RBT Practice Exam | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

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 2:

Which of the following is an example of an indirect assessment method?

A. ABC data collection B. Timing how long a behavior lasts C. Recording how often a behavior occurs D. Conducting interviews with parents

Question 3:

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 4:

What is the main purpose of conducting a preference assessment?

A. To identify activities or items that clients enjoy B. To increase the likelihood of gaining instructional control C. To make the assessment process more engaging for the client D. To identify effective reinforcers for the client

Question 5:

This term is used to describe what occurs immediately before "the behavior"?

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

Question 6:

Bolting responses were observed during an interval of 15 minutes. This interval was divided into 5-minute segments. The client had to engage in the response during the entire 5-minute segment for the RBT to document its occurrence. Which recording strategy was used in this example?

A. Momentary Time Sampling B. Whole Interval C. Partial Interval D. Permanent Product

Question 7:

When implementing discrete trial teaching (DTT), what is the first step?

A. Provide reinforcement B. Deliver the antecedent C. Deliver the consequence D. Record the data

Question 8:

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 9:

What is the primary focus during an FBA interview?

A. Listing reinforcers B. Gathering information about function C. Diagnosing disorder D. Teaching new behaviors

Question 10:

Which of the following would be best at tracking frequency?

A. A stopwatch B. Counting in your head C. Your wristwatch D. A clicker counter

Question 11:

Sarah, an RBT, has spent the first month with her client, Max, managing behaviors and identifying reinforcers. This week, her BCBA wants her to determine what skills Max can and can't do. What procedure is Sarah most likely going to implement?

A. Probing procedures B. Task analysis procedures C. Maintenance procedures D. Generalization procedures

Question 12:

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 13:

Your BCBA determined that attention is maintaining Ethan's aggressive behavior. What could extinction look like in this scenario?

A. Reprimanding Ethan when he engages in property destruction. B. Withholding attention while Ethan engages in aggressive behavior. C. Giving Ethan attention no matter what behavior he is engaging in. D. All of the above

Question 14:

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 15:

To measure the time between prompt and behavior, use:

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

Question 16:

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

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

Question 17:

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 18:

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 19:

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 20:

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 21:

Max's BCBA is working on decreasing spitting behaviors. Initially, Max is reinforced if he spits fewer than 20 times per day. Then, reinforcement is given for spitting fewer than 16 times and then fewer than 12 times. What type of design is being used?

A. Changing criterion design B. Parametric analysis C. Component analysis D. All of the above

Question 22:

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 23:

A motivating operation (MO) affects:

A. The form of a behavior B. The effectiveness of a reinforcer C. The frequency of problem behavior D. The function of an antecedent

Question 24:

Why is it important for an RBT to stay within their scope of practice?

A. To maintain a good relationship with clients' families B. To limit the amount of work required C. To save time during sessions D. To avoid legal and ethical consequences

Question 25:

Yesterday, you reviewed session notes from the past week and noticed that you and the other RBT on the team are implementing skill acquisition programs differently. What is the most appropriate action to take in this scenario?

A. Ignore it because it was only one week of data and notes. B. Ask the client which method they prefer. C. Tell your BCBA and ask for clarification for yourself and the other RBT. D. Call your BCBA and report the other RBT on the team for incorrectly running programs

Question 26:

If an RBT receives an assignment that conflicts with their ethical obligations, what is the appropriate action?

A. Complete the assignment without question B. Delegate the task to another RBT C. Refuse the assignment and notify the client's parents D. Consult with their supervisor for direction

Question 27:

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 28:

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 29:

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 30:

Your BCBA instructs you to take data on how many times your client engages in verbal refusal in 30-minute intervals. What type of data collection is used?

A. Frequency B. Rate C. Count D. Partial Interval Recording

Question 31:

What is it called when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced?

