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Question 1:

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 2:

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 3:

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 4:

Collecting data as soon as behavior happens minimizes:

A. Subjectivity B. Reinforcement C. Generalization D. Rate

Question 5:

A parent asks you to stay an extra hour after your session. What should you do?

A. Say yes if you're free B. Charge them directly C. Stay and bill it later D. Say no and refer them to your supervisor

Question 6:

Whenever you say, "Put on your shoes," your daughter immediately repeats, "Put on your shoes." What type of verbal operant is she demonstrating?

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

Question 7:

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 8:

A child is learning to identify the letter "A." At first, the letter is in large, bold red font, but over time, the font size and color gradually fade to a standard black letter. What is this an example of?

A. Response prompting B. Most-to-least prompting C. Stimulus fading D. Task analysis

Question 9:

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 10:

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

A. Your client's mom is your best friend B. You are friends with one of your coworkers C. You work with a client who goes to the same school as your child D. You have the same supervising BCBA as another RBT at your company

Question 11:

Victoria is teaching her client, Sarah, to identify body parts on herself. She gives the instruction, "Touch your head." When Sarah touches her head, she gives verbal praise and a high-five. When Sarah touches her nose, she does not praise or give her a high-five. What procedure is Victoria conducting?

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

Question 12:

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 13:

Your client is working on a multi-step household chore consisting of 7 steps. Your BCBA instructs you to teach this skill using a chaining procedure. Your learner can do 5 out of the 7 steps at baseline independently. Which type of chaining procedure would you use?

A. Forward Chaining B. Total Task Chaining C. Task Analysis D. Backward Chaining

Question 14:

Todd walks up to a vending machine, puts some coins inside, and punches in the code for his favorite beverage. The vending machine dispenses a beverage, which Todd then drinks. What type of consequence (from the choices below) does this example most closely exemplify?

A. Attention-based Reinforcement B. Automatic Reinforcement C. Socially Mediated Reinforcement D. .

Question 15:

Aron is allowed to stay at home by himself during summer vacation while his mom is at work. When his mom leaves in the morning, she gives Aron a list of items that she needs him to complete. What would be the best way for Aron's mom to measure whether or not Aron completed the entire list?

A. Direct assessment B. Permanent product recording C. Event recording D. None of the above

Question 16:

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

A. Providing services to a family member B. Accepting a gift from a client C. Socializing with clients outside of work D. All of the above

Question 17:

What is the main purpose of a token economy system?

A. To punish unwanted behavior B. To track inappropriate behavior C. To reduce attention-seeking behavior D. To reward behavior with tokens that can be exchanged for other reinforcers

Question 18:

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 19:

You disagree with your supervising BCBA's feedback. How should you respond?

A. Tell your BCBA that you do not agree with their feedback and will not implement it B. Ask your BCBA for clarification on their feedback C. Ask the client's parents if they agree with the feedback D. Do not say anything to your BCBA and continue what you were doing

Question 20:

A parent insists on implementing a strategy that contradicts the BCBA's written plan. The RBT should:

A. Follow the parent's instructions B. Email the BACB immediately C. Inform the BCBA and follow supervision D. Make their own judgment

Question 21:

Chris is an RBT of Kevin and he's working to identify preferences. Chris presents 5 items in front of Kevin: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. Chris asks Kevin to pick one, and Kevin chooses the bubbles. In the following presentation, Chris removes the bubbles, rearranges the other items, and then asks Kevin to choose again. Which preference assessment is Chris using?

A. Multiple stimuli without replacement B. Multiple stimuli with replacement C. Forced choice D. Free operant

Question 22:

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 23:

A new student joins the classroom, and the BCBA wants to evaluate the child's current academic level concerning the curriculum. The BCBA asks you to observe and record the tasks the child can complete independently as well as those they find challenging. What type of assessment are you helping with?

A. Functional Assessment B. Curriculum-based Evaluation C. Preference Assessment D. Social Evaluation

Question 24:

Who writes the behavior plan?

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

Question 25:

In a behavior reduction plan, which of the following is NOT typically included?

A. Function of the behavior B. Antecedent modifications C. Reinforcement for problem behavior D. Consequence strategies

Question 26:

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 27:

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 28:

What is an important component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Anecdotal client history B. Clearly defined target behaviors and replacement strategies C. Supervisor's personal notes D. Client's favorite activities

Question 29:

What behavior is the most observable and measurable?

