RBT Exam Practice Test | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

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Question 1:

Ava and her sister counted how many times they could jump over a rope within one minute and counted 15 times per minute. This is an example of which measurement?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Rate D. Percent of occurrence

Question 2:

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 3:

Liam hit his sister three times while the family ate dinner at a restaurant. His mom recorded three tally marks on a tracking sheet. What type of data collection method did Liam's mom use?

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Percent of occurrence D. Rate

Question 4:

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 5:

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 6:

A parent requests session data. You should:

A. Share only the raw data B. Refer to your supervisor/BCBA C. Post it on social media D. Decline and don’t explain

Question 7:

What action should an RBT take if a client starts displaying a new problematic behavior that was not included in the behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Implement a new strategy immediately B. Punish the new behavior to prevent escalation C. Report the new behavior to the supervising BCBA for assessment D. Continue with the session without changes

Question 8:

What is an extinction burst?

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

Question 9:

Mia, an RBT, wants to post a photo of her client making progress on her personal social media page. What is the ethical concern with this?

A. There is no issue as long as she gets a lot of likes B. It is a violation of HIPAA and confidentiality rules C. It is okay if she does not use the client's name D. It is okay if the client's parents give permission

Question 10:

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 11:

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

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

Question 12:

How should an RBT respond if a client’s sibling asks about progress?

A. Answer all questions B. Share general strategies only C. Redirect to the supervisor D. Ignore them

Question 13:

During a session, an RBT conducts a preference assessment using a set of toys with a child. All the toys are presented at once, and the child is allowed to pick one. After the child selects a toy, it is removed from the available options and not returned in subsequent rounds. Which assessment method is the RBT using?

A. Forced choice B. Paired choice C. Free operant D. MSWO

Question 14:

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 15:

This term is used to describe what occurs immediately before "the behavior"?

A. Antecedent B. Attention C. Consequence D. Response

Question 16:

What is the best way to describe an operational definition?

A. Objective and measurable B. Based on feelings C. Subjective D. Variable

Question 17:

Which of the following reasons for a particular behavior does not fall under the main functions of behavior?

A. Because you wanted to B. Because it physically felt good C. To avoid an unpleasant situation D. To get someone to play with you

Question 18:

What is “prompt dependency”?

A. Always responding independently B. Reliance on prompts C. Using more reinforcement D. Fading prompts quickly

Question 19:

Extinction, along with reinforcement and punishment, is a behavior change principle. Which of the following does not accurately represent extinction?

A. Extinction works as a punishment procedure B. Extinction works to reduce behavior C. Extinction can involve planned ignoring D. Extinction should be implemented 100% of opportunities

Question 20:

What’s the best definition of generalization?

A. Skill used only in presence of RBT B. Skill used across people, settings, and stimuli C. Behavior stops when reinforcement is faded D. Prompt dependence

Question 21:

The clients are protected by privacy laws and ethical codes. To remain within the ethical standards laid out by the BACB, who should you talk to about specific details of your cases?

A. RBTs that you work with that aren't on the case, but know the client, and BCBAS involved with the case. B. Only RBTs involved with the case, and outside BCBAs not involved with the case. C. RBTs and BCBAs involved with the case. D. Only BCBAs involved with the case

Question 22:

Your client refuses to transition, the BIP recommends visual schedules. You should:

A. Skip transitions B. Follow the BIP and use visuals C. Use your own ideas D. Reinforce refusals

Question 23:

Which is most appropriate if you are unable to collect data in a session?

A. Fabricate data B. Record "no data collected" and notify supervisor C. Use data from last week D. Leave note blank

Question 24:

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 25:

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 26:

Which of the following is an example of a discrete trial?

A. Allowing the client to choose an activity B. Engaging in free play C. Observing the client in a natural setting D. Teaching a skill in a structured, step-by-step manner

Question 27:

Teaching a client to say “hi,” then seeing them say “hello” or “hey” is:

A. Response generalization B. Maintenance C. Overcorrection D. Prompt dependency

Question 28:

Two supervisors are conducting supervision together. How many RBTs can they supervise in one group?

A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 40

Question 29:

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 30:

Which schedule of reinforcement is used when reinforcement is provided after an average amount of time has passed?

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

Question 31:

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 32:

The behavior results in the addition of something that increases the behavior in the future. What does this describe?

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

Question 33:

How many RBTs can be supervised in a group by two supervisors conducting supervision together?

A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 20

Question 34:

Which of the following best describes "modeling" in behavior analysis?

A. Reinforcing the learner for independent behavior B. Punishing incorrect responses C. Demonstrating the desired behavior for the learner to imitate D. Ignoring all behaviors until improvement is seen

Question 35:

Katie, an RBT, plots data from her client, Ben, to show the number of times he initiates conversation during therapy sessions. What type of graph is most appropriate for this data?

