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Question 1:

How often should you graph the data you’ve collected?

A. Monthly B. After every session or as required C. At the start of service D. Only at supervision

Question 2:

What type of reinforcement is it when a reinforcer is presented regardless of whether the target behavior is demonstrated or not?

A. Noncontingent B. Conditioned C. Fixed Ratio D. Intermittent

Question 3:

What should you do if client data is lost?

A. Ignore it B. Inform supervisor C. Make up data D. Tell the parent

Question 4:

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 5:

A client's sibling asks what you do during sessions. What should you say?

A. Give full details B. Share goals and data C. Ask the sibling to observe D. Say "I'm sorry, I can't share that information."

Question 6:

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 7:

A child sees a cookie and says, "Cookie." Without any knowledge of the child's motivation, what type of verbal operant does this most closely describe?

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

Question 8:

What is a continuous reinforcement schedule?

A. Reinforce every correct response B. Randomly forget to reinforce C. Only after long intervals D. After every 10th attempt

Question 9:

A parent asks you to change a goal. What should you do?

A. Change the goal B. Ask another RBT C. Tell them no D. Refer them to the supervisor

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 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 12:

What type of chaining procedure involves prompting each step until the learner independently completes the final step?

A. Backward B. Forward C. Total task D. Cross-sectional

Question 13:

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 14:

How should RBTs respond to feedback from their supervisor?

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

Question 15:

A child avoids doing their homework by complaining of a stomach ache. This behavior most likely serves what function?

A. Attention B. Sensory C. Escape D. Tangible

Question 16:

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

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

Question 17:

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 18:

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 19:

Emily is learning to label colors. Which of the following examples demonstrates naturalistic teaching to learn colors?

A. While sitting on the living room floor with the RBT, the RBT presents a 2D color card and says "what color?" Shay responds with the color, then earns reinforcement. B. While playing with Legos in the playroom, they build a Lego tower and the RBT asks Emily to label the color of some of the Legos. C. While sitting at a table in the therapy room, the RBT clears the table and shows Emily a red Lego and asks "what color?" Shay responds "red," then earns reinforcement. D. All of the above are naturalistic teaching examples.

Question 20:

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 21:

What measurement system in applied behavior analysis captures every instance a behavior occurs?

A. Continuous measurement B. Interval recording C. Discontinuous measurement D. Permanent product recording

Question 22:

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

A. Providing services to a family member B. Accepting a gift from a client C. Socializing with clients outside of work D. All of the above

Question 23:

What should a session note always include?

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

Question 24:

What type of measurement is the duration from the end of one behavior until another instance of that same behavior?

A. Interval Schedule B. Instantiated Response Tracking C. Inter-response time D. Inter-trial Interval

Question 25:

To best describe a target behavior, you should:

A. Use objective, observable terms B. Use parent’s words C. Use emotional descriptors D. Use only numbers

Question 26:

In DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior), reinforcement is delivered specifically when:

A. Reinforcement is given on a fixed schedule B. Any behavior occurs except the target problem behavior C. A functionally equivalent alternative behavior is used D. A physically incompatible behavior is performed

Question 27:

What is the main function of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. To eliminate problem behavior through punishment B. To teach alternative behaviors C. To avoid addressing problem behavior D. To increase frustration in clients

Question 28:

Which is considered objective documentation?

A. “The client seemed upset” B. “The client cried for 2 minutes” C. “The client was tired” D. “It was a bad session”

Question 29:

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 30:

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 31:

Which of the following is a subjective statement?

A. "Sam displayed 2 tantrums" B. "Sam was sad today" C. "Sam completed 5 tasks" D. "Sam requested break 4 times"

Question 32:

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 33:

___ 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 34:

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

A. Your client's mom is your best friend B. You are friends with one of your coworkers C. You work with a client who goes to the same school as your child D. You have the same supervising BCBA as another RBT at your company

Question 35:

Antecedent interventions focus on:

A. Reinforcing only B. Modifying environmental triggers C. Reacting to behavior D. Changing data sheets

Question 36:

DTT stands for:

A. Differential Token Technique B. Discrete Trial Teaching C. Direct Teaching Therapy D. Discrete Time Technique

Question 37:

What is the main goal of behavior reduction strategies?

A. To eliminate all client behavior B. To increase aggressive behavior C. To suppress communication D. To replace maladaptive behavior with more appropriate behavior

Question 38:

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 39:

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 40:

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 41:

Which of the following actions best illustrates maintaining client dignity?

A. Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality B. Respecting cultural differences C. Only sharing client information with stakeholders and your supervisors D. All of the above

Question 42:

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 43:

After data is collected, what comes next in the skill acquisition process?

