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Question 1:

Lara is generally well-behaved but prefers staying up late with her family. Whenever Lara's mom says, "Time to get ready for bed," Lara starts to cry and begs to stay up late. What function most likely describes Lara's response to her mom's bedtime cue?

A. Attention B. Escape/Avoidance C. Access to tangible items D. Automatic

Question 2:

To maximize learning, an RBT should:

A. Ignore client B. Use reinforcement immediately C. Use only punishment D. Vary reinforcement schedule often

Question 3:

What does a functional analysis involve?

A. Changing antecedents only B. Manipulating variables to test function C. Only using indirect assessment D. Just recording data

Question 4:

Liam's client enjoys collecting pens and has a bucket filled with different colors. During a session, Liam works with his client to sort the pens into different containers by color, using this activity to help the client identify and name the colors.

A. Naturalistic teaching B. Discrete trial teaching C. Discrimination training D. Stimulus transfer control procedures

Question 5:

In an ABA program, what is the primary use of error correction?

A. To punish incorrect responses B. To ignore all responses until the learner gets it right C. To reteach correct responses after an incorrect one is made D. To reinforce incorrect responses

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:

Kevin is reinforced when he asks to take a break from his activities instead of throwing their belongings on the floor. Which of the following types of reinforcement is this an example of?

A. Positive conditioned B. Positive unconditioned C. Negative unconditioned D. Negative conditioned

Question 8:

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

Question 9:

You record the time from the end of one behavior to the start of another - this is:

A. Count B. Inter-response time C. Rate D. Whole interval

Question 10:

Who is responsible for implementing the crisis plan?

A. Parent B. School only C. RBT and all trained staff D. Only BCBA

Question 11:

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

Question 12:

What is a defining feature of a fixed interval schedule?

A. Reinforcement is delivered after a set amount of time B. Reinforcement is random C. Delivered after each response D. Varies by session

Question 13:

Elijah's mom starts a timer whenever he engages in a tantrum. When the tantrum ends, she stops the timer and writes down the total number of minutes. What type of data is she collecting?

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-response time D. Trials to criterion

Question 14:

You're using partial interval recording. A behavior happens for 3 seconds in a 10-second interval. Do you mark it?

A. Yes B. No C. Only if it continues D. Wait until next interval

Question 15:

Which of the following is a role of the RBT in the service delivery system?

A. Implementing behavior intervention plans B. Designing behavior intervention plans C. Assessing behavior D. All of the above

Question 16:

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 17:

In a functional behavior assessment (FBA), what is the primary goal?

A. To find new ways to punish behavior B. To understand the purpose of a behavior C. To observe behaviors without any intervention D. To create a data collection sheet

Question 18:

What does ABC stand for in behavior analysis?

A. Antecedent, Behavior, Control B. Action, Balance, Correction C. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence D. Action, Behavior, Consequence

Question 19:

This morning, Alex attempted to carry his coffee cup, his water cup, and his bowl of oatmeal up the stairs. Halfway up the stairs, everything spilled all over Alex. He now carries one thing at a time. Why did Alex's behavior change?

A. Alex was burned B. Positive punishment C. Negative reinforcement D. Alex learned a better way to carry things

Question 20:

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 21:

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

Question 22:

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 23:

The RBT is working with a new client to identify preferences. The RBT presents 5 items in front of the child: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. The RBT states to pick one, so the child chooses the bubbles. In the next presentation of the stimuli, the bubbles are taken out of the array, and the other items are re-arranged. The RBT instructs the client again to choose one. Which preference assessment is being implemented?

A. Multiple stimuli without replacement B. Multiple stimuli with replacement C. Forced choice D. None of the Above

Question 24:

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

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

Question 25:

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 26:

Which term is used to describe anything an organism does that is observable and measurable?

A. Behavior B. Subjective C. Function D. Analysis

Question 27:

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 28:

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 29:

If an RBT recommends a change in procedures based solely on a parent’s request, what guideline might this violate?

A. BACB Ethics, Supervision B. HIPAA C. FERPA D. Graphing best practices

Question 30:

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 31:

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

Question 32:

A BCBA asks you to conduct a preference assessment. What is the purpose of this?

A. To teach a new skill B. To determine the function of a behavior C. To measure how often a behavior occurs D. To identify potential reinforcers

Question 33:

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 34:

The most objective session note records:

A. “Good day” B. “4 instances of hitting, 0 crying” C. “Client happy” D. “Much improvement”

Question 35:

What are you measuring when you take permanent product data?