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

Question 36:

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 37:

Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A. Being thirsty B. Feeling tired C. Seeing a "men's" sign on a restroom door D. Feeling pain

Question 38:

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 39:

You taught your client to label a refrigerator on a 2D picture card. The next day, your client's mother informs you that he has been pointing to the refrigerator in their kitchen and saying, "Refrigerator!" What does this demonstrate?

A. Discrimination B. Generalization C. Behavior modification D. Shaping

Question 40:

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 41:

You're teaching a child to match colors. After many trials, they start matching shapes without being taught. This is an example of:

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

Question 42:

If a child engages in 20 tantrums over 4 hours, what's the rate?

A. 20 tantrums/hour B. 4 tantrums/hour C. 5 tantrums/hour D. 10 tantrums/hour

Question 43:

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 44:

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 45:

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 46:

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

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Punishment C. Escape Extinction D. Response Cost

Question 47:

How should an RBT respond if a client's behavior becomes physically aggressive during a session?

A. Leave the session without documentation B. Punish the behavior immediately C. Ignore the aggression D. Implement safety measures as outlined in the BIP

Question 48:

The most intrusive prompt is:

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

Question 49:

What does an antecedent intervention involve?

A. A strategy for preventing target behaviors. B. A technique to address behavior after it occurs. C. A way to operationally define target behaviors. D. A strategy for responding to target behaviors.

Question 50:

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 51:

Which of the following is a proactive strategy for behavior reduction?

A. Ignoring the behavior B. Using response cost C. Teaching alternative communication skills D. Implementing overcorrection

Question 52:

Chris is an RBT of Kevin and he's working to identify preferences. Chris presents 5 items in front of Kevin: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. Chris asks Kevin to pick one, and Kevin chooses the bubbles. In the following presentation, Chris removes the bubbles, rearranges the other items, and then asks Kevin to choose again. Which preference assessment is Chris using?

A. Multiple stimuli without replacement B. Multiple stimuli with replacement C. Forced choice D. Free operant

Question 53:

Which are examples of Extinction, Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO), and Response Blocking?

A. Antecedent interventions B. Punishment procedures C. Consequence interventions D. Reinforcement procedures

Question 54:

Evelyn's mother gives her a cup of mango juice. Evelyn throws the cup and screams. Her mother says, "What's wrong? You asked for mango juice!" What was the antecedent in this scenario?

A. Evelyn screams. B. Evelyn throws the cup. C. Evelyn's mother gives her a cup of mango juice. D. Evelyn's mother asks what's wrong

Question 55:

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 56:

You're asked to measure how long a tantrum lasts. Which measurement is best?

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

Question 57:

When “rate” is used as the measurement, data should be accompanied by:

A. Interval length B. Session duration C. Behavior definition D. Antecedent

Question 58:

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 59:

In an FR5 schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer would be provided:

A. Every 5 minutes. B. Every 5 occurrences of the behavior. C. Every 3-7 occurrences of the behavior D. Every 3 minutes.

Question 60:

What should an RBT do if they encounter a situation outside of their scope of practice?

A. Address the issue immediately to avoid delays B. Ignore the situation and focus on current tasks C. Attempt to solve the issue using general knowledge D. Refer the issue to their supervisor

Question 61:

Jennifer's client frequently engages in self-injurious behavior. To reduce harm, Jennifer provides him with sensory-friendly items like stress balls and fidget toys, which satisfy the exact sensory needs. What type of strategy is this?

A. Sensory Extinction B. Response Blocking C. Antecedent Intervention D. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior

Question 62:

When should an RBT seek guidance from their supervisor?

A. Only when a major incident occurs B. When unsure of how to handle an unfamiliar behavior C. After making a decision independently D. When there is free time in their schedule

Question 63:

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 64:

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 65:

To determine how many times a student raises their hand, which measurement method should be used?

A. Duration B. Percent of Occurrence C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Frequency

Question 66:

When should you collect baseline data?

A. After intervention B. Before teaching new skill C. Only if BCBA is present D. Never

Question 67:

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 68:

Amelia, an RBT, receives a friend request on social media from her client and the client's mother. What is the best course of action for Amelia to take in this scenario?

A. Accept the client's friend request on social media. B. Accept only the mother's friend request on social media. C. Do not accept either friend request on social media to maintain a professional work environment. D. Accept both friend requests on social media.

Question 69:

As part of a token economy, Emily receives a token every time she brushes her teeth before bed. Which principle of behavior is this an example of?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Reinforcement C. Punishment D. None of the Above

Question 70:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

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

Question 71:

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 72:

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 73:

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 74:

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 75:

If an RBT observes another team member violating ethical guidelines, what should they do?

A. Discuss it directly with the client's family B. Report it to their supervisor C. Ignore it to maintain team harmony D. Address the behavior privately with the team member