RBT Test Practice | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

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Question 1:

The BCBA gave the RBT 10 tasks to have the learner perform to assess whether the learner can perform the tasks or not. This is an example of:

A. Pairing B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Probing

Question 2:

Which of the following is true about a free operant preference assessment?

A. You present your learner with one item at a time and record their response to it. B. You observe your learner in a natural setting and record what they choose to play with. C. You present your learner with two items and allow them to choose one, then record which one they chose. D. None of these describe a free operant preference assessment.

Question 3:

An individual was learning to ride her bicycle. Her father first assisted her with a Full Physical Prompt. Gradually, her father's assistance decreased its invasiveness. This is an example of ___

A. Most to Least Prompting B. Progressive Time Delay C. Least to Most Prompting D. Error Correction

Question 4:

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 5:

What is the primary purpose of collecting data on client behavior?

A. To have records for legal purposes B. To guide clinical decision-making C. To provide information to insurance companies D. To satisfy administrative requirements

Question 6:

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 7:

Reinforcement is delivered on average every 2 minutes in which the behavior occurs. What reinforcement schedule is this?

A. FR-2 B. FI-2 C. VR-2 D. VI-2

Question 8:

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 9:

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 10:

Mia gives her daughter a sticker when she uses the toilet independently. As a result, her daughter continues to increase her independence in using the toilet. What does this exemplify?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Reinforcement C. Punishment D. Extinction

Question 11:

If using permanent product measurement, which item would you count?

A. Total talking minutes B. Number of completed worksheets C. How many times a child stands D. The longest tantrum

Question 12:

What is the best course of action if a family offers you money as a thank you?

A. Accept B. Politely decline and explain boundaries C. Accept and give receipt D. Ask supervisor for permission

Question 13:

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 14:

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 15:

While observing her client, Amelia, RBT Olivia measures the time between two instances of Amelia tapping her foot. What type of data is Olivia recording?

A. Interresponse time B. Latency C. Duration D. Frequency

Question 16:

Why graph data in ABA?

A. For decoration B. To visually display progress and trends C. Legal requirement D. Make sessions longer

Question 17:

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 18:

What term describes the continuation of a skill by a client even after the intervention has been removed?

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

Question 19:

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 20:

Which data collection method measures how long a behavior lasts?

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

Question 21:

In a token economy, the exchange rate refers to:

A. Number of tokens for backup reinforcer B. Number of hours per session C. How often data is shared D. How many times RBT can prompt

Question 22:

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 23:

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 24:

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 25:

Jessica's BCBA designs a complex behavior plan with multiple steps and procedures. During the first session of implementation, Jessica mistakenly reinforces the wrong behavior. What should she do?

A. Pretend it didn't happen. B. Report herself to the parents. C. She just needs to put it in her notes without telling anyone. D. Tell her supervisor/BCBA immediately and request more training.

Question 26:

What do you need BEFORE starting a session?

A. Materials, data sheets, goals, plan B. Only the plan C. Only data sheets D. Only reinforcement

Question 27:

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

Question 28:

Mia 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. Continue working with their client, and refer the cousin. B. Stop working with their client and transition to their cousin. C. Accept the referral without consulting anyone. D. Start working with the cousin immediately based on the family's request.

Question 29:

What is interresponse time (IRT)?

A. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a stimulus B. The time between consecutive instances of a behavior C. The total duration of a behavior D. The number of times a behavior occurs per hour

Question 30:

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 31:

What is a skill acquisition plan used for? Select the best possible response.

A. Guiding RBTs through the session's activities, from session set-up to end-of-session notes. B. Targeting the reduction of maladaptive behaviors. C. Outlining the procedures for targeting skill development goals. D. All of the above.

Question 32:

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 33:

You disagree with your supervising BCBA's feedback. How should you respond?

A. Tell your BCBA that you do not agree with their feedback and will not implement it B. Ask your BCBA for clarification on their feedback C. Ask the client's parents if they agree with the feedback D. Do not say anything to your BCBA and continue what you were doing

Question 34:

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 35:

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 36:

An RBT overhears a coworker sharing client info in a public place. What should they do?

A. Join the conversation B. Report it to the supervisor C. Tell the client D. Ignore it

Question 37:

To measure the time between prompt and behavior, use:

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

Question 38:

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 39:

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

A. Giving a child a reward for good behavior B. Taking away a favorite toy after inappropriate behavior C. Ignoring a child's tantrum D. Providing more chores for a misbehavior

Question 40:

When unsure if a new behavior is safe to ignore, the RBT should:

A. Ignore it B. Seek BACB legal advice C. Ask the BCBA D. Wait to see if it stops

Question 41:

The BCBA instructs you to measure the time between the end of one response and the beginning of the same response. What continuous measurement procedure is being implemented?

