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Question 1:

Which of the following is an example of a Three-Term-Contingency that uses Positive Reinforcement?

A. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs more often in the future) B. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs more often in the future) C. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs less often in the future). D. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs less often in the future)

Question 2:

Which of the following should be included in session notes?

A. The RBT's personal opinions on the client's progress B. Only positive observations C. General summaries without specific details D. Objective details about the client's behavior and progress

Question 3:

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.

Question 4:

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 5:

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 6:

A BCBA Task Analyzed the skill of Brushing Teeth. The instructions were clear; the first step would be to teach the client to dry his hands and put the towel away. Which Channing procedure is the RBT implementing in this case?

A. Forward Channing B. Backward Chaining C. Total Task D. Backward Chaining with Leaps Ahead

Question 7:

RBTs are expected to stay in good standing with the BACB. This includes renewing their RBT license as required. Part of the renewal process is retaking the competency assessment. How often do RBTs need to retake the competency assessment?

A. Every 6 months B. Every year C. Every 3 year D. Every 5 year

Question 8:

A teacher asked her students to draw on a piece of paper with their names on it. She didn't have to see them drawing to determine if they engaged in the response. Why is this?

A. The teacher could be using a Partial Interval recording strategy to determine the occurrence of the response. B. The teacher could be using Duration to determine the occurrence of the response. C. The teacher could be using Intuition to determine the occurrence of the response. D. The teacher could be using Permanent Product to determine the occurrence of the response.

Question 9:

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 10:

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 11:

Your client engages in hand-flapping behavior. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to provide your client with reinforcement any time they are not flapping their hands. 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 12:

When using a token economy, which of the following is necessary?

A. Identify backup reinforcers B. Identify target behaviors C. Identify a ratio of exchange D. All of the above

Question 13:

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 14:

Ava's client engages in aggressive behavior to escape non-preferred tasks. Instead of allowing him to escape, Ava modifies his work schedule to include frequent breaks so he doesn't feel overwhelmed. What type of antecedent strategy is she using?

A. Task Modification B. Positive Punishment C. Escape Extinction D. Functional Communication Training

Question 15:

Katie, an RBT, observes her client, Ethan, who frequently elopes. She notices that Ethan's elopement typically occurs when he is asked to complete a worksheet at school. The teacher usually responds by telling Ethan, "It's okay; you don't have to work on it today." What appears to be the function of Ethan's elopement?

A. Escape B. Access C. Refusal D. Sensory/Automatic

Question 16:

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 17:

Sarah is running DTT with her client. She provides the SD, waits for the learner's response, gives a prompt, provides feedback, and then pauses briefly before delivering the next SD. What did Sarah do wrong?

A. Provided the prompt after the response B. Waited for a response from the learner C. Provided feedback after the response D. Paused before the next SD

Question 18:

Sheila is working with a 3-year-old boy. He enjoys playing with toy dinosaurs, so she brings a bag full of toy dinosaurs to her session and allows him to play with them when he earns 5 tokens for following his rules. Toy dinosaurs would be a:

A. Generalized conditioned reinforcer B. Primary reinforcer C. Unconditioned reinforcer D. Conditioned reinforcer

Question 19:

Jason, an RBT, is using a reinforcement system where his client earns a token every time he completes a math problem correctly. Once the client earns 10 tokens, he can trade them for a preferred reward. What type of reinforcement system is Jason using?

A. Differential Reinforcement B. Token Economy C. Naturalistic Teaching D. Task Analysis

Question 20:

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 21:

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 22:

The most intrusive prompt is:

A. Full physical B. Visual C. Verbal D. Gestural

Question 23:

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 24:

What is the RBT’s main role in skill acquisition?

A. Write goals B. Design programs C. Implement programs as written D. Approve all changes

Question 25:

As an RBT, you must be prepared for a session as described by the skill acquisition plan. Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare for your session?

A. Discuss any changes with the other RBTs and supervisors on the team after each of your sessions. B. Before you arrive for session, make sure you have all the materials you may need to implement the treatment plan. C. Once you arrive at your session, review all notes from prior sessions, and plan out your day. D. Communicate with your supervisor immediately when you are unsure of how to implement an intervention.

Question 26:

Jake's dad reprimands him for not cleaning his dishes after dinner. The next day, Jake cleans his dishes, and his father immediately stops yelling. Jake is more likely to clean his dishes in the future. This is an example of:

A. Positive reinforcement B. Negative reinforcement C. Extinction D. Positive punishment

Question 27:

Emma, an RBT, gathers materials for data collection and program implementation. She spends 15 minutes reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming before her session. Emma has 2 questions and reaches out to her supervising BCBA for clarification. These are all necessary components of:

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

Question 28:

RBTs who accept gifts from clients may be violating:

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

Question 29:

Which best supports “least-to-most” prompting?

