RBT Practice Exam | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

Hailey, a Behavior Analyst, is training a child to discriminate colors. She places a red card and a blue card side-by-side and tells the child, "Point to red." Every time the child points to the red card, Hailey gives her a bite of her favorite fruit. In this example, Hailey used:

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Intermittent Schedule of Reinforcement C. Variable Ratio 2 D. Continuous Schedule of Reinforcement

Question 2:

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 3:

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 4:

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 5:

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 6:

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 7:

Which graph is best for showing behavior over time?

A. Line graph B. Scatterplot C. Bar graph D. Pie chart

Question 8:

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.

Question 9:

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

Question 10:

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 11:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Average D. Replacements

Question 12:

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 13:

Which of the following is considered a response prompt in behavior intervention?

A. Modeling B. Verbal C. Full Physical D. All of the Above

Question 14:

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

Question 15:

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

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

Question 16:

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 17:

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 18:

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 19:

Emma, an RBT, is struggling to manage her client's aggressive behavior during a session. She is unsure how to adjust her approach while staying within the behavior intervention plan. Who should Emma contact first for guidance?

A. The parent B. Her BCBA C. The company's director D. The authorities

Question 20:

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 21:

An RBT sets a timer for 2 minutes. When the timer goes off, the RBT looks up to see if their client is sitting in their seat. What measurement procedure is this?

A. Momentary time sampling B. Latency C. Whole interval recording D. Partial interval recording

Question 22:

As an RBT, you suspect that your client is experiencing abuse at home. What is the appropriate course of action?

A. Follow the reporting procedures outlined by your organization B. Immediately contact the appropriate authorities C. Discuss your concerns with your supervising BCBA D. All of the above

Question 23:

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 24:

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 25:

When creating the BIP, a BCBA Task Analyzed the skill of Raising the Right Hand. The instructions were clear; the therapist would model the entire skill and expect the client to raise his hand. Which Channing procedure is the RBT implementing in this case?

A. Forward Chaining B. Backward Chaining C. Total Task D. Least to Most Prompting

Question 26:

Clara has a BIP targeting aggressive behaviors, which are hypothesized to be driven by a need for attention. Given this information, which would be the most appropriate replacement behavior to include in her BIP?

A. Ignore and redirect when aggressions occur. B. Teach Clara to mand for preferred items and activities. C. Do not allow Clara to get out of demands by engaging in aggressions. D. Teach Clara to say "hi (person's name)" to get their attention

Question 27:

You just passed your RBT exam and are assigned your first case. Your client is a 13-year-old girl who engages in severe aggression towards others. Before you start the case, which of the following answer choices should be established?

A. Parent training B. DRO intervention C. Extinction procedures D. Crisis/emergency plan

Question 28:

What should a session note always include?

A. Client’s favorite color B. Objective behavior data C. Therapist’s mood D. Graphs only

Question 29:

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 30:

Bolting responses were observed during an interval of 15 minutes. This interval was divided into 5-minute segments. The client had to engage in the response during the entire 5-minute segment for the RBT to document its occurrence. Which recording strategy was used in this example?

A. Momentary Time Sampling B. Whole Interval C. Partial Interval D. Permanent Product

Question 31:

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

Question 32:

What should an RBT do if they suspect abuse or neglect of a client?

A. Ignore it and focus on their tasks B. Report it immediately to their supervisor C. Confront the suspected abuser D. Wait until they have more evidence

Question 33:

In a behavior reduction plan, which of the following is NOT typically included?

A. Function of the behavior B. Antecedent modifications C. Reinforcement for problem behavior D. Consequence strategies

Question 34:

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

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

Question 35:

When using extinction, you:

A. Withhold reinforcement for a behavior that was previously reinforced B. Provide differential reinforcement C. Ignore the client D. Ignore all inappropriate behaviors

Question 36:

The first thing you do when preparing for data collection is:

A. Define the target behavior B. Graph last week’s data C. Review attendance D. Eat lunch

Question 37:

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 38:

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

Question 39:

What is the function of indirect assessment?