A. Your client fails a math test due to lack of effort. B. You fall asleep in class because you are tired. C. Your client was stressed out and ate a big bag of cookies. D. You fall asleep in class.

Question 30:

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 31:

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 32:

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 33:

What is the best way to describe an operational definition?

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

Question 34:

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 35:

Which of the following variables would not require immediate communication with your BCBA?

A. Your client mastered one of their programs. B. Your client became ill during the session, so you ended the session 45 minutes early. C. Your client's caregivers reported concerns about their progress and another RBT's performance. D. Your client started a new medication.

Question 36:

What is the definition of latency in behavior measurement?

A. The time from the end of one behavior to the start of the next behavior B. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a given stimulus C. The total time a behavior occurs D. The number of times a behavior occurs

Question 37:

The first step before running a preference assessment:

A. Select reinforcement schedule B. Secure parent permission as required C. End session D. Graph data

Question 38:

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 39:

What is the role of a behavior technician when conducting a session?

A. To create new programs and interventions B. To conduct formal assessments C. To modify the treatment plan as needed D. To follow the behavior plan as directed by the supervising BCBA

Question 40:

Which of the following is an example of a discrete trial?

A. Allowing the client to choose an activity B. Engaging in free play C. Observing the client in a natural setting D. Teaching a skill in a structured, step-by-step manner

Question 41:

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 42:

Which of the following actions best illustrates maintaining client dignity?

A. Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality B. Respecting cultural differences C. Only sharing client information with stakeholders and your supervisors D. All of the above

Question 43:

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 44:

Which of the following is an example of a Three-Term-Contingency that uses Positive Reinforcement?

A. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs more often in the future) B. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs more often in the future) C. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs less often in the future). D. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs less often in the future)

Question 45:

A child avoids doing their homework by complaining of a stomach ache. This behavior most likely serves what function?

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

Question 46:

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 47:

Olivia's client often runs away from the table when it's time for work. Instead of allowing him to escape, Olivia blocks his attempts and redirects him back to his seat while reinforcing him to stay seated. What behavior reduction strategy is being used?

A. Extinction B. Response Blocking C. Overcorrection D. DRI

Question 48:

What is an extinction burst?

A. A permanent increase in the problem behavior B. A temporary increase in problem behavior when extinction is first implemented C. A sudden decrease in all behaviors D. A type of reinforcement

Question 49:

Noah struggles with sucking on his fingers. During a session, he is reinforced when he keeps his hand in his pocket. Which of the following is this an example of?

A. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors B. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors C. Spontaneous recovery D. Extinction burst.

Question 50:

An RBT sets a timer for 2 minutes. When the timer goes off, the RBT looks up to see if their client is sitting in their seat. What measurement procedure is this?

A. Momentary time sampling B. Latency C. Whole interval recording D. Partial interval recording

Question 51:

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 52:

Escape, attention, tangible, sensory are:

A. Teaching strategies B. Methods of intervention C. Function of behavior D. Types of prompts

Question 53:

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 54:

Which of the following skill areas is NOT assessed by the ABLLS-R?

A. Motor skills B. Social interaction C. Academic readiness D. Intelligence quotient (IQ)

Question 55:

Which best describes a “stimulus delta” (SΔ)?

A. Reinforces behavior B. Signals reinforcement unavailable C. Evokes behavior D. Reduces generalization

Question 56:

Ava's client engages in aggressive behavior to escape non-preferred tasks. Instead of allowing him to escape, Ava modifies his work schedule to include frequent breaks so he doesn't feel overwhelmed. What type of antecedent strategy is she using?

A. Task Modification B. Positive Punishment C. Escape Extinction D. Functional Communication Training

Question 57:

A BCBA requests “interval by interval” data - what do you record?

A. If behavior occurred during each interval B. If reinforcer was delivered C. If prompts were given D. If consequences were given

Question 58:

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 59:

Liam hit his sister three times while the family ate dinner at a restaurant. His mom recorded three tally marks on a tracking sheet. What type of data collection method did Liam's mom use?