A. Start with gestural, then model, then partial, then full physical B. Always provide physical prompt first C. Provide reinforcement before prompting D. Fade prompts randomly

Question 30:

Mike is a 12-year-old boy who lives at home with his dad. Mike often interrupts his dad's work calls at inappropriate times. It was determined that the function of this behavior was attention from Mike's dad. Your BCBA instructs you to give Mike attention every 3 minutes continuously while Mike's dad is on a work call. What type of intervention does this most likely represent?

A. Non-contingent Reinforcement (NCR) B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) C. Punishment D. FR3

Question 31:

Which of the following actions illustrates maintaining client dignity?

A. Respecting cultural differences. B. Sharing client information only with authorized individuals. C. Protecting your client's privacy. D. All of the above

Question 32:

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 33:

Which of the following is an example of a motivating operation?

A. Being hungry B. Seeing a stop sign C. A ringing phone D. A traffic light turning green

Question 34:

During a session, a client was presented with a math exercise. The client read the question, answered it, and received 3 points for answering correctly. Identify the discriminative stimulus in this example.

A. Receiving 3 points B. The question C. Answering correctly D. No SD could be identified in this example

Question 35:

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 36:

Todd walks up to a vending machine, puts some coins inside, and punches in the code for his favorite beverage. The vending machine dispenses a beverage, which Todd then drinks. What type of consequence (from the choices below) does this example most closely exemplify?

A. Attention-based Reinforcement B. Automatic Reinforcement C. Socially Mediated Reinforcement D. .

Question 37:

Sarah is working as an RBT and has several responsibilities during her sessions with clients. Which of the following is NOT one of her roles as an RBT?

A. Design reinforcement systems B. Implement behavior plans C. Assist with parent training D. Conduct indirect assessments

Question 38:

Escape, attention, tangible, sensory are:

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

Question 39:

An RBT notices that a client's behavior plan suggests using non-contingent reinforcement (NCR). How should the RBT implement this?

A. Provide reinforcement only when the client engages in problem behavior B. Apply reinforcement contingent on task completion C. Use reinforcement only as a last resort D. Deliver reinforcement at predetermined intervals regardless of behavior

Question 40:

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 41:

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 42:

Which of the following is an example of an Unconditioned Punisher?

A. Escape B. Water C. Pain D. Food

Question 43:

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 44:

During a session, a client becomes aggressive (e.g., hitting). The behavior plan requires redirecting aggression, but you accidentally provide attention (e.g., consoling the client), unintentionally reinforcing the behavior. What is the immediate ethical action?

A. Ignore the plan and continue your approach B. Report the error to your supervising BCBA C. Hide the incident to avoid consequences D. Modify the plan independently to prevent future mistakes

Question 45:

Which of the following should be included in a session note?

A. Objective descriptions of the client's behavior B. Subjective opinions about the client's progress C. Personal thoughts and feelings of the RBT D. Irrelevant details about the session

Question 46:

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

Question 47:

Max's BCBA is working on decreasing spitting behaviors. Initially, Max is reinforced if he spits fewer than 20 times per day. Then, reinforcement is given for spitting fewer than 16 times and then fewer than 12 times. What type of design is being used?

A. Changing criterion design B. Parametric analysis C. Component analysis D. All of the above

Question 48:

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 49:

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

A. Sharing a client's private information with other RBTs B. Explaining to the waitress that your client has autism during a CBI C. Sharing a client's information only with a peer D. Not restricting the client's right to food or water

Question 50:

Which of the following variables would not require immediate communication with your BCBA?

A. Your client mastered one of their programs. B. Your client became ill during the session, so you ended the session 45 minutes early. C. Your client's caregivers reported concerns about their progress and another RBT's performance. D. Your client started a new medication.

Question 51:

An RBT is using the Token Economy to reinforce the Following Directions. The tokens are checkmarks on a piece of paper. Whenever the client trades his tokens for reinforcers, the therapist should___

A. Erase all the checkmarks B. Erase the number of checkmarks corresponding to the traded reinforcer C. Let the client keep some tokens to avoid problematic behaviors D. Add more checkmarks to the piece of paper to keep track of the transactions

Question 52:

Liam is tracking how long his clients spend brushing their teeth each morning. He starts a stopwatch when the client begins brushing and stops it when they finish. What type of data collection method is Liam using?

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

Question 53:

Olivia's client often runs away from the table when it's time for work. Instead of allowing him to escape, Olivia blocks his attempts and redirects him back to his seat while reinforcing him to stay seated. What behavior reduction strategy is being used?

