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Question 1:

You post a picture of you and your client on social media. Which of the following client's rights are you violating?

A. Confidentiality B. Right to effective treatment C. Right to choose their own services D. Right to refuse treatment

Question 2:

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 3:

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 4:

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 5:

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 6:

Amelia earns stickers for following rules during therapy sessions. When she earns 10 stickers, she can choose a prize from the prize box. What type of procedure does this exemplify?

A. Positive Reinforcement B. Automatic Contingency C. Token Economy D. Response Cost

Question 7:

Which of the following increases the future likelihood of a behavior?

A. Punishment B. Motivation C. Reinforcement D. Rewards

Question 8:

Which is the BEST example of a response prompt?

A. Modeling the behavior B. Changing the environment C. Removing distractions D. Using a timer

Question 9:

What is "prompt fading"?

A. Increasing the number of prompts given to a learner B. Gradually reducing assistance in performing a task C. Ignoring the learner until they perform independently D. Providing continuous reinforcement

Question 10:

Sarah is working as an RBT and has several responsibilities during her sessions with clients. Which of the following is NOT one of her roles as an RBT?

A. Design reinforcement systems B. Implement behavior plans C. Assist with parent training D. Conduct indirect assessments

Question 11:

The RBT worked 6 days during the previous week. At the end of the week, the RBT had to calculate the average of Task Refusals. The collected data are: Monday: 6, Tuesday: 6, Wednesday: 6, Thursday: 10, Friday: 8, Saturday: 8... What is the average of Task Refusals for this week?

A. 38 B. 44 C. 7 D. 6

Question 12:

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 13:

Lily feels thirsty and asks her dad, "Can I have some water?" What type of verbal operant is Lily using?

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

Question 14:

Emma, an RBT, is collecting ABC data each time her client, Noah, hits a peer or staff member with an open palm. What type of functional assessment is Emma using in this scenario?

A. Direct measurement B. Functional analysis C. Preference assessment D. Informant method

Question 15:

Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1) is mainly used to ____ and it is the same as ____.

A. Maintain Behaviors; Continuous Measurement B. Maintain Behaviors; Continuous Reinforcement C. Strengthen new Behaviors; Continuous Reinforcement D. Teach new Behaviors; Continuous Measurement

Question 16:

What is “rate” in measurement?

A. Latency divided by duration B. Count per unit of time C. Sum of all durations D. Interval length

Question 17:

How many RBTs can be supervised in a group by two supervisors conducting supervision together?

A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 20

Question 18:

If authorized by the BCBA to train a family in DTT, what is the RBT's first priority?

A. Reinforce independent responses B. Model and explain each step C. Only provide written materials D. Let family lead practice

Question 19:

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 20:

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 21:

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 22:

Which schedule promotes the strongest resistance to extinction?

A. FR-1 B. VI C. VR D. FI

Question 23:

You are working with a client who engages in spitting behavior to get your attention. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to ignore the spitting and continue with what you are doing. What is this an example of?

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

Question 24:

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 25:

This principle of behavior occurs when a behavior is followed immediately by the removal of a stimulus that increases the future frequency of that behavior:

A. Response cost B. Escape extinction C. Negative reinforcement D. Positive punishment

Question 26:

Which of the following are functions of behavior?

A. Task completion, play, access, attention B. Attention, escape, access to tangibles C. Automatic reinforcement, control, freedom D. Escape, retrieval, demand

Question 27:

Which reinforcement schedule is based on an unpredictable number of responses?

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

Question 28:

Which data system records every time a behavior occurs?

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

Question 29:

To ensure high-quality service in ABA, RBTs must:

A. Keep records for 1 year B. Follow all BACB ethical guidelines C. Work alone D. Share notes with everyone

Question 30:

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 31:

"Generalization" means:

A. Using a skill in one context B. Withdrawing reinforcement C. Using a skill across contexts, people, or stimuli D. Immediate independence

Question 32:

Which measurement method is best for behaviors that have a clear beginning and end?

A. Duration recording B. Frequency recording C. Partial interval recording D. Momentary time sampling

Question 33:

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 34:

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

Question 35:

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 36:

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 37:

The least intrusive prompt is:

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

Question 38:

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 39:

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 40:

Which graph is best for showing behavior over time?

A. Line graph B. Scatterplot C. Bar graph D. Pie chart

Question 41:

Which of the following best describes an extinction burst?

A. A temporary increase in behavior when extinction is first implemented B. The reappearance of a behavior that was previously extinguished C. A decrease in behavior when extinction is first implemented D. The immediate disappearance of a behavior when extinction is implemented

Question 42:

RBTs who accept gifts from clients may be violating:

A. Measurement practices B. Ethics code C. Graphing standards D. HIPAA

Question 43:

When should data be recorded during a session?

