RBT Practice Exam | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

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Question 1:

An RBT overhears a coworker sharing client info in a public place. What should they do?

A. Join the conversation B. Report it to the supervisor C. Tell the client D. Ignore it

Question 2:

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

Question 3:

The BCBA asks you to help with a functional analysis. What is your role?

A. Design the analysis B. Interpret graphs C. Diagnose based on results D. Implement procedures and collect data

Question 4:

Your client's parents ask you for your personal phone number. How should you respond?

A. Give the parents your phone number in case they have questions about their child's programming B. Give the parents your phone number in case of an emergency C. Do not give the parents your phone number and refer them to your supervisor D. Do not give the parents your phone number and tell them this is not allowed

Question 5:

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 6:

A sibling tries to participate in the session and interrupts the client. What should you do?

A. Include the sibling B. End the session C. Ask the sibling to sit quietly D. Politely redirect and inform the parent

Question 7:

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 8:

Which of the following is not part of the preparation process before collecting data?

A. Gather clickers B. Review paper data sheets and grab pen C. Record the data from yesterday session D. Locate and reset timers

Question 9:

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 10:

Which of the following ways is a safe way to store data collected during a therapy session that may contain PHI (Personal Health Information)?

A. In a briefcase, which is set to explode if the wrong person tries to open it B. On a clipboard C. Files containing PHI should be stored in a lockable file folder or cabinet when not in use. D. During transport (say, between the office and a client's home), all files should be stored in the trunk of your vehicle.

Question 11:

Emma, an RBT, is observing her client, Jake, in a social setting on the weekends. Her BCBA asked her to record the duration of Jake's time talking to peers. For the first hour, Emma recorded the following data: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 8 minutes, and 12 minutes. What percentage of the first hour did Jake spend talking to peers?

A. 50% B. 58% C. 54% D. 41%

Question 12:

Billy is teaching a student to wash her hands using a task analysis. He teaches the first step and then completes all subsequent steps for his students. When his student masters the first step, he introduces the second step in the task analysis into teaching.

A. Forward Chaining B. Future Chaining C. Backwards Chaining D. Whole Task Training

Question 13:

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 14:

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 15:

An individual was learning to ride her bicycle. Her father first assisted her with a Full Physical Prompt. Gradually, her father's assistance decreased its invasiveness. This is an example of ___

A. Most to Least Prompting B. Progressive Time Delay C. Least to Most Prompting D. Error Correction

Question 16:

When unsure if a new behavior is safe to ignore, the RBT should:

A. Ignore it B. Seek BACB legal advice C. Ask the BCBA D. Wait to see if it stops

Question 17:

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 18:

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 19:

A child pinches when asked to clean up. The team teaches the child to ask for "5 more minutes" instead. What's this strategy?

A. DRA B. DRO C. Extinction D. Response cost

Question 20:

An RBT suspects that a client may be experiencing abuse. What should they do?

A. Talk to the client to gather more information B. Address the issue with the client's family C. Ignore the signs if they are uncertain D. Report the suspicion to their supervisor immediately

Question 21:

A child sees a cookie and says, "Cookie." Without any knowledge of the child's motivation, what type of verbal operant does this most closely describe?

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

Question 22:

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 23:

Which is a dual relationship violation?

A. Working with two clients B. Accepting gifts from clients C. Supervising and being friends D. All of these

Question 24:

Jhon is counting how many times their client pinches themselves. What type of measurement is Jhon using?

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

Question 25:

What should a session note always include?

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

Question 26:

A parent asks you to babysit their child on the weekend. What should you do?

A. Accept since you know the child B. Decline and explain boundaries C. Accept if it's off the clock D. Check with another RBT

Question 27:

What should you do if a client engages in a new behavior not documented in the treatment plan?

A. Add it to the plan yourself B. Ignore the behavior C. Punish the behavior D. Immediately report it to the supervising BCBA

Question 28:

You observe that your client’s tantrums occur most often before lunch. This is an example of:

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

Question 29:

When a behavior analyst breaks down a difficult behavior into a series of discrete steps, this is called a ___?

A. Task Technology B. Recipe for success C. Task Analysis D. Conceptual Analysis

Question 30:

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 31:

Lily's RBT is working on increasing her independence. The RBT conducts an assessment where Lily is asked to complete various daily tasks, such as brushing her teeth and tying her shoes. What type of assessment is being conducted?

A. Functional Behavior Assessment B. Preference Assessment C. Functional Skills Assessment D. Functional Analysis

Question 32:

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 33:

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 34:

During ____ stimuli are modified or manipulated so the desired behavior has a higher provability to occur and the contrary for undesired behaviors.

A. Antecedent Modifications B. Consequence Manipulations C. DRA D. DRO

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:

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 37:

Sarah has spent the last month recording frequency data on how often her client, Alex, insults his siblings. The data is broken down by the number of insults per session across ten sessions. If Sarah's BCBA asked her to graph this data, where should she record the frequency of insults?

