RBT Exam Practice Test | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

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Question 1:

What is an important component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Anecdotal client history B. Clearly defined target behaviors and replacement strategies C. Supervisor's personal notes D. Client's favorite activities

Question 2:

A child begins to cry after being told to clean up. The BIP includes using a visual schedule. What should the RBT do?

A. Remove the demand B. Call the parent C. Give the child a break D. Follow the visual schedule protocol

Question 3:

An RBT is implementing a token economy. What is the most appropriate action when a client meets criteria for earning a token?

A. Wait until the end of the session to award all earned tokens B. Give the token and praise immediately C. Only give tokens for perfect performance D. Ask the client if they want the token now or later

Question 4:

Your BCBA teaches you how to implement an extinction procedure to decrease property destruction. What might you observe when implementing extinction?

A. There could be an immediate increase in property destruction at first. B. Ignore the child and turn your back away from them to limit attention. C. Extinction is rarely effective D. None of the above

Question 5:

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 6:

As part of a token economy, John receives a token every time he brushes his teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

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

Question 7:

“Teach a skill in small, manageable steps” describes:

A. Shaping B. Task analysis C. Prompt fading D. Reinforcement

Question 8:

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a supervisor?

A. To provide feedback to their supervisees B. To oversee the services provided by their supervisees C. To be friends with their supervisees D. To ensure that their supervisees are providing high-quality services

Question 9:

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 10:

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 11:

What is the function of a prompt in behavior analysis?

A. To correct a learner's mistakes B. To prevent the learner from making a response C. To provide extra information to help the learner respond correctly D. To punish incorrect responses

Question 12:

Joe hits his peers at preschool to gain attention. His intervention team: Ignores hitting (limits attention), Praises him when he engages in "hands-busy" behaviors (e.g., clapping, building Legos). Which differential reinforcement procedure is primarily used?

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

Question 13:

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 14:

Accepting a Facebook request from a client is:

A. Acceptable on private profiles B. A boundary violation C. Ethical only off the clock D. Required if you're friendly

Question 15:

DTT stands for:

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

Question 16:

You post a picture of you and your client on social media. Which of the following client's rights are you violating?

A. Confidentiality B. Right to effective treatment C. Right to choose their own services D. Right to refuse treatment

Question 17:

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 18:

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a written skill acquisition plan?

A. Identify a skill to teach and create a goal B. Modify the plan if necessary C. Review data on average once every 2 months D. Identify a measurement procedure for data collection

Question 19:

You conduct a multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. What happens after a choice is made?

A. All items are removed B. Reinforcement is given C. The chosen item is removed and the rest are presented again D. Nothing is done

Question 20:

Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?

A. "The client was happy today." B. "The client engaged in 5 instances of smiling and 0 instances of crying." C. "The client had a good session." D. "The client seemed to enjoy playing with bubbles."

Question 21:

What type of data collection involves recording whether a behavior occurs at the end of an interval?

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

Question 22:

Collecting data as soon as behavior happens minimizes:

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

Question 23:

People sometimes react with physical aggression and property destruction when they are presented with demands or are pursued for compliance. In such situations doing this is likely to reduce many severe episodes in an emergency situation.

A. Decrease (remove) demands B. Emergency (crisis) strategies C. Reset the interval (stop and reset) D. New or novel

Question 24:

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 25:

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 26:

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

Question 27:

The RBT instructed the learner that it is time to go to the classroom to practice tracing lowercase letters. Once seated, the learner engages in elopement each time the RBT presents the instruction "Let's Trace." Based on the scenario and the 4 functions of behavior, what appears to be the function?

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

Question 28:

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 29:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PRT?

A. Child choice and initiation B. Natural reinforcers C. Strict, repetitive drill sessions D. Focus on pivotal skills

Question 30:

Who sets the final mastery criteria for each program?

A. Parent B. Teacher C. Supervisor/BCBA D. Client

Question 31:

The primary purpose of probing in skill acquisition is to:

A. Teach a new skill B. Measure skill maintenance C. Determine if a learner can perform unprompted D. Assess preference

Question 32:

When Jessica is working with her client, she ensures she is always providing learning opportunities across different stimuli, various times of the day, incorporating new people, and in teaching in different settings. What is Jessica programming for?

A. Generalization B. Maintenance C. Discrete trail training D. Indirect Teaching

Question 33:

What behavior is the most observable and measurable?

A. Your client fails a math test due to lack of effort. B. You fall asleep in class because you are tired. C. Your client was stressed out and ate a big bag of cookies. D. You fall asleep in class.

Question 34:

Grace, an RBT, sets a timer to go off every 5 minutes during her session with her client, Lily. At the end of each interval, Grace records whether Lily is playing with her toys. What type of recording is Grace using?

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

Question 35:

Jessica works with a 6-year-old client three times a week. Whenever she is at the client's house, she talks about the Las Vegas Golden Knights with the client's parents. Knowing Jessica's enthusiasm, the parents buy her a Knights jersey. If Jessica accepts the jersey, what would this most likely represent?

A. Ethical behavior B. Lack of communication C. Conflict of interest D. Illegal activity

Question 36:

Which measurement procedure is being used if the observer is recording if the target behavior occurred at any point in the interval?

