RBT Practice Exam | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

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Question 1:

Milana wants to measure the amount of time that passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect?

A. Duration B. Response Latency C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Rate

Question 2:

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 3:

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 4:

What is the best way to describe an operational definition?

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

Question 5:

DRA stands for:

A. Differential Reinforcement of All B. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior C. Discrete Response Analysis D. Discrete Random Access

Question 6:

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 7:

When should an RBT report an incident to their supervisor?

A. Only if it is a major incident B. Any time there is an unexpected or significant event C. Only if the incident involves aggressive behavior D. Only if the client requests it

Question 8:

Which of the following is considered the best practice for an RBT to communicate with stakeholders?

A. As directed by the supervisor B. Reporting data relevant to the client's goals C. When communicating about other clients with similar goals D. It isn't appropriate

Question 9:

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

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

Question 10:

Which of the following should not be included in your session note?

A. The date and time of the session B. A description of how the client was feeling during the session C. Your signature D. Objective data collected during the session

Question 11:

Which of the following is NOT a type of functional behavioral assessment procedure?

A. ABC Data Collection B. Free Operant C. Functional Analysis D. Scatterplot Analyses

Question 12:

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 13:

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 14:

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 15:

If you reinforce a tantrum by mistake, what should you do?

A. Ignore it B. Tell the BCBA C. Punish the next instance D. Tell the parent only

Question 16:

Emma's RBT is collecting data on her tantrum behavior. Each time a tantrum occurs, the RBT records what happened before (Emma was told "no"), the behavior (Emma cried and screamed), and what happened after (Emma was ignored). What type of data collection is this?

A. ABC data collection B. Functional analysis C. Momentary time sampling D. Frequency recording

Question 17:

You are recording the duration data of your client. What tool do you use?

A. Counter B. Stopwatch C. Tally sheet D. Graph

Question 18:

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 19:

Which of the following is an objective and measurable description of behavior?

A. Sarah was mean to her friend. B. Sarah was aggressive toward her friend. C. Sarah punched her friend's face with a closed fist. D. All of the above

Question 20:

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 21:

What occurs before a behavior?

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

Question 22:

What type of functional assessment is being conducted when an RBT collects ABC data each time a client hits a peer or staff with an open palm?

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

Question 23:

Kevin helps a 19-year-old client learn to shop for groceries. The client can make a list, find items, and scan them but forgets some steps at the self-checkout. Kevin lets the client do the checkout alone and only helps with the steps the client doesn't know. What type of teaching is Kevin using?

A. Forward chaining B. Backwards chaining C. Behavior chain interruption strategy D. Total task chaining

Question 24:

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 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 strategies is considered an antecedent-based intervention?

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

Question 27:

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 28:

Which intermittent reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent response rate?

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

Question 29:

What should an RBT do if they are unable to collect data during a session?

A. Wait until the next session to note any behaviors B. Estimate the data based on memory C. Document that data was not collected and inform their supervisor D. Omit the data from the report

Question 30:

As an RBT, what is the best course of action if you receive a friend request on Facebook from your client and your client's mother?

A. Accept the client's friend request on social media B. Accept both friend requests C. Accept the client's mother's request but decline the client's request D. Politely decline both friend requests and discuss professional boundaries

Question 31:

What is the role of the RBT if a client gets hurt?

A. Ignore it B. Report to BCBA and guardian C. Only tell the parent D. Tell another RBT

Question 32:

In a token economy, what are the items or activities that the learner exchanges their tokens for called?

A. Backup reinforcers B. Tokens C. Primary reinforcers D. Conditioned reinforcers

Question 33:

Which of the following is a role of the RBT in the service delivery system?

A. Implementing behavior intervention plans B. Designing behavior intervention plans C. Assessing behavior D. All of the above

Question 34:

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 35:

During a session, Jake's mom reported that Jake had tried five new foods since the last session. What type of measurement is this?

A. Inter-response Time (IRT) B. Latency C. Frequency D. Rate

Question 36:

Which of the following is not included in a written skill acquisition plan?

A. Specific skill goals B. A description of the behaviors targeted for reduction C. Mastery criteria D. Materials for teaching the skill

Question 37:

Elijah's mom starts a timer whenever he engages in a tantrum. When the tantrum ends, she stops the timer and writes down the total number of minutes. What type of data is she collecting?

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-response time D. Trials to criterion

Question 38:

What is the RBT’s main role in skill acquisition?

A. Write goals B. Design programs C. Implement programs as written D. Approve all changes

Question 39:

While driving past a farm, Emily looks out the window and says, "Cow." What type of verbal operant is Emily demonstrating?