A. On the X-axis B. On the Y-axis C. Condition change line D. Graph legend

Question 38:

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 39:

The most intrusive prompt is typically:

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

Question 40:

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 41:

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 42:

You are assisting your supervisor with parent training. During the meeting, the parent mentioned that getting ready for school is a constant struggle. Your BCBA suggests an intervention where the child can watch TV for 20 minutes in the morning if they get dressed and ready for school on time. Implementing this intervention establishes a ___?

A. Punisher B. Contingency C. Preference D. Function

Question 43:

Which is an essential ethical responsibility?

A. Share data on public forums B. Protect client dignity C. Use subjective notes D. Ignore parent's opinions

Question 44:

Sarah, a BCBA, is teaching her clients to brush their teeth. She has broken down the task into smaller, manageable steps to help her client learn this new skill. What teaching procedure is Sarah using?

A. Probing B. Task Analysis C. Generalization Procedure D. Natural environment teaching

Question 45:

What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

A. To identify items and activities that are reinforcing to an individual. B. To identify why the individual engages in a particular behavior. C. To identify which stimuli a person prefers D. To assess skill deficits

Question 46:

What do you need BEFORE starting a session?

A. Materials, data sheets, goals, plan B. Only the plan C. Only data sheets D. Only reinforcement

Question 47:

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 48:

What does a functional analysis involve?

A. Changing antecedents only B. Manipulating variables to test function C. Only using indirect assessment D. Just recording data

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:

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

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

Question 51:

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 52:

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 53:

Mike is a 12-year-old boy who lives at home with his dad. Mike often interrupts his dad's work calls at inappropriate times. It was determined that the function of this behavior was attention from Mike's dad. Your BCBA instructs you to give Mike attention every 3 minutes continuously while Mike's dad is on a work call. What type of intervention does this most likely represent?

A. Non-contingent Reinforcement (NCR) B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) C. Punishment D. FR3

Question 54:

A teacher gives a student a break from independent seated work exactly 1 hour after their last break. What schedule of reinforcement does this describe?

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

Question 55:

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 56:

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 57:

Emily is learning to label colors. Which of the following examples demonstrates naturalistic teaching to learn colors?

A. While sitting on the living room floor with the RBT, the RBT presents a 2D color card and says "what color?" Shay responds with the color, then earns reinforcement. B. While playing with Legos in the playroom, they build a Lego tower and the RBT asks Emily to label the color of some of the Legos. C. While sitting at a table in the therapy room, the RBT clears the table and shows Emily a red Lego and asks "what color?" Shay responds "red," then earns reinforcement. D. All of the above are naturalistic teaching examples.

Question 58:

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 59:

Sophia’s mom gave her a list of items to purchase at the grocery store while she was at work. When she returned home, she reviewed the list to check if Sophia had bought all the items. What type of data collection method is being used in this scenario?

A. Frequency B. Latency C. Interval Recording D. Permanent Product

Question 60:

Hailey, a Behavior Analyst, is training a child to discriminate colors. She places a red card and a blue card side-by-side and tells the child, "Point to red." Every time the child points to the red card, Hailey gives her a bite of her favorite fruit. In this example, Hailey used:

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Intermittent Schedule of Reinforcement C. Variable Ratio 2 D. Continuous Schedule of Reinforcement

Question 61:

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 62:

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 63:

When writing a session note, you should do all of the following except:

A. Use objective language B. Use subjective language C. Write in measurable terms D. Write professionally

Question 64:

Clara has a BIP targeting aggressive behaviors, which are hypothesized to be driven by a need for attention. Given this information, which would be the most appropriate replacement behavior to include in her BIP?

A. Ignore and redirect when aggressions occur. B. Teach Clara to mand for preferred items and activities. C. Do not allow Clara to get out of demands by engaging in aggressions. D. Teach Clara to say "hi (person's name)" to get their attention

Question 65:

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 66:

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 67:

Ethan, an RBT, is teaching his client, Leo, how to greet people. At first, he rewards Leo for saying "hi" to his family members. Later, he reinforces him for greeting teachers and classmates as well. What principle is Ethan applying?

A. Extinction B. Generalization C. Differential Reinforcement D. Discrimination Training

Question 68:

Sophia, an RBT, asks her client, Oliver, to clean up his toys. She starts her timer and notes that Oliver begins cleaning 10 seconds later. What is Sophia measuring?

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

Question 69:

You're using partial interval recording. A behavior happens for 3 seconds in a 10-second interval. Do you mark it?

A. Yes B. No C. Only if it continues D. Wait until next interval

Question 70:

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 71:

Which of the following is an example of a motivating operation?

A. Being hungry B. Seeing a stop sign C. A ringing phone D. A traffic light turning green

Question 72:

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 73:

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 74:

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 75:

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