RBT Practice Exam | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

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Question 1:

Which of the following is true about a free operant preference assessment?

A. You present your learner with one item at a time and record their response to it. B. You observe your learner in a natural setting and record what they choose to play with. C. You present your learner with two items and allow them to choose one, then record which one they chose. D. None of these describe a free operant preference assessment.

Question 2:

During a session, your client falls and bumps their head, resulting in a noticeable knot. The injury requires medical attention. What is the appropriate course of action?

A. Resign from your position. B. Inform your BCBA and follow company protocols. C. Try to hide the knot from the parents. D. Do nothing—it wasn't your fault.

Question 3:

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 4:

John removes all break cards after the client makes disruptive noises. What type of intervention is this?

A. Positive punishment B. Negative punishment C. Positive reinforcement D. DRA

Question 5:

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 6:

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 7:

During a session, a child starts screaming when denied access to a toy. What should the RBT do first?

A. Give the toy to stop the screaming B. Ignore the behavior and continue C. Document and report to the supervisor D. Implement the behavior intervention plan

Question 8:

An RBT was asked to collect data on a new problematic behavior. The BCBA plans to add it to the Behavior Intervention Plan. The RBT was instructed to divide an hour into 6 intervals. She was also instructed to determine the behavior occurrence based on it occurring at the end of each interval. Which recording method was used in this case?

A. Partial Interval B. Duration C. Momentary Time Sampling D. Frequency

Question 9:

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 10:

What should a session note always include?

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

Question 11:

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 12:

Mia, an RBT, is working with a client whose mother asked her for advice about their child's diet and supplements. The client's parent worries that it affects the behavior analytic services provided. What course of action should Mia take?

A. Offer her own advice based on personal experience. B. Research diet and supplement information online. C. Inform the client's mother that she will consult with the supervising BCBA and get back to her. D. Provide the parent with a research article.

Question 13:

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 14:

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 15:

Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Whole interval D. Count

Question 16:

Isabella sees a green ball and says, "Green." She sees grass and says, "Green." She also sees dark green leaves on a tree and says, "Green." What is this an example of?

A. Overgeneralization B. Response Generalization C. Stimulus Generalization D. Response Maintenance

Question 17:

When is a Continuous Reinforcement Schedule most effective?

A. When teaching a new skill B. When maintaining an already learned skill C. When trying to reduce a behavior D. When fading reinforcement

Question 18:

Which of the following scenarios constitutes the need for a crisis intervention to be included in your learner's behavior reduction plan?

A. Your learner engages in echolalia. B. Your learner engages in attempted elopements from the home. C. Your learner engages in occurrences of repetitive, high-pitched screams. D. All of the above would require a crisis intervention

Question 19:

Before the onset of services, the BCBA informed the RBT that they conducted an interview with the clients' parents and gave them a questionnaire to fill out about their child's preferred activities. This is an example of which functional assessment?

A. Functional Analysis B. Indirect Observation C. Direct Observation D. None of the above

Question 20:

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 21:

Your favorite ice cream shop offers punch cards where each purchase earns you one punch. After 5 punches, you get a free scoop of ice cream. What schedule of reinforcement does this exemplify?

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

Question 22:

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 23:

Liam is tracking how long his clients spend brushing their teeth each morning. He starts a stopwatch when the client begins brushing and stops it when they finish. What type of data collection method is Liam using?

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

Question 24:

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 25:

During DTT, after you present the SD and provide the prompt, what comes next?

A. Wait for response B. Record data C. Provide reinforcement or correction D. Skip to next trial

Question 26:

What type of reinforcement system is based on time?

A. Ratio B. Interval C. DRA D. DRI

Question 27:

Which of the following is an example of measuring rate?

A. 18 kicks during the session B. 5 kicks per minute C. 20 seconds between kicks D. 1 occurrence of kicking during the whole interval

Question 28:

How often must RBTs renew their certification?

A. Every 3 months B. Every 6 months C. Every 1 year D. Every 7 years

Question 29:

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

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

Question 30:

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 31:

Differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL) is used to:

A. Eliminate behavior B. Increase frequency C. Reduce, not eliminate, behavior D. Generalize behavior

Question 32:

How should an RBT respond if they feel inadequately trained to handle a specific client's behavior?

A. Attempt to manage the behavior independently B. Avoid working with that client C. Use online resources to find solutions D. Contact their supervisor for further training

Question 33:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

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

Question 34:

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

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

Question 35:

Victoria gives her client a sticker on a token board every three minutes that her client goes without engaging in target maladaptive behaviors. What reinforcement schedule does this exemplify?

A. Fixed ratio B. Continuous reinforcement C. Variable interval D. Fixed interval

Question 36:

What should an RBT do if they suspect abuse or neglect of a client?

A. Ignore it and focus on their tasks B. Report it immediately to their supervisor C. Confront the suspected abuser D. Wait until they have more evidence

Question 37:

Mia gives her daughter a sticker when she uses the toilet independently. As a result, her daughter continues to increase her independence in using the toilet. What does this exemplify?

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

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:

An RBT should record data:

A. When convenient B. Only at the end C. Immediately after the behavior D. In bulk weekly

Question 40:

What is the primary purpose of reinforcement in behavior analysis?