A. Whole Interval B. IRT C. Latency D. Duration

Question 42:

Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Whole interval D. Count

Question 43:

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 44:

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 45:

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 46:

Which of the following is not part of the preparation process before collecting data?

A. Gather clickers B. Review paper data sheets and grab pen C. Record the data from yesterday session D. Locate and reset timers

Question 47:

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 48:

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

Question 49:

You observe that your client’s tantrums occur most often before lunch. This is an example of:

A. Functional assessment B. Indirect assessment C. Scatterplot analysis D. Preference assessment

Question 50:

Your client has been manding "Open door" when wanting to leave the classroom, as he cannot reach the door handle. Later at lunch, your client needs help opening his chip bag and says, "Open door." Again, you observe your client manding "open door" when needing help opening his water bottle. This is an example of:

A. Overgeneralization B. Maintenance C. Stimulus generalization D. Probing

Question 51:

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

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

Question 52:

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 53:

Who is responsible for implementing the crisis plan?

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

Question 54:

What is an extinction burst?

A. Permanent increase in behavior B. Temporary increase when extinction starts C. Generalization D. Immediate decrease in behavior

Question 55:

What is the purpose of inter-observer agreement (IOA)?

A. To develop rapport with clients B. To determine reinforcement schedules C. To ensure treatment is effective D. To verify data accuracy

Question 56:

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 57:

Which of the following is not a way to protect your client's confidentiality?

A. Storing client records in a locked filing cabinet. B. Using a password-protected computer to store client information. C. Discussing your client with your friends and family. D. Using client initials in session notes.

Question 58:

Your BCBA asks you to record how many times your client hits others. Which method would you use to record this behavior?

A. Momentary time sampling B. Partial interval recording C. Duration D. Count

Question 59:

A motivating operation (MO) affects:

A. The form of a behavior B. The effectiveness of a reinforcer C. The frequency of problem behavior D. The function of an antecedent

Question 60:

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 61:

What is the main purpose of a token economy system?

A. To punish unwanted behavior B. To track inappropriate behavior C. To reduce attention-seeking behavior D. To reward behavior with tokens that can be exchanged for other reinforcers

Question 62:

RBTs are required to receive monthly supervision from an approved supervision provider. If you work 100 hours in July, what minimum supervision hours would you need to meet the requirements?

A. 1 hour B. 5 hour C. 10 hour D. 20 hour

Question 63:

Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment are ___

A. Consequence Manipulation interventions B. Antecedent Modification interventions C. Functions of behavior D. Interventions used in Classical Conditioning

Question 64:

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

Question 65:

The RBT worked 5 days during the previous week. At the end of the week, the RBT had to calculate the average of tantrums. The collected data are: Monday: 5, Tuesday: 8, Wednesday: 1, Thursday: 5, Friday: 2. What is the average Tantrums for this week?

A. 4 B. 5 C. 21 D. 2

Question 66:

The most intrusive prompt is typically:

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

Question 67:

Jordan, an RBT, is observing his client, Emma, during a 30-minute session. He notes that Emma taps her pencil on the table 15 times. What type of measurement is Jordan using?

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

Question 68:

Which of the following best describes "generalization"?

A. Using a skill in one specific environment only B. Applying a learned skill across different settings, people, or stimuli C. Only performing a skill when prompted D. Ignoring all behaviors until a skill is mastered

Question 69:

The three-term contingency refers to the following:

A. MO, consequence, response B. Antecedent, response, consequence C. SD, antecedent, consequence D. Antecedent, response, reinforcement

Question 70:

Emma, an RBT, is collecting ABC data each time her client, Noah, hits a peer or staff member with an open palm. What type of functional assessment is Emma using in this scenario?

A. Direct measurement B. Functional analysis C. Preference assessment D. Informant method

Question 71:

If you are working with a client, and accidentally reinforce a behavior, what is the best course of action for you to take as an RBT?

A. Let your supervisor know as soon as possible. B. Let the parents know immediately. C. Overcorrect your mistake by punishing the reinforced behavior. D. Don't report it, but make sure you correct your mistake.

Question 72:

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 73:

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 74:

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 75:

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