RBT Exam Practice Test | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

RBT Practice Test

Time Remaining:

01:20:00

Question 1 of 75

Question 1:

If an RBT disagrees with the BCBA about a program, the FIRST step is to:

A. Change the program themselves B. Ask for clarification C. Complain to parents D. Ignore and follow plan

Question 2:

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 3:

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 4:

Ella, an RBT, notes that her client, Mason, finishes a math problem and begins the next one 20 seconds later. What type of measurement is Ella collecting?

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

Question 5:

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 6:

When asked to help with a forced-choice preference assessment, you should:

A. Present two items and record choice B. Let child choose all at once C. Use tally marks only D. Interview the parent

Question 7:

If Noah goes without calling his brother names an entire week, he earns a trip to GameWorks. What reinforcement procedure is this?

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

Question 8:

During ____ a behavior that is both desirable and topographically incompatible with the target behavior is reinforced.

A. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors C. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates D. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors

Question 9:

Which of the following assessments would be most appropriate for a client who demonstrates a side bias?

A. Single stimulus preference assessment B. Multiple stimuli without replacement C. Paired stimulus preference assessment D. Multiple stimuli with replacement

Question 10:

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 11:

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

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

Question 12:

What is a “maintenance” check?

A. Test if a skill persists after teaching ends B. Provide continuous reinforcement C. Introduce new skills D. Conduct an FBA

Question 13:

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 14:

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 15:

Amelia earns stickers for following rules during therapy sessions. When she earns 10 stickers, she can choose a prize from the prize box. What type of procedure does this exemplify?

A. Positive Reinforcement B. Automatic Contingency C. Token Economy D. Response Cost

Question 16:

"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 17:

Who authorizes changes when there is suspected child abuse?

A. Parent B. RBT C. BCBA/supervisor and mandatory reporting protocol D. Teacher

Question 18:

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 19:

What is the most important reason for an RBT to update graphs after each session?

A. To ensure the parents are happy with their child's progress B. To make the data sheet look more organized C. To provide a visual representation of client progress D. To avoid getting in trouble with the supervisor

Question 20:

If you forget to collect frequency data, you should:

A. Estimate based on memory B. Mark data as not collected and inform supervisor C. Ignore D. Ask the parent

Question 21:

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 22:

Logan has been working on a manding program for several weeks, but his data shows no improvement in requesting items. What should the RBT do?

A. Continue the program as written until more data is collected B. Modify the program to make it more effective C. Stop taking data and try a new approach D. Continue implementing the program as directed and inform BCBA

Question 23:

If an RBT is being asked to do something outside their role, they should:

A. Do it anyway B. Refer to supervisor C. Ask a parent D. Decline and ignore

Question 24:

Liam loses a bet and jumps into his friend’s pool in below-freezing temperatures. The moment he hits the freezing water, he feels the intense cold and quickly runs to take a hot shower. Liam never jumps into freezing water again. The freezing cold water is an example of a:

A. Unconditioned reinforcer B. Conditioned punisher C. Conditioned reinforcer D. Unconditioned punisher

Question 25:

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 26:

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

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

Question 27:

James, an RBT, is about to start a session with his client. To ensure a successful session, what should he do at a minimum?

A. Before starting, he should conduct a functional behavioral assessment and a full preference assessment. B. He can just wing it and see how it goes session to session. C. He should know what he is measuring during the session and have the materials required to measure those responses before the session starts. D. A cup of coffee is all he needs.

Question 28:

A client is reinforced every other time she selects a card from the PECS board. Ten seconds of attention is provided to the client regardless of the card she selects. Which schedule of reinforcement was used in this scenario?

A. FR4 B. FR2 C. FI2 D. VR2

Question 29:

Which of the following means to stop reinforcing a behavior that was previously reinforced?

A. Extinction burst B. Spontaneous recovery C. Extinction D. Differential reinforcement

Question 30:

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

A. Taking away a toy to stop whining B. Giving candy after correct response C. Giving a break after aggression D. Ignoring tantrums

Question 31:

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 32:

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 33:

RBTs are expected to stay in good standing with the BACB. This includes renewing their RBT license as required. Part of the renewal process is retaking the competency assessment. How often do RBTs need to retake the competency assessment?

A. Every 6 months B. Every year C. Every 3 year D. Every 5 year

Question 34:

Which of the following is NOT a continuous measurement procedure?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Latency D. Partial interval

Question 35:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

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

Question 36:

When writing a session note, all of the following are required components except:

A. Session time. B. Session date C. Note must be clear, complete, and concise D. All of the above are required when writing a session note

Question 37:

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 38:

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 39:

You are recording how long it takes your client to get dressed in the morning. What type of data are you taking?

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

Question 40:

Olivia is working on a puzzle with her mom in the kitchen. Suddenly, Olivia's sister asks for help with her math homework, and their mom leaves to assist her. After five minutes of being alone, Olivia starts banging her fists on the table. Based on this scenario, what is the most likely function of Olivia's behavior?