A. Directly observe behavior B. Interview or questionnaire C. Manipulate variables D. Event recording

Question 40:

Your supervisor is not responding and the client is unsafe. What's your next step?

A. Leave the site B. Do nothing C. Create a plan yourself D. Follow emergency protocol and document

Question 41:

Mary notices that her client takes a long time to start getting dressed after being given an instruction. What type of data collection would be most appropriate to measure this delay?

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

Question 42:

First, the RBT gathered the necessary materials needed for data collection and program implementation. Next, the RBT spent 15 minutes before their session reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming to prepare for their session. The RBT had 2 questions and reached out to the supervising BCBA for clarification before beginning the session. These are all necessary components of:

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

Question 43:

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 44:

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

Question 45:

Which intermittent reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent response rate?

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

Question 46:

A variable interval schedule of reinforcement means:

A. Set time intervals B. Reinforce after variable number of responses C. Reinforcement after unpredictable time periods D. Reinforce after every response

Question 47:

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

Question 48:

Which of the following is the least objective session note?

A. Client completed puzzle B. Client was bored C. Client requested break 3 times D. Client engaged in self-stimulatory behavior

Question 49:

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?

A. Food B. Water C. Sleep D. Money

Question 50:

What is an appropriate way for an RBT to respond to feedback from their supervisor?

A. Ignore it if they disagree B. Implement the feedback to improve practice C. Argue with the supervisor about their suggestions D. Share it with the client's parents

Question 51:

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 52:

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

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

Question 53:

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 54:

What should an RBT do if a client's parent requests information that could breach confidentiality?

A. Provide the requested information B. Deny the request without explanation C. Politely refer them to the supervising BCBA D. Discuss it with other RBTs for advice

Question 55:

Which is the BEST example of a response prompt?

A. Modeling the behavior B. Changing the environment C. Removing distractions D. Using a timer

Question 56:

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 57:

"Generalization" means:

A. Using a skill in one context B. Withdrawing reinforcement C. Using a skill across contexts, people, or stimuli D. Immediate independence

Question 58:

The least intrusive prompt is:

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

Question 59:

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 60:

Collecting data as soon as behavior happens minimizes:

A. Subjectivity B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Rate

Question 61:

Olivia's RBT is trying to determine which toy she likes best. The RBT presents two toys at a time and asks Olivia to pick one. The RBT repeats this process with different pairs of toys and records which one she chooses the most. What type of preference assessment is this?

A. Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement B. Free Operant Preference Assessment C. Single-Stimulus Preference Assessment D. Paired-Stimulus Preference Assessment

Question 62:

Whenever you say, "Put on your shoes," your daughter immediately repeats, "Put on your shoes." What type of verbal operant is she demonstrating?

A. Tact B. Mand C. Echoic D. Intraverbal

Question 63:

While teaching his pet monkey to dance, Tim observes that when he rewards the monkey with dried banana chips for performing a trick correctly, the monkey consistently performs the trick correctly in subsequent attempts. This demonstrates a noticeable increase in the desired behavior. What type of consequence does this most closely exemplify?

A. Punishment B. Relational Frame Theory C. Extinction D. Reinforcement

Question 64:

Which of the following would be best at tracking frequency?

A. A stopwatch B. Counting in your head C. Your wristwatch D. A clicker counter

Question 65:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

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

Question 66:

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

Question 67:

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 68:

Which of the following describes the use of a token economy?

A. Using tokens as a form of punishment B. Exchanging tokens earned for desired items or activities C. Collecting data on challenging behavior D. Allowing free access to preferred items

Question 69:

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.

Question 70:

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 71:

John removes all break cards after the client makes disruptive noises. What type of intervention is this?

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

Question 72:

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 73:

Jessica, an RBT, is teaching her client, Oliver, to match colors. She places a red block and a yellow block in front of him, then holds up another red block and asks, "Match the colors!" Oliver looks at her, so she points to the red block as a hint. What type of prompt is Jessica using?

A. Verbal Prompt B. Physical Prompt C. Model Prompt D. Gestural Prompt

Question 74:

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 75:

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