A. Production B. Length of time C. Intensity D. You aren't measuring anything

Question 36:

A client is learning to button a shirt. You start by teaching the last step first. This method is:

A. Prompt fading B. Forward chaining C. Backward chaining D. Total task chaining

Question 37:

You are recording the duration data of your client. What tool do you use?

A. Counter B. Stopwatch C. Tally sheet D. Graph

Question 38:

Calculate IOA if RBT A records 12 behaviors and RBT B records 10, what is IOA?

A. 75% B. 80% C. 90% D. 100%

Question 39:

During an initial assessment, an RBT was assisting a BCaBA. The RBT was asked to pay close attention to the consequences of problematic behaviors. The BCaBA told the RBT that he wanted to hypothesize about the WHY behind the client's responses. The RBT is most likely assisting with a(n) ___.

A. Preference Assessment B. Individualized Assessment C. Environmental Assessment D. Functional Assessment

Question 40:

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent intervention?

A. Extinction B. Differential reinforcement C. Using a visual schedule D. Punishment

Question 41:

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 42:

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 43:

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 44:

You are asked to graph the frequency of a client's aggressive behaviors. Which axis of the line graph should you put the frequency of the behavior on?

A. The x-axis B. The y-axis C. The z-axis D. None of the above

Question 45:

Sophia collects frequency data on her client's hand-raising behavior. She needs to enter the data on a graph. What type of graph is most commonly used in ABA to display behavior data over time?

A. Bar graph B. Line graph C. Scatter plot D. Pie chart

Question 46:

Noah used to cry at the store to get his parents to buy candy. Recently, his parents have stopped giving him candy when he cries. Over the past few weeks, Noah has cried more intensely, but his parents continue to ignore the behavior. What is this increase in crying called?

A. Reinforcement B. Spontaneous recovery C. Negative reinforcement D. Extinction burst

Question 47:

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

Question 48:

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 49:

Which of the following increases the future likelihood of a behavior?

A. Punishment B. Motivation C. Reinforcement D. Rewards

Question 50:

Shaping is used when:

A. The behavior needs to be gradually taught B. The behavior already exists C. The behavior should be punished D. The behavior is aggressive

Question 51:

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 52:

Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) means:

A. Reinforce only same behavior B. Reinforce behavior that can’t happen at same time as the problem behavior C. Punish behavior D. Use interval data

Question 53:

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

Question 54:

What is your role as an RBT during a functional assessment?

A. To criticize the assessment B. To assist with the assessment C. To stand by without participating D. To conduct the assessment independently

Question 55:

A parent asks you to stay an extra hour after your session. What should you do?

A. Say yes if you're free B. Charge them directly C. Stay and bill it later D. Say no and refer them to your supervisor

Question 56:

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 57:

Olivia is counting how many times their client pinches themselves. What type of measurement is Olivia using?

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

Question 58:

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 59:

Emily is working with her client, Jake, on a gross motor imitation target, specifically clapping hands. Jake has independently clapped hands in the past and has imitated peers clapping. Every time Emily says "Do this" and claps her hands, Jake holds up his hands and stares at her, and Emily always completes the response for him. This illustrates an example of:

A. Prompt dependency B. Behavior modification C. Reinforcement D. Behavioral contrast

Question 60:

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 61:

If a child never initiates interaction with peers unless prompted by an RBT, what is lacking?

A. Maintenance B. Generalization C. Shaping D. Fading

Question 62:

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 63:

Which teaching method involves starting with the least intrusive prompt and increasing assistance only as needed?

A. Forward chaining B. Backward chaining C. Least to most prompting D. Most to least prompting

Question 64:

Which of the following is an example of maintaining client dignity?

A. Sharing client information to assist another team member without consent B. Avoiding conversations with the client's family C. Ensuring client confidentiality is protected D. Using the client's first name when posting on social media

Question 65:

A child learned to tie their shoes months ago and can still do it independently without recent practice sessions. What does this demonstrate?

A. Prompt Dependency B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Chaining

Question 66:

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

Question 67:

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 68:

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 69:

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

Question 70:

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

Question 71:

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

A. Escape B. Control C. Automatic D. Attention

Question 72:

When writing a session note, you should do all of the following except:

A. Use objective language B. Use subjective language C. Write in measurable terms D. Write professionally

Question 73:

What is the definition of latency in behavior measurement?

A. The time from the end of one behavior to the start of the next behavior B. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a given stimulus C. The total time a behavior occurs D. The number of times a behavior occurs

Question 74:

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 75:

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