A. To eliminate behavior entirely B. To control the learner C. To decrease unwanted behavior D. To increase desired behavior

Question 41:

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 42:

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 43:

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 44:

What is the goal of antecedent interventions?

A. To make the environment more likely to trigger problem behaviors B. To eliminate reinforcement altogether C. To focus only on consequences D. To manipulate the environment to prevent the occurrence of problem behaviors

Question 45:

What is a defining feature of a fixed interval schedule?

A. Reinforcement is delivered after a set amount of time B. Reinforcement is random C. Delivered after each response D. Varies by session

Question 46:

With ____ if the problem behavior did not occur during a predetermined time interval, a reinforcer is delivered; any instance of the problem behavior during that interval resets the interval and postpones reinforcement.

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

Question 47:

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.

Question 48:

Which is the best example of "response blocking"?

A. Ignoring a child when they engage in problem behavior B. Providing praise for appropriate behavior C. Modeling appropriate behavior for the child D. Physically preventing a child from hitting themselves

Question 49:

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 50:

Which of the following is not a way to protect your client's confidentiality?

A. Storing client records in a locked filing cabinet. B. Using a password-protected computer to store client information. C. Discussing your client with your friends and family. D. Using client initials in session notes.

Question 51:

Emma is learning to write her name. Her RBT, Sophia, first reinforces her for scribbling on paper, then for forming the first letter, then for writing her full name. What strategy is being used?

A. Shaping B. Differential Reinforcement C. Prompt Fading D. Generalization

Question 52:

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 53:

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 54:

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 55:

What is a task analysis used for?

A. To measure the frequency of a behavior B. To assess client preferences C. To break down a skill into smaller steps for teaching D. To determine reinforcer effectiveness

Question 56:

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 57:

Liam's client enjoys collecting pens and has a bucket filled with different colors. During a session, Liam works with his client to sort the pens into different containers by color, using this activity to help the client identify and name the colors.

A. Naturalistic teaching B. Discrete trial teaching C. Discrimination training D. Stimulus transfer control procedures

Question 58:

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 59:

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 60:

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 61:

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 62:

Escape, attention, tangible, sensory describe what?

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

Question 63:

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 64:

Your client often makes inappropriate jokes at the clinic. You notice that when he does this, most of the kids around start laughing at him, increasing the likelihood that he will continue to make inappropriate jokes in the future. What appears to be the function of this behavior?

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

Question 65:

While teaching his pet monkey to dance, Tim observes that when he rewards the monkey with dried banana chips for performing a trick correctly, the monkey consistently performs the trick correctly in subsequent attempts. This demonstrates a noticeable increase in the desired behavior. What type of consequence does this most closely exemplify?

A. Punishment B. Relational Frame Theory C. Extinction D. Reinforcement

Question 66:

To maximize learning, an RBT should:

A. Ignore client B. Use reinforcement immediately C. Use only punishment D. Vary reinforcement schedule often

Question 67:

Stuart is using Discrimination Training to teach Joshua to discriminate against the color green. Every time Joshua uses his index finger to touch the green card, Stuart marks that trial as successful. During the last session, Joshua touched the green card 6 times but contacted the red card the other 4 instead. Calculate the percentage of correct color green discrimination during this session.

A. 40% B. 60% C. 25% D. 64%

Question 68:

Ms. Smith wants to measure how often David disrupts her class. Disruption is defined as speaking during a lecture without raising his hand. She will take data for 15 minutes each day during her class and record an instance of behavior if David disrupts at all during each 30-second interval. What type of measurement is this?

A. Frequency Recording B. Whole Interval Recording C. Partial Interval Recording D. Duration Recording

Question 69:

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 70:

When graphing, which axis is time displayed on?

A. Y-axis B. X-axis C. Legend D. Title

Question 71:

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 72:

You believe that your client may have been abused or neglected. What should you do?

A. Wait to see if you notice any other signs of abuse or neglect before reporting it. B. Report your concerns to your supervising BCBA immediately. C. Ask the client's parents if they have been abusing or neglecting their child. D. Do not do anything, as it is not your responsibility to report abuse or neglect.

Question 73:

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 74:

How should RBTs respond to feedback from their supervisor?

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

Question 75:

An RBT notices that a client's behavior plan suggests using non-contingent reinforcement (NCR). How should the RBT implement this?

A. Provide reinforcement only when the client engages in problem behavior B. Apply reinforcement contingent on task completion C. Use reinforcement only as a last resort D. Deliver reinforcement at predetermined intervals regardless of behavior

Question 76:

First, the RBT gathered the necessary materials needed for data collection and program implementation. Next, the RBT spent 15 minutes before their session reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming to prepare for their session. The RBT had 2 questions and reached out to the supervising BCBA for clarification before beginning the session. These are all necessary components of:

A. Preparing for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan B. Behavior modification C. Maintenance procedures D. Facilitated communication

Question 77:

If you overhear staff violating confidentiality, you should:

A. Join in B. Report to your supervisor C. Ignore D. Confront them angrily

Question 78:

What should you do if client data is lost?

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

Question 79:

In applied behavior analysis (ABA), which verbal operant is another word for "request"?

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

Question 80:

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 81:

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 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:

What does IOA stand for in ABA?

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

Question 84:

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 85:

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