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RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

Which schedule promotes the strongest resistance to extinction?

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

Question 2:

Which behavior change strategy involves reinforcing behavior that is incompatible with the problem behavior?

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

Question 3:

A child learned to tie their shoes months ago and can still do it independently without recent practice sessions. What does this demonstrate?

A. Prompt Dependency B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Chaining

Question 4:

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

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

Question 5:

Sophia is teaching her client to mand using PECS. Because her client is highly motivated for Cheez-It crackers, she uses these to teach the contingency of exchanging the picture icon to receive the crackers. Cheez-It crackers fall under which type of reinforcer?

A. Negative Reinforcer B. Punishment C. Secondary D. Primary

Question 6:

Operational definitions of behavior should be:

A. Objective B. Subjective C. Opinion-based D. All of the above

Question 7:

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 8:

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 9:

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 10:

If you reinforce a tantrum by mistake, what should you do?

A. Ignore it B. Tell the BCBA C. Punish the next instance D. Tell the parent only

Question 11:

In a DRO, you reinforce:

A. All behaviors other than the behavior targeted for reduction B. All behaviors noncontingently C. An incompatible behavior D. More appropriate alternative behaviors

Question 12:

When implementing extinction, an RBT should be prepared for:

A. An immediate decrease in the target behavior B. A gradual increase in positive behavior C. An extinction burst D. Immediate client satisfaction

Question 13:

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 14:

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 15:

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 16:

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 17:

An RBT was conducting a preference assessment. The client was presented with 2 stimuli at a time. The location of these was interchanged, and all potential pairings were presented to the client. Which Preference Assessment did the RBT implement?

A. Single Stimulus B. Multiple Stimulus without Replacement C. Free Operant D. Paired Choice

Question 18:

Which is an example of maintenance?

A. Skill fades over time B. Skill persists after intervention C. Client uses skill in school only D. All answers

Question 19:

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 20:

Sam yells loudly to get his mother's attention. His mother reinforces close approximations to low speaking volumes and taps her to get her attention while ignoring the loud screams. This process of reinforcing appropriate responses and withholding reinforcement for inappropriate responses is an example of:

A. Shaping B. Extinction C. Differential reinforcement D. Stimulus fading

Question 21:

To measure the time between prompt and behavior, use:

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

Question 22:

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 23:

In order to find out how many times a student raise their hand, one would measure?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. IRT D. Percent of Occurrence

Question 24:

How would you record the number of times a student raises their hand in a classroom?

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

Question 25:

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 26:

Which is an appropriate protected data storage method?

A. Locked file drawer B. Teacher’s desk C. Parent’s home D. Backpack on bus

Question 27:

Which teaching method involves starting with the least intrusive prompt and increasing assistance only as needed?

A. Forward chaining B. Backward chaining C. Least to most prompting D. Most to least prompting

Question 28:

Your client begins a new repetitive behavior that is not in the BIP. What should you do?

A. Add a new goal B. Ignore it permanently C. Punish the behavior D. Record and report it to your supervisor

Question 29:

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 30:

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 31:

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 32:

Your client invites you to join them on a golf trip to Augusta National. How should you respond based on ethical guidelines for RBTs?

A. Yes, how could you pass that opportunity up? B. Yes, as long as you clear it with your supervisor. C. No, this violates dual relationships and is unethical. D. No, you aren't allowed to miss work.

Question 33:

Which graph summarizes data based on time intervals?

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

Question 34:

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 35:

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 36:

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 37:

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 38:

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 39:

Which of the following means to stop reinforcing a behavior that was previously reinforced?

A. Extinction burst B. Spontaneous recovery C. Extinction D. Differential reinforcement

Question 40:

What is the differential reinforcement procedure called where all behaviors except one specific behavior are reinforced?

A. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) B. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) C. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) D. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA)

Question 41:

When recording data on a line graph, on which axis should you place the date?

A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. D-axis D. You would not enter a date on the graph

Question 42:

A teacher observes a student every 5 minutes to see if they are on-task. What type of recording is this?

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

Question 43:

What is "shaping" in behavior analysis?

A. Punishing inappropriate behavior B. Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior C. Using negative reinforcement to shape behavior D. Ignoring all behaviors to encourage independence

Question 44:

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 45:

Jordan, an RBT, is observing his client, Emma, during a 30-minute session. He notes that Emma taps her pencil on the table 15 times. What type of measurement is Jordan using?

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

Question 46:

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 47:

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 48:

Which of the following statements is true about Errorless Teaching?

