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RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

Which of the following actions illustrates maintaining client dignity?

A. Respecting cultural differences. B. Sharing client information only with authorized individuals. C. Protecting your client's privacy. D. All of the above

Question 2:

What is your role as an RBT during a functional assessment?

A. To criticize the assessment B. To assist with the assessment C. To stand by without participating D. To conduct the assessment independently

Question 3:

Who authorizes changes when there is suspected child abuse?

A. Parent B. RBT C. BCBA/supervisor and mandatory reporting protocol D. Teacher

Question 4:

Ms. Smith wants to measure how often David disrupts her class. Disruption is defined as speaking during a lecture without raising his hand. She will take data for 15 minutes each day during her class and record an instance of behavior if David disrupts at all during each 30-second interval. What type of measurement is this?

A. Frequency Recording B. Whole Interval Recording C. Partial Interval Recording D. Duration Recording

Question 5:

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 6:

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 7:

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 8:

During a tantrum, Ethan, an RBT, uses a stopwatch to measure how long his client, Ava, engages in crying and screaming. What type of data is Ethan collecting?

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

Question 9:

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 10:

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 11:

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 12:

In ABA, a motivating operation does what?

A. Changes value of a consequence B. Is a type of punishment C. Has no effect D. Prevents generalization

Question 13:

Your client refuses to transition, the BIP recommends visual schedules. You should:

A. Skip transitions B. Follow the BIP and use visuals C. Use your own ideas D. Reinforce refusals

Question 14:

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 15:

What is a task analysis used for?

A. To measure the frequency of a behavior B. To assess client preferences C. To break down a skill into smaller steps for teaching D. To determine reinforcer effectiveness

Question 16:

___ are all involved in Operant Conditioning as Consequences

A. Unconditioned Stimulus, Conditioned Stimulus, Neutral Stimulus B. Conditioned Stimulus, Unconditioned Stimulus, Neutral Stimulus C. Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Punishment D. Respondent Behaviors

Question 17:

Logan has been working on a manding program for several weeks, but his data shows no improvement in requesting items. What should the RBT do?

A. Continue the program as written until more data is collected B. Modify the program to make it more effective C. Stop taking data and try a new approach D. Continue implementing the program as directed and inform BCBA

Question 18:

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 19:

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 20:

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 21:

A token economy is a system used to:

A. Punish unwanted behavior B. Track inappropriate behavior C. Provide learners with tokens they can exchange for rewards D. Decrease a child's attention span

Question 22:

We can reduce behavior through punishment or extinction. However, whenever we reduce a behavior what else should we do?

A. Teach a new behavior B. Teach a functionally equivalent behavior C. Teach communication D. Negatively reinforce the behavior for reduction

Question 23:

What is the role of an RBT in behavior assessment?

A. To conduct functional analysis B. To assist with data collection C. To interpret results D. To design the assessment

Question 24:

Katie, an RBT, plots data from her client, Ben, to show the number of times he initiates conversation during therapy sessions. What type of graph is most appropriate for this data?

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

Question 25:

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 26:

When using extinction, you:

A. Withhold reinforcement for a behavior that was previously reinforced B. Provide differential reinforcement C. Ignore the client D. Ignore all inappropriate behaviors

Question 27:

Which of the following is a risk of not fading prompts appropriately?

A. The client may generalize the skill to other settings B. The client may develop prompt dependency C. The client will always respond correctly D. The client will refuse to follow instructions.

Question 28:

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 29:

When Raul asks his Math teacher for permission to use the restroom, he usually gets it. When Raul asks his classmate for permission, he usually does not get it. The teacher will likely become a (n) ___ and the classmate will become a(n) ___.

A. Discriminative Stimulus; Stimulus Delta B. Stimulus Delta; Discriminative Stimulus C. Punisher; Reinforcer D. Discriminative Stimulus for Punishment; Punisher

Question 30:

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 31:

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 32:

A BCBA asks you to conduct a preference assessment. What is the purpose of this?

A. To teach a new skill B. To determine the function of a behavior C. To measure how often a behavior occurs D. To identify potential reinforcers

Question 33:

Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?

A. "The client was happy today." B. "The client engaged in 5 instances of smiling and 0 instances of crying." C. "The client had a good session." D. "The client seemed to enjoy playing with bubbles."

Question 34:

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 35:

Noah used to cry at the store to get his parents to buy candy. Recently, his parents have stopped giving him candy when he cries. Over the past few weeks, Noah has cried more intensely, but his parents continue to ignore the behavior. What is this increase in crying called?

A. Reinforcement B. Spontaneous recovery C. Negative reinforcement D. Extinction burst

Question 36:

An RBT is implementing a token economy. What is the most appropriate action when a client meets criteria for earning a token?

A. Wait until the end of the session to award all earned tokens B. Give the token and praise immediately C. Only give tokens for perfect performance D. Ask the client if they want the token now or later

Question 37:

What is the best course of action if a family offers you money as a thank you?

A. Accept B. Politely decline and explain boundaries C. Accept and give receipt D. Ask supervisor for permission

Question 38:

A therapist is working with a client who is learning to tie his shoes. He only has trouble with a few of the steps, and the BCBA has asked the therapist to teach each step in the chain using an across-topographies prompt hierarchy. Over a few weeks, the client begins to become increasingly independent until they have mastered the skill of tying their shoes.

A. Forward Task Teaching B. Backward Task Teaching C. Complete Format Teaching Analysis D. Total Task Teaching

Question 39:

Mia, an RBT, is working with a client whose mother asked her for advice about their child's diet and supplements. The client's parent worries that it affects the behavior analytic services provided. What course of action should Mia take?