A. Punishment B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Extinction

Question 32:

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 33:

As part of a token economy, Emily receives a token every time she brushes her teeth before bed. Which principle of behavior is this an example of?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Reinforcement C. Punishment D. None of the Above

Question 34:

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 35:

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 36:

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 37:

You can achieve stimulus control through the process of:

A. Generalization training B. Discrimination training C. Discrete-trial-training D. Maintenance training

Question 38:

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 39:

Task analysis is used to:

A. Reduce behavior B. Identify reinforcers C. Measure duration D. Teach complex skills step-by-step

Question 40:

Which behavior would violate the RBT's code of ethics?

A. Accepting a personal loan from a client's family B. Attend client's family party C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Question 41:

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 42:

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 43:

To ensure our data collection is reliable and valid, what are the key indicators of good (believable) data?

A. Accuracy, consistency, and completeness. B. Subjectivity, variability, and complexity C. Volume, speed, and ease of collection D. Simplicity, brevity, and randomness

Question 44:

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 45:

When collecting partial interval data, which is true?

A. Mark yes if behavior occurs any time in interval B. Mark yes only if entire interval C. Record only last interval D. Skip short intervals

Question 46:

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 47:

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 48:

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 49:

In a line graph used for behavior analysis, what is typically displayed on the x-axis?

A. Behavior B. Time C. Client name D. Title

Question 50:

Lara is generally well-behaved but prefers staying up late with her family. Whenever Lara's mom says, "Time to get ready for bed," Lara starts to cry and begs to stay up late. What function most likely describes Lara's response to her mom's bedtime cue?

A. Attention B. Escape/Avoidance C. Access to tangible items D. Automatic

Question 51:

You're teaching a child to match colors. After many trials, they start matching shapes without being taught. This is an example of:

A. Shaping B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Prompt fading

Question 52:

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 53:

A teacher asked her students to draw on a piece of paper with their names on it. She didn't have to see them drawing to determine if they engaged in the response. Why is this?

A. The teacher could be using a Partial Interval recording strategy to determine the occurrence of the response. B. The teacher could be using Duration to determine the occurrence of the response. C. The teacher could be using Intuition to determine the occurrence of the response. D. The teacher could be using Permanent Product to determine the occurrence of the response.

Question 54:

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 55:

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 56:

How often should you graph the data you’ve collected?

A. Monthly B. After every session or as required C. At the start of service D. Only at supervision

Question 57:

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 58:

What type of prompt is pointing at the correct response?

A. Visual B. Verbal C. Gestural D. Physical

Question 59:

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 60:

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 61:

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

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

Question 62:

Olivia, an RBT, is asked by her client's family to babysit over the weekend while they go out of town. How should Olivia respond to the family's request?

A. Agree to babysitting since you are familiar with the family. B. Decline politely and explain it is against professional ethics. C. Inform them that you are busy this weekend but are free next weekend. D. Accept the request but only for a short period

Question 63:

How many of your total hours providing services must you be supervised for each month?

A. 1% B. 5% C. 10% D. 20%

Question 64:

Calculate IOA if RBT A records 12 behaviors and RBT B records 10, what is IOA?

A. 75% B. 80% C. 90% D. 100%

Question 65:

Katherine receives a token (as part of a token economy) every time she brushes her teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

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

Question 66:

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 67:

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 68:

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

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

Question 69:

Your BCBA instructs you to use a continuous schedule of reinforcement for a new goal. What does this mean?

A. Reinforce the behavior intermittently B. You reinforce every occurrence of the behavior C. Reinforce the behavior after a fixed number of responses D. Reinforce the behavior at the end of each session

Question 70:

To determine how many times a student raises their hand, which measurement method should be used?

A. Duration B. Percent of Occurrence C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Frequency

Question 71:

Difference between Antecedents and Consequences:

A. The Antecedent is what precedes behavior, and the Consequence is what proceeds a behavior. B. The Antecedent is what proceeds behavior, and the Consequence is what precedes a behavior. C. Antecedent and Consequences precede behaviors. D. Antecedent and Consequences proceed behaviors.

Question 72:

When observing safety concerns, RBTs should:

A. Hide from parents B. Document and immediately inform the supervisor C. Resolve issues alone D. Share with other RBTs only

Question 73:

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 74:

What is the most common graph used in applied behavior analysis?

A. Pie chart B. Line graph C. Bar graph D. Scatter plot

Question 75:

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