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

Question 37:

For which situations would permanent product procedures be most appropriate?

A. Recording the duration of a behavior. B. Checking if a resident of a group home is able to get all of the groceries on their list. C. How long a child takes to put their shoes on after the initial prompt. D. How often a student is aggressive towards others.

Question 38:

Olivia records interval data for her students' classroom participation using 5-minute intervals. Student A participates in classwork for two minutes during the interval from 8:00-8:05 AM. Olivia marks that interval as a ✔ (or yes/+). Assuming she is recording data accurately, what type of measurement procedure is she using?

A. Momentary time sampling B. Whole interval recording C. Planned activity check D. Partial interval recording

Question 39:

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 40:

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 41:

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 42:

Which of the following is an indirect assessment method?

A. ABC data collection B. Preference assessment C. Direct observation D. Interview with parents or caregivers

Question 43:

What is the primary role of an RBT in the behavior analysis service delivery?

A. Designing intervention plans B. Implementing behavior plans designed by a BCBA C. Conducting functional assessments D. Supervising other RBTs

Question 44:

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 45:

During a car ride, Jake pokes Bobby five times a minute. To manage this, Jake's mom hands him a Nintendo Switch and praises him when he plays with it. What strategy is Jake's mom implementing?

A. Positive Punishment B. Negative Reinforcement C. Differential Reinforcement (DRI) D. Extinction

Question 46:

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 47:

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 48:

What type of prompt is physically guiding a child's hand?

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

Question 49:

What defines shaping?

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

Question 50:

Thomas hits his peers at pre-school to get their attention. His team implements a procedure where everyone limits attention toward Kevin when he hits his peers. Instead, he receives verbal praise when engaging in behaviors that keep his hands busy. Clapping, playing with legos, etc. What type of procedure does this entail?

A. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors B. Differential reinforcement of low levels of behaviors C. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors D. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors

Question 51:

When Sarah works with her client, she ensures learning opportunities are provided across different stimuli, various times of the day, incorporating new people and in other settings. What is Sarah programming for?

A. Maintenance B. Discrete trail training C. Generalization D. Task Analysis

Question 52:

When providing session notes, RBTs should:

A. Use measurable, objective terms B. Include feelings and opinions C. Use only abbreviations D. Joke in documentation

Question 53:

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 54:

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 55:

50 minutes elapsed since the last tantrum ended to when the following started. This interval is known as

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. None of the Above

Question 56:

What does a decreasing trend on a line graph suggest?

A. Behavior is increasing B. Behavior is stable C. Data is missing D. Intervention is effective

Question 57:

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 58:

Which is an example of negative reinforcement?

A. Ignoring behavior B. Providing a token C. Giving praise for behavior D. Removing a chore after compliance

Question 59:

You are taking data continuously on a client's multiplication problem-solving behavior. Which option below is a type of CONTINUOUS data collection?

A. Mand, Tact, Intraverbal, Echoic B. Free Operant, Multiple Stimulus, Paired Stimulus, and Questionnaires C. Frequency, Latency, Rate, Duration D. Partial Interval, Whole Interval, and Momentary Time Sampling

Question 60:

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 61:

Your best friend is an RBT at the same company as you, working under the supervision of the same BCBA. You like your BCBA, but your friend disagrees with the feedback that the BCBA gives. When the BCBA gives her feedback, she ignores it and doesn't implement it or improve her services. What has your friend failed to do?

A. Respond appropriately to feedback. B. Communicate with stakeholders. C. Actively seek clinical direction from a supervisor in a timely manner. D. Maintain professional boundaries to avoid dual relationships.

Question 62:

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 63:

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 64:

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 65:

Lucas frequently taps his fingers on his desk during lessons, distracting others. His RBT decides to provide reinforcement every 5 minutes if Lucas is not tapping. What type of differential reinforcement is this?

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

Question 66:

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining your RBT certification?

A. Following the RBT ethics code B. Completing the competency assessment every year C. Receiving ongoing supervision D. Attending a conference every year

Question 67:

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 68:

During a Naturalistic Observation, a client was presented with an array of stimuli. As the client selected stimuli, these were removed from the environment. No other stimuli were added to the array. Which Preference Assessment did the RBT implement?

A. Single Stimulus B. Multiple Stimulus without Replacement C. Free Operant D. Paired Choice

Question 69:

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 70:

Your client is working on a multi-step household chore consisting of 7 steps. Your BCBA instructs you to teach this skill using a chaining procedure. Your learner can do 5 out of the 7 steps at baseline independently. Which type of chaining procedure would you use?

A. Forward Chaining B. Total Task Chaining C. Task Analysis D. Backward Chaining

Question 71:

What is one of the core responsibilities of an RBT?

A. Creating individualized behavior plans B. Monitoring and reporting client progress C. Administering psychological tests D. Setting client treatment goals

Question 72:

Antecedent interventions focus on:

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

Question 73:

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 74:

Emma wants to make changes to her behavior to be healthier. She starts by self-monitoring her exercise routine. During week 1, she records exercising 3 times and a total of 90 minutes. What types of measurement did Emma use?

A. Inter-Response time and duration B. Duration and rate C. Count and latency D. Inter-Response time and momentary time sampling

Question 75:

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