A. Modify the plan B. Review and analyze data C. Ignore data after session D. Send to parents

Question 44:

When documenting a session, what should be your primary focus?

A. Comparing the client’s progress to other cases B. Making predictions about the client’s future behavior C. Accurately recording what happened during the session D. Sharing personal opinions about the client

Question 45:

The most intrusive prompt is typically:

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

Question 46:

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 47:

Your supervisor asks you to calculate how many aggressive incidents happen per hour. You count 6 in 2 hours. What is the rate?

A. 12 per hour B. 4 per hour C. 3 per hour D. 1 per hour

Question 48:

Which of the following strategies is considered an antecedent-based intervention?

A. Prompting B. Punishment C. Task Analysis D. DRA

Question 49:

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 50:

Escape, attention, tangible, sensory describe what?

A. Teaching strategies B. Functions of behavior C. Types of prompts D. Dimensions of ABA

Question 51:

Your 21-year-old client smokes cigarettes. Without consulting the client, your BCBA decides that smoking is unhealthy and implements a program to decrease the behavior. Is this appropriate?

A. No, the client is not breaking any laws and has the right to be consulted before decisions are made. B. Yes, smoking is unhealthy. The BCBA is protecting their client. C. Yes, BCBAs are allowed to make any changes they want without consulting the client. D. No, it is unclear if smoking is unhealthy.

Question 52:

What does "repertoire" refer to in applied behavior analysis (ABA)?

A. A type of antecedent intervention B. The type of measurement you are using C. A verbal operant D. The skills a client possesses

Question 53:

Which record review practice best protects confidentiality?

A. Store notes at home B. Use password protection C. Share with all team members D. Leave records in car

Question 54:

How long do you have to maintain client records?

A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 7 years

Question 55:

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 56:

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 57:

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 58:

Which of the following assessment tools involves manipulating variables to identify the function of a target behavior?

A. Descriptive assessment B. Indirect assessment C. Functional analysis D. ABC Analysis

Question 59:

Victoria is working with her client when her father informs her that he does not want her to implement natural environment teaching (NET), even though it is written in the skill acquisition plan. The father wants her only to use discrete trial training at the table. What should Victoria do in this scenario?

A. Since you are in their home, follow whatever the parent requests regardless of what your BCBA has written in the skill acquisition plan and go on with the session. B. Tell the parent you will not grant this request and that he should do his research on "best teaching procedures". C. Inform the father that you will immediately notify their child's BCBA and the BCBA will be in contact with them. D. None of the above

Question 60:

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 61:

The BCBA asks you to help with a functional analysis. What is your role?

A. Design the analysis B. Interpret graphs C. Diagnose based on results D. Implement procedures and collect data

Question 62:

If you’re unsure about implementing a procedure, you should:

A. Guess B. Ask supervisor for clarity C. Decide based on parent opinion D. Look it up online

Question 63:

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 64:

Examples are food, water, and sleep. What are these classified as?

A. Primary reinforcers B. Secondary reinforcers C. Consequences D. SD

Question 65:

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 66:

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 67:

Which of the following statements is true about Errorless Teaching?

A. The client is expected to commit errors during this teaching method B. The responses are expected to be placed under Extinction C. Prompts are provided to avoid errors D. Errors are punished with Positive Punishment

Question 68:

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 69:

The most objective session note records:

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

Question 70:

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 71:

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

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

Question 72:

A BCBA instructs you to use whole interval recording. This means you should:

A. Record if behavior occurs at any time in the interval B. Record if behavior occurs during the entire interval C. Record at the end of interval only D. Use a stopwatch

Question 73:

A BCBA instructs you to reinforce any behavior except hitting. This is:

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

Question 74:

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 75:

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 76:

Avery has a goal to request (mand) for preferred items independently. Which of the following would be this goal's most precise mastery criteria?

A. 10x/session B. 80% independent across 3 consecutive sessions C. 100% accuracy D. All of the above

Question 77:

Which type of functional assessment is being conducted when a BCBA interviews the clients' parents and provides a questionnaire about the child's preferred activities before the onset of services?

A. Direct observation B. Indirect observation C. Functional analysis D. ABC data collection

Question 78:

Which schedule of reinforcement do the rainbow tokens most closely align with?

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

Question 79:

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 80:

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

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

Question 81:

What is the first step an RBT should take if they make an error in documentation?

A. Leave it as is and move on B. Analyze the client's behavior C. Report the error to their supervisor D. Erase the mistake to avoid any issues

Question 82:

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 83:

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 84:

Chris is working with his client, Kevin. Chris's BCBA instructs him to record how long Kevin's tantrums last. What type of data collection should Chris use?

A. Whole interval recording B. Latency C. Rate D. Duration

Question 85:

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