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Percent of occurrence D. Rate

Question 60:

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 61:

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 62:

People sometimes react with physical aggression and property destruction when they are presented with demands or are pursued for compliance. In such situations doing this is likely to reduce many severe episodes in an emergency situation.

A. Decrease (remove) demands B. Emergency (crisis) strategies C. Reset the interval (stop and reset) D. New or novel

Question 63:

During an initial assessment, an RBT was assisting a BCaBA. The RBT was asked to pay close attention to the consequences of problematic behaviors. The BCaBA told the RBT that he wanted to hypothesize about the WHY behind the client's responses. The RBT is most likely assisting with a(n) ___.

A. Preference Assessment B. Individualized Assessment C. Environmental Assessment D. Functional Assessment

Question 64:

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

A. A student loses recess privileges after talking in class B. A child is given extra homework for not completing classwork C. A child earns a sticker for good behavior D. A parent ignores tantrums, causing them to decrease over time

Question 65:

Thomas hits his peers at pre-school to get their attention. His team implements a procedure where everyone limits attention toward Kevin when he hits his peers. Instead, he receives verbal praise when engaging in behaviors that keep his hands busy. Clapping, playing with legos, etc. What type of procedure does this entail?

A. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors B. Differential reinforcement of low levels of behaviors C. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors D. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors

Question 66:

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 67:

Olivia, an RBT, is evaluating her relationships with clients and coworkers. Which of the following illustrates an example of a dual relationship?

A. Olivia provides therapy to a client. B. Olivia supervises a coworker at her clinic. C. Olivia is friends with her client's family outside of work. D. Olivia attends professional training sessions.

Question 68:

What type of teaching occurs in a learner's natural environment, using naturally occurring learning opportunities?

A. Incidental B. Task-analyzed C. Discrete-trial D. Shaping

Question 69:

You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (Sd) to the first instance of behavior. What are you measuring?

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

Question 70:

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 71:

A parent asks about another client\'s progress. You should:

A. Tell them everything B. Say you\'re not allowed to share C. Ask the BCBA to share D. None of the above

Question 72:

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 73:

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 74:

Stimulus changes that occur right after a behavior are referred to as:

A. Consequences B. Extinction C. Antecedents D. Reinforcements

Question 75:

Which is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

A. Reinforcing after a specific number of responses B. Reinforcing after varying amounts of time C. Reinforcing every correct response D. Reinforcing after a random number of responses

Question 76:

Which data collection method measures how long a behavior lasts?

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

Question 77:

Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A. Being thirsty B. Feeling tired C. Seeing a "men's" sign on a restroom door D. Feeling pain

Question 78:

It is written in the client's behavior intervention plan to implement least to most prompting, but the client's parents specifically state they want you to implement most to least prompting instead. As an RBT, what should you do in this scenario?

A. Follow the parents' request immediately. B. Implement a mix of both prompting techniques C. Inform the parent that you will let their child's BCBA know, and they will reach out to them. D. Ignore the parents' request and continue with the original plan.

Question 79:

A BCBA instructs you to use whole interval recording. This means you should:

A. Record if behavior occurs at any time in the interval B. Record if behavior occurs during the entire interval C. Record at the end of interval only D. Use a stopwatch

Question 80:

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 81:

Tim, an RBT, is at the supermarket when he sees a client with whom he regularly works. He excitedly greets his client and talks about their most recent therapy session. After he heads home, he realizes he did something wrong-what was it?

A. He should have had the client sign a disclosure act notification form, which must be done each time you see a client in public B. He should have waited for the client to acknowledge him first, AND refrained from acknowledging any details about their therapy relationship unless explicit consent was given C. Tim should avoid speaking to clients in public, even if they acknowledge him first D. He did nothing wrong-it would be unethical to treat a client different because he or she has a diagnosis

Question 82:

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 83:

As an RBT, you must be prepared for a session as described by the skill acquisition plan. Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare for your session?

A. Discuss any changes with the other RBTs and supervisors on the team after each of your sessions. B. Before you arrive for session, make sure you have all the materials you may need to implement the treatment plan. C. Once you arrive at your session, review all notes from prior sessions, and plan out your day. D. Communicate with your supervisor immediately when you are unsure of how to implement an intervention.

Question 84:

Which data system records every time a behavior occurs?

A. Discontinuous B. Permanent product C. Continuous measurement D. Interval

Question 85:

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