A. Offer her own advice based on personal experience. B. Research diet and supplement information online. C. Inform the client's mother that she will consult with the supervising BCBA and get back to her. D. Provide the parent with a research article.

Question 40:

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 41:

What is an extinction burst?

A. Permanent increase in behavior B. Temporary increase when extinction starts C. Generalization D. Immediate decrease in behavior

Question 42:

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 43:

What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A. To observe how the client interacts with peers B. To create social stories C. To set up reinforcement schedules D. To identify the function of the behavior

Question 44:

What is the main function of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. To eliminate problem behavior through punishment B. To teach alternative behaviors C. To avoid addressing problem behavior D. To increase frustration in clients

Question 45:

Emma is running discrete-trial teaching to teach her learner, Jake, to identify emotions on 2D picture cards. She holds up a picture card of a girl smiling and asks, "How does she feel?" At what point should Emma prompt the correct response?

A. Immediately after asking the question B. Before the learner responds C. Only if Jake asks for help. D. None of the above

Question 46:

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 47:

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 48:

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 49:

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 50:

Your client throws items when told to wait. The supervisor recommends a waiting program. What's your role?

A. Create the program B. Modify the task C. Collect data and implement as trained D. Tell the parent to wait for therapy

Question 51:

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 52:

What is a skill acquisition plan used for? Select the best possible response.

A. Guiding RBTs through the session's activities, from session set-up to end-of-session notes. B. Targeting the reduction of maladaptive behaviors. C. Outlining the procedures for targeting skill development goals. D. All of the above.

Question 53:

James, an RBT, is about to start a session with his client. To ensure a successful session, what should he do at a minimum?

A. Before starting, he should conduct a functional behavioral assessment and a full preference assessment. B. He can just wing it and see how it goes session to session. C. He should know what he is measuring during the session and have the materials required to measure those responses before the session starts. D. A cup of coffee is all he needs.

Question 54:

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 55:

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 56:

What should an RBT do if a client's parent requests information that could breach confidentiality?

A. Provide the requested information B. Deny the request without explanation C. Politely refer them to the supervising BCBA D. Discuss it with other RBTs for advice

Question 57:

The rate of a given behavior is higher in the presence of a stimulus than when that stimulus is absent. This is an example of...

A. Stimulus Control B. Operant Conditioning C. Respondent Behavior D. Reinforcer

Question 58:

When utilizing a changing criterion design, how many behaviors can the experimenter intervene on at once?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Question 59:

While teaching his pet monkey to dance, Tim observes that when he rewards the monkey with dried banana chips for performing a trick correctly, the monkey consistently performs the trick correctly in subsequent attempts. This demonstrates a noticeable increase in the desired behavior. What type of consequence does this most closely exemplify?

A. Punishment B. Relational Frame Theory C. Extinction D. Reinforcement

Question 60:

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 61:

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 62:

How often must RBTs renew their certification?

A. Every 3 months B. Every 6 months C. Every 1 year D. Every 7 years

Question 63:

During a 20-minute session, Ethan, an RBT, records whether his client, Lucas, stays seated for the entirety of each 1-minute interval. What type of measurement is Ethan using?

A. Frequency recording B. Latency recording C. Partial interval recording D. Whole interval recording

Question 64:

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 65:

As an RBT, what is the best course of action if you receive a friend request on Facebook from your client and your client's mother?

A. Accept the client's friend request on social media B. Accept both friend requests C. Accept the client's mother's request but decline the client's request D. Politely decline both friend requests and discuss professional boundaries

Question 66:

Jason, an RBT, is using a reinforcement system where his client earns a token every time he completes a math problem correctly. Once the client earns 10 tokens, he can trade them for a preferred reward. What type of reinforcement system is Jason using?

A. Differential Reinforcement B. Token Economy C. Naturalistic Teaching D. Task Analysis

Question 67:

Antecedent interventions focus on:

A. Reinforcing only B. Modifying environmental triggers C. Reacting to behavior D. Changing data sheets

Question 68:

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent intervention?

A. Extinction B. Differential reinforcement C. Using a visual schedule D. Punishment

Question 69:

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 70:

Sophia, an RBT, is excited about her client's progress and wants to share details on social media. What should she do?

A. Share the progress but avoid using the client's name. B. Only share the information in a private group of RBTs. C. Get permission from the client's parents before posting. D. Keep all client information private and do not post about it.

Question 71:

A client is learning to button a shirt. You start by teaching the last step first. This method is:

A. Prompt fading B. Forward chaining C. Backward chaining D. Total task chaining

Question 72:

Emma is sitting across from Jack. Emma looks at Jack and asks, "What is 5+3?" Jack responds with "9." How should Emma respond if she uses discrete trial teaching and wants to use a visual prompt?

A. Give corrective feedback, reintroduce the SD, and give the visual prompt. B. Give corrective feedback, give the visual prompt, and reintroduce the SD. C. Give corrective feedback and reintroduce the SD D. None of the above

Question 73:

What type of reinforcement system is based on time?

A. Ratio B. Interval C. DRA D. DRI

Question 74:

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 75:

You are an RBT working with a client in a clinic setting. The client's parents ask you to send them a summary of their child's session notes via email. How should you respond?

A. Email the notes to the parents as soon as possible. B. Tell the parents that you are not allowed to email them the notes, but you can print them out for them. C. Tell the parents that you will need to check with your supervising BCBA to see if this is allowed. D. Tell the parents that this is not allowed and that they will have to speak with the clinic director if they have questions.