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Question 1:

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 2:

The skills a learner already possesses are called:

A. Acquisition targets B. Behavior chains C. Repertoire D. Task analysis

Question 3:

Lily's RBT is working on increasing her independence. The RBT conducts an assessment where Lily is asked to complete various daily tasks, such as brushing her teeth and tying her shoes. What type of assessment is being conducted?

A. Functional Behavior Assessment B. Preference Assessment C. Functional Skills Assessment D. Functional Analysis

Question 4:

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 5:

A teacher gives a student a break from independent seated work exactly 1 hour after their last break. What schedule of reinforcement does this describe?

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

Question 6:

When preparing to collect data, which of the following steps should be completed first?

A. Selecting a tracking method B. Collecting baseline data C. Verifying data D. Defining the target behavior

Question 7:

Your client engages in hand-flapping behavior. Your supervising BCBA instructs you to provide your client with reinforcement any time they are not flapping their hands. 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 8:

Which tool is best for measuring latency?

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

Question 9:

Which of the following best describes "generalization"?

A. Using a skill in one specific environment only B. Applying a learned skill across different settings, people, or stimuli C. Only performing a skill when prompted D. Ignoring all behaviors until a skill is mastered

Question 10:

Sarah is running DTT with her client. She provides the SD, waits for the learner's response, gives a prompt, provides feedback, and then pauses briefly before delivering the next SD. What did Sarah do wrong?

A. Provided the prompt after the response B. Waited for a response from the learner C. Provided feedback after the response D. Paused before the next SD

Question 11:

Jessica works with a 6-year-old client three times a week. Whenever she is at the client's house, she talks about the Las Vegas Golden Knights with the client's parents. Knowing Jessica's enthusiasm, the parents buy her a Knights jersey. If Jessica accepts the jersey, what would this most likely represent?

A. Ethical behavior B. Lack of communication C. Conflict of interest D. Illegal activity

Question 12:

Isabella sees a green ball and says, "Green." She sees grass and says, "Green." She also sees dark green leaves on a tree and says, "Green." What is this an example of?

A. Overgeneralization B. Response Generalization C. Stimulus Generalization D. Response Maintenance

Question 13:

What is the function of indirect assessment?

A. Directly observe behavior B. Interview or questionnaire C. Manipulate variables D. Event recording

Question 14:

Your best friend is an RBT at the same company as you, working under the supervision of the same BCBA. You like your BCBA, but your friend disagrees with the feedback that the BCBA gives. When the BCBA gives her feedback, she ignores it and doesn't implement it or improve her services. What has your friend failed to do?

A. Respond appropriately to feedback. B. Communicate with stakeholders. C. Actively seek clinical direction from a supervisor in a timely manner. D. Maintain professional boundaries to avoid dual relationships.

Question 15:

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 16:

Which best supports “least-to-most” prompting?

A. Start with gestural, then model, then partial, then full physical B. Always provide physical prompt first C. Provide reinforcement before prompting D. Fade prompts randomly

Question 17:

You learn at the start of session the client has started a new medication. You should:

A. Ignore B. Tell parents to stop C. Immediately notify BCBA D. Change session plan

Question 18:

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 19:

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 20:

In a token economy, the exchange rate refers to:

A. Number of tokens for backup reinforcer B. Number of hours per session C. How often data is shared D. How many times RBT can prompt

Question 21:

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 22:

RBT is asked to use most-to-least prompting. They should:

A. Start with full physical and fade prompts B. Give a verbal model only C. Use only gestural prompts D. Randomly pick

Question 23:

Your daughter struggles in reading class, so you are referred to a specialist. The specialist informs you that they want your daughter to complete a 5-day assessment before the intervention starts to gather data. What type of data is the specialist gathering?

A. Frequency B. Maintenance C. Baseline D. Intervention

Question 24:

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 25:

Which prompt is least intrusive?

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

Question 26:

A classroom teacher is told to take 20 minutes of data on Brian's behavior once per day. The teacher should set a timer for 1 minute, 20 times, and record a response if the behavior happens the full minute. What type of data collection is this?

A. Partial interval B. Whole interval C. Momentary time sampling D. Planned Activity Check

Question 27:

50 minutes elapsed since the last tantrum ended to when the following started. This interval is known as

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. None of the Above

Question 28:

After implementing extinction, the problem behavior temporarily increases. What is this?

A. Spontaneous recovery B. Extinction burst C. Maintenance D. Generalization

Question 29:

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 30:

A skill acquisition plan has several essential components. First, a skill is identified. Then, a goal is created to address the skill. Next, a measurement procedure is identified to record data. What is the next step in a skill acquisition plan?

A. Collect and review intervention data B. Implement the procedures C. Gather baseline data D. Modify the plan if necessary

Question 31:

The least intrusive prompt is:

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

Question 32:

A variable interval schedule of reinforcement means:

A. Set time intervals B. Reinforce after variable number of responses C. Reinforcement after unpredictable time periods D. Reinforce after every response

Question 33:

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 34:

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 35:

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 36:

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

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

Question 37:

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 38:

The most intrusive prompt is typically:

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

Question 39:

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 40:

Which measurement type would be best for tracking loud outbursts of unpredictable length?

