma cried and screamed), and what happened after (Emma was ignored). What type of data collection is this?

A. ABC data collection B. Functional analysis C. Momentary time sampling D. Frequency recording

Question 22:

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

Question 23:

Mia, an RBT, wants to post a photo of her client making progress on her personal social media page. What is the ethical concern with this?

A. There is no issue as long as she gets a lot of likes B. It is a violation of HIPAA and confidentiality rules C. It is okay if she does not use the client's name D. It is okay if the client's parents give permission

Question 24:

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

Question 25:

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.

Question 26:

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 27:

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

Question 28:

If an RBT disagrees with the BCBA about a program, the FIRST step is to:

A. Change the program themselves B. Ask for clarification C. Complain to parents D. Ignore and follow plan

Question 29:

Which best describes frequency measurement?

A. Number of times behavior occurs B. How long behavior occurs C. How intense behavior is D. The time between behaviors

Question 30:

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 31:

A learner previously screamed to escape demanding tasks. Now, they receive breaks only when asking politely for a break, while screaming is ignored (no longer ends the task). Which two procedures are combined in this intervention?

A. DRA and Extinction B. DRI and Shaping C. DRO and Modeling D. Reinforcement only

Question 32:

A supervisor has noted an increase in a client's problematic behavior after an extinction procedure was put in place. How should the RBT respond?

A. Discontinue the extinction procedure B. Introduce a new reinforcement strategy without consulting the supervisor C. Ignore the behavior and wait for it to subside D. Monitor and document the increase while informing the BCBA

Question 33:

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

Question 34:

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

Question 35:

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 36:

During ____ a behavior that is both desirable and topographically incompatible with the target behavior is reinforced.

A. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors C. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates D. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors

Question 37:

Your session notes include: "Client threw a tantrum because he was upset." What's wrong with this?

A. It's too short B. It needs a graph C. It describes a good session D. It includes interpretation, not observation

Question 38:

When graphing, which axis is time displayed on?

A. Y-axis B. X-axis C. Legend D. Title

Question 39:

What type of prompt is physically guiding a child's hand?

A. Verbal B. Model C. Full Physical D. Gesture

Question 40:

Your BCBA provides your client's caregiver with a questionnaire to fill out about the child's behavior to get more information about what they're seeing outside of therapy sessions. This type of tool falls under which category of assessments?

A. Indirect assessment B. Skill assessment C. Descriptive assessment D. Preference assessment

Question 41:

Who sets the final mastery criteria for each program?

A. Parent B. Teacher C. Supervisor/BCBA D. Client

Question 42:

When should an RBT report an incident to their supervisor?

A. Only if it is a major incident B. Any time there is an unexpected or significant event C. Only if the incident involves aggressive behavior D. Only if the client requests it

Question 43:

The rate of a given behavior is higher in the presence of a stimulus than when that stimulus is absent. This is an example of...

A. Stimulus Control B. Operant Conditioning C. Respondent Behavior D. Reinforcer

Question 44:

A differential reinforcement procedure where all behaviors EXCEPT one specific behavior are reinforced is referred to as ___?

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

Question 45:

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

Question 46:

Which schedule of reinforcement is used when reinforcement is provided after an average amount of time has passed?

A. Fixed Ratio B. Fixed Interval C. Variable Ratio D. Variable Interval

Question 47:

If an RBT observes another team member violating ethical guidelines, what should they do?

A. Discuss it directly with the client's family B. Report it to their supervisor C. Ignore it to maintain team harmony D. Address the behavior privately with the team member

Question 48:

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

Question 49:

How should RBTs respond to feedback from their supervisor?

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

Question 50:

What type of chaining procedure consists of prompting each step until the final step, which the learner then completes independently?

A. Forward B. Backward C. Total Task D. None of these

Question 51:

Which of the following is not included in a written skill acquisition plan?

A. Specific skill goals B. A description of the behaviors targeted for reduction C. Mastery criteria D. Materials for teaching the skill

Question 52:

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 53:

___ are involved in Classical Conditioning as Antecedent Conditions

A. Unconditioned Response, Conditioned Response, Respondent Behaviors B. Unconditioned Stimulus, Conditioned Stimulus, Neutral Stimulus C. Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement D. Positive Punishment, Negative Punishment

Question 54:

Which of the following are functions of behavior?

A. Task completion, play, access, attention B. Attention, escape, access to tangibles C. Automatic reinforcement, control, freedom D. Escape, retrieval, demand

Question 55:

DRA stands for:

A. Differential Reinforcement of All B. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior C. Discrete Response Analysis D. Discrete Random Access

Question 56:

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

Question 57:

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 58:

Which of the following is NOT a continuous measurement procedure?

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

Question 59:

During a tantrum, Ethan, an RBT, uses a stopwatch to measure how long his client, Ava, engages in crying and screaming. What type of data is Ethan collecting?

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

Question 60:

If Noah goes without calling his brother names an entire week, he earns a trip to GameWorks. What reinforcement procedure is this?

A. DRA B. DRO C. SR D. DRI

Question 61:

A supervisor asks you to record how long each tantrum lasts. Which measurement is BEST?

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

Question 62:

The RBT recorded 18 instances of the child throwing items in the classroom. What type of continuous measurement procedure is the RBT implementing?

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

Question 63:

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

Question 64:

What is an extinction burst?

A. A permanent increase in the problem behavior B. A temporary increase in problem behavior when extinction is first implemented C. A sudden decrease in all behaviors D. A type of reinforcement

Question 65:

An RBT suspects that a client may be experiencing abuse. What should they do?

A. Talk to the client to gather more information B. Address the issue with the client's family C. Ignore the signs if they are uncertain D. Report the suspicion to their supervisor immediately

Question 66:

Sophia’s mom gave her a list of items to purchase at the grocery store while she was at work. When she returned home, she reviewed the list to check if Sophia had bought all the items. What type of data collection method is being used in this scenario?

A. Frequency B. Latency C. Interval Recording D. Permanent Product

Question 67:

Sophia is an RBT, and she is recording data on a line graph. On which axis should she put the date?

A. Y-axis B. X-axis C. D-axis D. No need to record date

Question 68:

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 69:

Julia wants to know how much time passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Latency D. Inter-Response Time

Question 70:

Which prompt is least intrusive?

A. Verbal B. Gesture C. Physical D. Model

Question 71:

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

Question 72:

You taught your client to label a refrigerator on a 2D picture card. The next day, your client's mother informs you that he has been pointing to the refrigerator in their kitchen and saying, "Refrigerator!" What does this demonstrate?

A. Discrimination B. Generalization C. Behavior modification D. Shaping

Question 73:

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 74:

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 75:

Who is allowed to update a client’s behavior plan?

A. Parent B. BCBA C. RBT D. Sibling