A. At the end of the day B. After the behavior has changed C. Immediately after the behavior occurs D. Only if the behavior is problematic

Question 44:

Who is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a behavior plan?

A. Parent B. RBT only C. BCBA D. Teacher

Question 45:

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 46:

How should an RBT respond if a parent asks for other families’ contact information in the clinic?

A. Give the information B. Politely decline to protect confidentiality C. Say it is not their role D. Ignore the request

Question 47:

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 48:

Which assessment would be most appropriate for evaluating a client who demonstrates a side bias?

A. Multiple stimuli with replacement B. Multiple stimuli without replacement C. Single stimulus preference assessment D. Paired stimulus preference assessment

Question 49:

The most intrusive prompt is typically:

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

Question 50:

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 51:

What type of prompt is physically guiding a child's hand?

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

Question 52:

When documenting a session, what should be your primary focus?

A. Comparing the client’s progress to other cases B. Making predictions about the client’s future behavior C. Accurately recording what happened during the session D. Sharing personal opinions about the client

Question 53:

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 54:

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 55:

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 56:

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 57:

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

A. Escape B. Control C. Automatic D. Attention

Question 58:

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 59:

Amelia is working with a 3-year-old boy who loves playing with toy dinosaurs. 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. What would the toy dinosaurs be considered?

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

Question 60:

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 61:

Which step comes first in implementing a new skill task analysis?

A. Identify the SD B. Collect baseline & define the skill C. Reinforce each prompt D. Fade prompts

Question 62:

The RBT recorded 18 instances of the child throwing items in the classroom. What type of continuous measurement procedure is the RBT implementing?

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

Question 63:

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 64:

An RBT is using the Token Economy to reinforce the Following Directions. The tokens are checkmarks on a piece of paper. Whenever the client trades his tokens for reinforcers, the therapist should___

A. Erase all the checkmarks B. Erase the number of checkmarks corresponding to the traded reinforcer C. Let the client keep some tokens to avoid problematic behaviors D. Add more checkmarks to the piece of paper to keep track of the transactions

Question 65:

What is an appropriate way for an RBT to respond to feedback from their supervisor?

A. Ignore it if they disagree B. Implement the feedback to improve practice C. Argue with the supervisor about their suggestions D. Share it with the client's parents

Question 66:

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 67:

The client starts to scream during demands. You notice it happens with specific tasks. What's next?

A. Punish the behavior B. Skip those tasks C. Remove the task permanently D. Collect ABC data and inform supervisor

Question 68:

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 69:

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 70:

The best time to reinforce a new skill is:

A. Right after it occurs B. End of session C. Next session D. Monthly

Question 71:

Which best describes response maintenance?

A. Old skill disappears B. Maintained skill continues after fading reinforcement C. Skill used only with RBT D. Skill taught but not demonstrated

Question 72:

What is interresponse time (IRT)?

A. The time it takes for a behavior to occur after a stimulus B. The time between consecutive instances of a behavior C. The total duration of a behavior D. The number of times a behavior occurs per hour

Question 73:

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 74:

When Sarah works with her client, she ensures learning opportunities are provided across different stimuli, various times of the day, incorporating new people and in other settings. What is Sarah programming for?

A. Maintenance B. Discrete trail training C. Generalization D. Task Analysis

Question 75:

This morning, Alex attempted to carry his coffee cup, his water cup, and his bowl of oatmeal up the stairs. Halfway up the stairs, everything spilled all over Alex. He now carries one thing at a time. Why did Alex's behavior change?

A. Alex was burned B. Positive punishment C. Negative reinforcement D. Alex learned a better way to carry things

Question 76:

Grace, an RBT, sets a timer to go off every 5 minutes during her session with her client, Lily. At the end of each interval, Grace records whether Lily is playing with her toys. What type of recording is Grace using?

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

Question 77:

Chris is working with his client, Kevin. Chris's BCBA instructs him to record how long Kevin's tantrums last. What type of data collection should Chris use?

A. Whole interval recording B. Latency C. Rate D. Duration

Question 78:

Jasmine is recording her client's behavior by starting a stopwatch when the client begins screaming and stopping it when the client stops. She then records the total time the client engaged in screaming. What type of measurement procedure is Jasmine using?

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

Question 79:

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 80:

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 81:

Which of the following can be used to teach new skills and has the advantage of delivering feedback and reinforcement quickly and easily?

A. Shaping B. DTT C. Prompting D. Chaining

Question 82:

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 83:

If Noah goes without calling his brother names an entire week, he earns a trip to GameWorks. What reinforcement procedure is this?

A. DRA B. DRO C. SR D. DRI

Question 84:

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 85:

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