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

Question 41:

The “function” of a behavior refers to:

A. Its form B. What the child looks like C. The environmental consequence maintaining it D. How long it lasts

Question 42:

Mia gives her daughter a sticker when she uses the toilet independently. As a result, her daughter continues to increase her independence in using the toilet. What does this exemplify?

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

Question 43:

Two supervisors are conducting supervision together. How many RBTs can they supervise in one group?

A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 40

Question 44:

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 45:

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 46:

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 47:

What does an antecedent intervention involve?

A. A strategy for preventing target behaviors. B. A technique to address behavior after it occurs. C. A way to operationally define target behaviors. D. A strategy for responding to target behaviors.

Question 48:

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 49:

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 50:

When preparing for data collection, an RBT should do all of the following except:

A. Identify the target(s) behavior B. Prepare materials prior to the start of the session C. Have a 1:1 meeting with the parent to discuss assessment results and goals D. Review client programming before starting a session

Question 51:

You will be involved in task analysis and behavior chains as an RBT. What is the distinction between the two?

A. Task analysis are forward chains, and behavior chains are backward chains. B. Task analysis breaks down complex behavior. You teach the behavior chain. C. There is no distinction. D. The two are unrelated

Question 52:

In a functional behavior assessment (FBA), what is the primary goal?

A. To find new ways to punish behavior B. To understand the purpose of a behavior C. To observe behaviors without any intervention D. To create a data collection sheet

Question 53:

The BCBA gave the RBT 10 tasks to have the learner perform to assess whether the learner can perform the tasks or not. This is an example of:

A. Pairing B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Probing

Question 54:

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 55:

What does the term "extinction" refer to in behavior analysis?

A. Removing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior B. Punishing a behavior until it stops C. Ignoring all behaviors in the environment D. Reinforcing negative behaviors

Question 56:

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 57:

When asked to help with a forced-choice preference assessment, you should:

A. Present two items and record choice B. Let child choose all at once C. Use tally marks only D. Interview the parent

Question 58:

You work with a client four times weekly for two hours each session. During sessions, you collect frequency data on your client's screaming behavior. Last week, your client screamed 4 times in session 1, 8 times in session 2, 6 times in session 3, and 10 times in session 4. What was the rate of screaming per hour for session 3?

A. 3 times per hour B. 6 times per hour C. 8 times per hour D. 2 times per hour

Question 59:

Who writes the behavior plan?

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

Question 60:

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

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

Question 61:

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 62:

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 63:

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 64:

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 65:

Which of the following is the best example of maintaining client dignity?

A. Sharing a client's private information with other RBTs B. Explaining to the waitress that your client has autism during a CBI C. Sharing a client's information only with a peer D. Not restricting the client's right to food or water

Question 66:

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 67:

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 68:

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 69:

You are taking data continuously on a client's multiplication problem-solving behavior. Which option below is a type of CONTINUOUS data collection?

A. Mand, Tact, Intraverbal, Echoic B. Free Operant, Multiple Stimulus, Paired Stimulus, and Questionnaires C. Frequency, Latency, Rate, Duration D. Partial Interval, Whole Interval, and Momentary Time Sampling

Question 70:

What is the first step an RBT should take if they make an error in documentation?

A. Leave it as is and move on B. Analyze the client's behavior C. Report the error to their supervisor D. Erase the mistake to avoid any issues

Question 71:

Ava and her sister counted how many times they could jump over a rope within one minute and counted 15 times per minute. This is an example of which measurement?

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

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:

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 74:

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 75:

When graphing, which axis is time displayed on?

A. Y-axis B. X-axis C. Legend D. Title

Question 76:

Emma's RBT is collecting data on her tantrum behavior. Each time a tantrum occurs, the RBT records what happened before (Emma was told "no"), the behavior (Emma cried and screamed), and what happened after (Emma was ignored). What type of data collection is this?

A. ABC data collection B. Functional analysis C. Momentary time sampling D. Frequency recording

Question 77:

Olivia creates a token economy for her students by identifying target behaviors, choosing tokens, and creating a backup reinforcer menu with specified token costs for each item. What step must she add before reviewing and implementing this with her students?

A. Specifying a reinforcer schedule for the tokens. B. Specifying how many tokens are needed in order to cash in. C. Choosing whether to use stickers, stars, tallies, or another type of token. D. No steps are missing

Question 78:

As an RBT, you can perform all of the following actions except:

A. Qualified to change the skill acquisition plan when you notice a program is not effective. B. Assist with training of stakeholders only under close supervision with a BCBA. C. Implement programming with a client when the supervisor is not present during session. D. You can do all of the above as an RBT.

Question 79:

When is a Continuous Reinforcement Schedule most effective?

A. When teaching a new skill B. When maintaining an already learned skill C. When trying to reduce a behavior D. When fading reinforcement

Question 80:

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 81:

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 82:

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 83:

Jessica, an RBT, is teaching her client, Oliver, to match colors. She places a red block and a yellow block in front of him, then holds up another red block and asks, "Match the colors!" Oliver looks at her, so she points to the red block as a hint. What type of prompt is Jessica using?

A. Verbal Prompt B. Physical Prompt C. Model Prompt D. Gestural Prompt

Question 84:

Alex's dad reprimands him for not cleaning his dishes after dinner. Alex cleans his dishes the next day, and his father stops yelling. Alex is now more likely to clean his dishes in the future. This is an example of what?

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Positive Punishment C. Escape Extinction D. Response Cost

Question 85:

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