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

Question 41:

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

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

Question 42:

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 43:

After implementing extinction, the problem behavior temporarily increases. What is this?

A. Spontaneous recovery B. Extinction burst C. Maintenance D. Generalization

Question 44:

Who is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a behavior plan?

A. Parent B. RBT only C. BCBA D. Teacher

Question 45:

Sarah is working as an RBT and has several responsibilities during her sessions with clients. Which of the following is NOT one of her roles as an RBT?

A. Design reinforcement systems B. Implement behavior plans C. Assist with parent training D. Conduct indirect assessments

Question 46:

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 47:

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 48:

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 49:

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 50:

Your client engages in elopement (running away) from their seat in the classroom. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to provide reinforcement to your client for sitting in their seat. Which type of differential reinforcement are you implementing?

A. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) B. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) C. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI) D. None of the above

Question 51:

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 52:

Which type of measurement is both discontinuous and more likely to overestimate the frequency of a behavior?

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

Question 53:

Amy is asked to assist her BCBA with a new client assessment. They arrive at the client's house and start setting up. As they set up, the BCBA asks the client, "What's your name?", "What's 3+3?", "Can you spell cat?" What most likely explains what the BCBA is doing?

A. Shaping B. Probing C. Reinforcing D. Communication training

Question 54:

You are working with a client who engages in spitting behavior to get your attention. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to ignore the spitting and continue with what you are doing. What is this an example of?

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

Question 55:

During a session, a client was presented with a math exercise. The client read the question, answered it, and received 3 points for answering correctly. Identify the discriminative stimulus in this example.

A. Receiving 3 points B. The question C. Answering correctly D. No SD could be identified in this example

Question 56:

Which of the following is an example of prompting least to most?

A. Gesture, Partial Physical, Full Physical B. Model, Full Physical, Partial Physical, Gesture C. Gesture, Full Physical, Partial Physical D. Gesture, Model, Full Physical, Partial Physical

Question 57:

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 58:

Which is a defining feature of momentary time sampling?

A. Record at beginning of interval B. Record at end of interval C. Record if behavior occurs at any time D. Count every behavior

Question 59:

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 60:

RBT is asked to use most-to-least prompting. They should:

A. Start with full physical and fade prompts B. Give a verbal model only C. Use only gestural prompts D. Randomly pick

Question 61:

When should an RBT share session documentation with other team members?

A. Only when asked directly by a parent B. Only when there is a client milestone reached C. At the end of each month D. During collaborative meetings or as instructed by their supervisor

Question 62:

Which of the following should be included in session notes?

A. The RBT's personal opinions on the client's progress B. Only positive observations C. General summaries without specific details D. Objective details about the client's behavior and progress

Question 63:

Your client engages in hand-flapping behavior. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to provide your client with reinforcement any time they are not flapping their hands. Which type of differential reinforcement are you implementing?

A. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) B. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) C. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI) D. None of the above

Question 64:

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 65:

Your client begins a new repetitive behavior that is not in the BIP. What should you do?

A. Add a new goal B. Ignore it permanently C. Punish the behavior D. Record and report it to your supervisor

Question 66:

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 67:

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 68:

How should an RBT respond if a parent asks for other families’ contact information in the clinic?

A. Give the information B. Politely decline to protect confidentiality C. Say it is not their role D. Ignore the request

Question 69:

Your client's family offers you a gift card for your birthday. How should you respond?

A. Accept the gift card and thank the family B. Accept the gift card, but do not tell your supervisor C. Politely decline the gift card and explain that you are not able to accept gifts D. Politely decline the gift card but ask for a cash gift instead

Question 70:

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 71:

Alex is teaching a client to wash their hands. Alex completes all the steps of handwashing for the client using hand-over-hand prompting, but on the final step, Alex uses prompting and reinforcement until the client independently completes that step. Once the final step is mastered, Alex begins teaching the second-to-last step, continuing to collect data on the final step as "maintenance." This backward progression continues until the client can independently complete the entire task.

A. Reverse Chain B. Backwards Chain C. Future Chaining D. Past Chain

Question 72:

An RBT should seek clarification from the supervisor if:

A. Unsure about charting method B. Session is on time C. Client is happy D. Parent is present

Question 73:

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 74:

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 75:

Punishment can be either socially mediated or automatic. Which of the following is the best example of automatic punishment?

A. Your little brothers are constantly fighting. Now, when they fight you take away their Xbox. They no longer fight when you are around. B. You typically order the salmon roll from your local sushi place, but they are out of salmon. You order tuna instead. C. You buy a brand new sweatshirt from a popular online store. When it arrives, you wear it for a day, but it is too tight and itchy. You no longer wear the sweatshirt. D. It usually takes you 45 minutes to get to work. Today, you try a new route and turn down a different street. You get to work 20 minutes faster, and now always take that route.