A. The client is expected to commit errors during this teaching method B. The responses are expected to be placed under Extinction C. Prompts are provided to avoid errors D. Errors are punished with Positive Punishment

Question 49:

What measurement procedure is used if the observer records whether the target behavior happened at any time during the interval?

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

Question 50:

Lucas frequently taps his fingers on his desk during lessons, distracting others. His RBT decides to provide reinforcement every 5 minutes if Lucas is not tapping. What type of differential reinforcement is this?

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

Question 51:

Noah, an RBT, is running a session in a public park. A stranger approaches and asks what he is doing with the child. What is the most appropriate response?

A. Explain that the child has autism and describe the therapy session B. Politely tell the stranger that you cannot discuss client details and change the subject C. Give a brief explanation but leave out the child's name D. Ask the child's parent if you can share information with the stranger

Question 52:

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

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

Question 53:

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 54:

Your BCBA asks you to record how many times your client hits others. Which method would you use to record this behavior?

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

Question 55:

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 56:

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 57:

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 58:

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 59:

What type of measurement is the duration from the end of one behavior until another instance of that same behavior?

A. Interval Schedule B. Instantiated Response Tracking C. Inter-response time D. Inter-trial Interval

Question 60:

A "motivating operation" in ABA refers to:

A. Any behavior that leads to reinforcement B. Something that changes the value of a reinforcer or punishment C. A system for tracking behavior data D. A punishment designed to reduce behavior

Question 61:

An extinction burst refers to:

A. Sudden skill mastery B. Decrease in behavior when extinction begins C. Temporary increase in behavior when extinction starts D. Generalization

Question 62:

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 63:

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 64:

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 65:

The behavior results in the addition of something that increases the behavior in the future. What does this describe?

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

Question 66:

How should an RBT respond if a client’s sibling asks about progress?

A. Answer all questions B. Share general strategies only C. Redirect to the supervisor D. Ignore them

Question 67:

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 68:

In a fixed ratio 5 (FR5) schedule:

A. Reinforcement is given after 5 responses B. After 5 minutes C. After any behavior D. On variable schedule

Question 69:

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 70:

Laura is working with her client on two-syllable choices, specifically "Say: Mommy." She reinforces her client for saying "Ma." A few days later, the client echoes, "Mama." Laura then withholds reinforcement when the client says "ma" and only reinforces "mama." What teaching procedure is being illustrated in this example?

A. Chaining B. Shaping C. Indirect verbal prompting D. Response maintenance

Question 71:

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 72:

What is the main goal of behavior reduction strategies?

A. To eliminate all client behavior B. To increase aggressive behavior C. To suppress communication D. To replace maladaptive behavior with more appropriate behavior

Question 73:

During a session, a client was presented with multiple Math exercises. The client was reinforced with a chocolate chip cookie every 5 minutes regardless of the behavior he engaged in. This is an example of ___

A. Fixed Interval 5 min. B. Variable Interval 5 min C. Non-Contingent Reinforcement D. Consequence Manipulation

Question 74:

A supervisor has noted an increase in a client's problematic behavior after an extinction procedure was put in place. How should the RBT respond?

A. Discontinue the extinction procedure B. Introduce a new reinforcement strategy without consulting the supervisor C. Ignore the behavior and wait for it to subside D. Monitor and document the increase while informing the BCBA

Question 75:

To maximize learning, an RBT should:

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

Question 76:

Which of the following is a proactive strategy for behavior reduction?

A. Ignoring the behavior B. Using response cost C. Teaching alternative communication skills D. Implementing overcorrection

Question 77:

Which tool is best for measuring latency?

A. Stopwatch B. Click counter C. Timer D. Data sheet

Question 78:

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 79:

In an ABA program, what is the primary use of error correction?

A. To punish incorrect responses B. To ignore all responses until the learner gets it right C. To reteach correct responses after an incorrect one is made D. To reinforce incorrect responses

Question 80:

If you are working with a client, and accidentally reinforce a behavior, what is the best course of action for you to take as an RBT?

A. Let your supervisor know as soon as possible. B. Let the parents know immediately. C. Overcorrect your mistake by punishing the reinforced behavior. D. Don't report it, but make sure you correct your mistake.

Question 81:

When writing a session note, all of the following are required components except:

A. Session time. B. Session date C. Note must be clear, complete, and concise D. All of the above are required when writing a session note

Question 82:

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 83:

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 84:

Which are examples of Extinction, Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO), and Response Blocking?

A. Antecedent interventions B. Punishment procedures C. Consequence interventions D. Reinforcement procedures

Question 85:

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