A. Manding B. Tacting C. Protesting D. Scripting

Question 40:

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 41:

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 42:

When creating the BIP, a BCBA Task Analyzed the skill of Raising the Right Hand. The instructions were clear; the therapist would model the entire skill and expect the client to raise his hand. Which Channing procedure is the RBT implementing in this case?

A. Forward Chaining B. Backward Chaining C. Total Task D. Least to Most Prompting

Question 43:

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 44:

Jane, an RBT, is working with a client when the parent asks her to babysit on the weekend. What is the most ethical response?

A. Agree to babysit since she already knows the child B. Babysit only if the BCBA approves C. Accept but don't tell anyone at work D. Politely decline and explain that babysitting creates a dual relationship

Question 45:

Sheila is working with a 3-year-old boy. He enjoys playing with toy dinosaurs, so she brings a bag full of toy dinosaurs to her session and allows him to play with them when he earns 5 tokens for following his rules. Toy dinosaurs would be a:

A. Generalized conditioned reinforcer B. Primary reinforcer C. Unconditioned reinforcer D. Conditioned reinforcer

Question 46:

What should the RBT do if the learner is responding in a way that is not addressed by the prompting, error correction, and reinforcement procedures?

A. Ignore the learner's responses B. Increase the prompt level C. Notify the BCBA D. Deliver reinforcement

Question 47:

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 48:

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 49:

What should an RBT do to maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families?

A. Attend family events to build rapport B. Accept personal gifts from clients C. Share personal contact information for emergencies D. Keep interactions limited to service-related matters

Question 50:

Which is an appropriate protected data storage method?

A. Locked file drawer B. Teacher’s desk C. Parent’s home D. Backpack on bus

Question 51:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

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

Question 52:

Jhon makes noises with his mouth while sitting in math class. When the teacher tells him to stop, he continues. Now, the teacher ignores him, and Jhon's noises get louder and more frequent. What describes this behavior change?

A. Resistance to Extinction B. Extinction C. Extinction failure D. Extinction burst

Question 53:

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 54:

Which of the following best describes the role of the RBT?

A. To assess clients and design treatment plans B. To implement treatment plans created by the BCBA C. To supervise other RBTs D. To train parents on how to implement ABA strategies

Question 55:

What does IOA stand for in ABA?

A. Interobserver Accuracy B. Internal Observer Agreement C. Interobserver Agreement D. Internal Objective Assessment

Question 56:

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 57:

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 58:

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 59:

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 60:

All of the following are acceptable in a professional relationship between an RBT and a supervising BCBA EXCEPT:

A. The RBT implements the treatment plan as directed no matter what B. The RBT contributes ideas and input about the shared client C. The BCBA provides feedback to the RBT about the RBT's performance in the field D. The BCBA can request that the RBT assist in parent training and functional behavior assessments

Question 61:

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 62:

What does ABC stand for in behavior analysis?

A. Antecedent, Behavior, Control B. Action, Balance, Correction C. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence D. Action, Behavior, Consequence

Question 63:

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 64:

When might an RBT need to seek additional training?

A. When unsure how to implement a new protocol B. After every client session C. Only when reprimanded D. When a parent asks

Question 65:

Shaping is used when:

A. The behavior needs to be gradually taught B. The behavior already exists C. The behavior should be punished D. The behavior is aggressive

Question 66:

Jessica, an RBT, is teaching her client, Oliver, to match colors. She places a red block and a yellow block in front of him, then holds up another red block and asks, "Match the colors!" Oliver looks at her, so she points to the red block as a hint. What type of prompt is Jessica using?

A. Verbal Prompt B. Physical Prompt C. Model Prompt D. Gestural Prompt

Question 67:

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 68:

Your supervisor is not responding and the client is unsafe. What's your next step?

A. Leave the site B. Do nothing C. Create a plan yourself D. Follow emergency protocol and document

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:

VR, FR, VI, and FI are all:

A. Continuous schedules of reinforcement B. Intermittent schedules of reinforcement C. Types of behavior intervention procedures D. Types of teaching procedures

Question 71:

Jenny, an RBT, was collecting data on her client’s Hazel. She noticed that the responses were mostly anticipated by a loud noise. After these noises are heard, it takes approximately 3 seconds for the response to occur. This time that elapses between the loud noise and the response is known as ___?

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. Antecedent Time

Question 72:

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 73:

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 74:

What is generalization?

A. Skill used only in sessions B. Skill lost after training C. Skill appears across settings, people, or stimuli D. Skill performed with prompts only

Question 75:

Which is the key feature of a DRO procedure?

A. Reinforce only target behavior B. Reinforce any behavior except target C. Offer reinforcement noncontingently D. Only punishment for target