A. Extinction B. Response Blocking C. Overcorrection D. DRI

Question 54:

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 55:

Which of the following is a key responsibility of an RBT?

A. Supervise new RBTs B. Conduct a functional analysis C. Solicit testimonials from current clients D. Treat clients with dignity and respect

Question 56:

Which is an example of maintenance?

A. Skill fades over time B. Skill persists after intervention C. Client uses skill in school only D. All answers

Question 57:

RBTs are a major part of the service delivery team in ABA. What is the RBTs primary role in service delivery?

A. Parent Training B. Implementation C. Behavior Management D. Functional Communication Training

Question 58:

What defines shaping?

A. Immediate independence B. Reinforcing successive approximations C. Delaying reinforcement D. Prompt fading at random

Question 59:

When utilizing a changing criterion design, how many behaviors can the experimenter intervene on at once?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Question 60:

If a behavior is too risky to return to baseline, which experimental design should be used instead of reversal?

A. Multiple baseline design B. Changing criterion design C. Component analysis D. Alternating treatments design

Question 61:

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

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

Question 62:

A skill occurs across multiple people, settings, and materials. This skill has:

A. Maintained B. Generalized C. Decreased D. Faded

Question 63:

What should you do if a client engages in a new behavior not documented in the treatment plan?

A. Add it to the plan yourself B. Ignore the behavior C. Punish the behavior D. Immediately report it to the supervising BCBA

Question 64:

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 65:

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 66:

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 67:

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 68:

Before the onset of services, the BCBA informed the RBT that they conducted an interview with the clients' parents and gave them a questionnaire to fill out about their child's preferred activities. This is an example of which functional assessment?

A. Functional Analysis B. Indirect Observation C. Direct Observation D. None of the above

Question 69:

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 70:

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 71:

Olivia arrives at her client's home for a session. At the start, the client's mother informs her that the client started a new medication and has been engaging in severe head banging, asking for advice on how to handle this behavior. What should Olivia do in this scenario?

A. Suggest stopping the medication immediately. B. Look up advice online and share it with the mother. C. Inform the mother that she will contact the supervising BCBA for guidance. D. All of the above

Question 72:

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 73:

Which is the best example of "response blocking"?

A. Ignoring a child when they engage in problem behavior B. Providing praise for appropriate behavior C. Modeling appropriate behavior for the child D. Physically preventing a child from hitting themselves

Question 74:

Which of the following describes a multiple stimulus with replacement (MSW) preference assessment?

A. Lorraine places 6 toys in an array and records which toy her learner chooses. She allows them to play with it for a minute before taking it away and changing the array with new toys. B. Kia offers two toys to her learner and records which one they choose. C. Jane observes her learner and records which toys they play with and how long. D. Misha place 5 toys in an array and records which toy her learner chooses. She allows them to play with it for a minute before taking it away and instructing her learner to choose another toy.

Question 75:

What term is used when the client begins to cry more after extinction is implemented?

A. Maintenance B. Extinction burst C. Generalization D. Fading

Question 76:

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 77:

A client's mother asks to see the session notes. What should you do?

A. Refer the request to your supervisor B. Say they're private C. Give her directly D. Share only your opinion

Question 78:

Your client screams to get their parents' attention. Your supervising BCBA has you teach your client to tap their parents on the shoulder to get their attention instead. Which type of differential reinforcement are you implementing?

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

Question 79:

What is the function of “probe” data?

A. Establish new goals B. Baseline measurement for untrained skills C. End program D. Show parent progress only

Question 80:

In behavior analysis, stimulus changes that occur immediately after a behavior are technically referred to as:

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

Question 81:

Laura is working with her client on two-syllable choices, specifically "Say: Mommy." She reinforces her client for saying "Ma." A few days later, the client echoes, "Mama." Laura then withholds reinforcement when the client says "ma" and only reinforces "mama." What teaching procedure is being illustrated in this example?

A. Chaining B. Shaping C. Indirect verbal prompting D. Response maintenance

Question 82:

Katherine receives a token (as part of a token economy) every time she brushes her teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

A. Punishment B. Negative reinforcement C. Positive reinforcement D. None of the above

Question 83:

You learn at the start of session the client has started a new medication. You should:

A. Ignore B. Tell parents to stop C. Immediately notify BCBA D. Change session plan

Question 84:

Which step comes first in implementing a new skill task analysis?

A. Identify the SD B. Collect baseline & define the skill C. Reinforce each prompt D. Fade prompts

Question 85:

A client engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) when denied access to a preferred item. What should the RBT do?

A. Provide the item to stop the behavior B. Follow the safety plan and use redirection C. Ignore the SIB and continue the session D. Punish the behavior immediately