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Question 1:

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 2:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

A. Duration B. Frequency C. Average D. Replacements

Question 3:

A skill is only mastered with one type of prompt. This means:

A. Maintenance B. Prompt dependence C. Generalization D. Fading

Question 4:

A client starts brushing their teeth 5 seconds after you tell them to. What type of measurement is this?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Interresponse time D. Latency

Question 5:

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 6:

A child sees a cookie and says, "Cookie." Without any knowledge of the child's motivation, what type of verbal operant does this most closely describe?

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

Question 7:

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

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

Question 8:

Olivia is teaching her client, Mason, to follow a visual schedule for getting dressed. She gives him a checklist with pictures showing each step: putting on a shirt, pants, socks, and shoes. What strategy is she using?

A. Discrete Trial Training B. Verbal Prompting C. Task Analysis D. Differential Reinforcement

Question 9:

Liam is tracking how long his clients spend brushing their teeth each morning. He starts a stopwatch when the client begins brushing and stops it when they finish. What type of data collection method is Liam using?

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

Question 10:

What type of reinforcement system is based on time?

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

Question 11:

Mia's BCBA wants to measure how long it takes for Mia to respond to a direction after being given a verbal prompt. What type of measurement procedure should the RBT use?

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

Question 12:

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 13:

The three-term contingency refers to the following:

A. MO, consequence, response B. Antecedent, response, consequence C. SD, antecedent, consequence D. Antecedent, response, reinforcement

Question 14:

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 15:

Ethan tells his client, "Pick up your backpack." He then starts a timer to measure how long it takes before the client begins to reach for the backpack. What type of measurement procedure is Ethan using?

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

Question 16:

What does "operational definition" refer to in behavior analysis?

A. A vague description of behavior B. A clear, specific definition of behavior C. A hypothesis about the function of behavior D. A general observation of a learner's mood

Question 17:

Differential reinforcement of low rates (DRL) is used to:

A. Eliminate behavior B. Increase frequency C. Reduce, not eliminate, behavior D. Generalize behavior

Question 18:

A teacher asked her students to draw on a piece of paper with their names on it. She didn't have to see them drawing to determine if they engaged in the response. Why is this?

A. The teacher could be using a Partial Interval recording strategy to determine the occurrence of the response. B. The teacher could be using Duration to determine the occurrence of the response. C. The teacher could be using Intuition to determine the occurrence of the response. D. The teacher could be using Permanent Product to determine the occurrence of the response.

Question 19:

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 20:

In DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior), reinforcement is delivered specifically when:

A. Reinforcement is given on a fixed schedule B. Any behavior occurs except the target problem behavior C. A functionally equivalent alternative behavior is used D. A physically incompatible behavior is performed

Question 21:

You're told to help run a paired-stimulus preference assessment. What should you do?

A. Present items one at a time B. Present two items and record which is chosen C. Ask the client to list favorites D. Offer all items together

Question 22:

A client's sibling asks what you do during sessions. What should you say?

A. Give full details B. Share goals and data C. Ask the sibling to observe D. Say "I'm sorry, I can't share that information."

Question 23:

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 24:

As part of a token economy, John receives a token every time he brushes his teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

A. Punishment B. Extinction C. Negative reinforcement D. None of the above

Question 25:

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 26:

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 27:

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 28:

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

A. Sharing client information to assist another team member without consent B. Avoiding conversations with the client's family C. Ensuring client confidentiality is protected D. Using the client's first name when posting on social media

Question 29:

Which intermittent reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent response rate?

A. Fixed Ratio B. Variable Ratio C. Fixed Interval D. Variable Interval

Question 30:

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 31:

You are starting with a new client who engages in several dangerous behaviors. Where can you locate the procedures for preventing and responding to these behaviors?

A. Client's behavior intervention plan (BIP) B. Skill acquisition plan C. Parent handbook D. Client's medical records

Question 32:

Which of the following is an example of a motivating operation?

A. Being hungry B. Seeing a stop sign C. A ringing phone D. A traffic light turning green

Question 33:

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 34:

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 35:

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 36:

If you’re unsure about implementing a procedure, you should:

A. Guess B. Ask supervisor for clarity C. Decide based on parent opinion D. Look it up online

Question 37:

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 38:

Which of the following is an example of a response prompt?

A. Giving a verbal instruction B. Demonstrating the correct action C. Physically guiding the learner D. All of the above

Question 39:

The primary goal of behavior reduction is:

A. End all behavior B. Replace maladaptive behavior with appropriate behavior C. Eliminate communication D. Increase only one behavior

Question 40:

What is the best definition of "antecedent" in behavior analysis?

A. The consequence that follows a behavior B. The trigger or event that occurs before a behavior C. The behavior itself D. The environment after a behavior occurs

Question 41:

Which of the following is an example of discrete trial training (DTT)?

A. A teacher rewards a student for using complete sentences in conversation throughout the day. B. A therapist asks a child, "What is this?" while pointing to an apple, reinforces a correct response, and repeats the trial multiple times. C. A child learns to wash their hands by following a visual schedule. D. A parent waits for a child to request a toy before giving it to them.

Question 42:

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 43:

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 44:

Which behavior reduction strategy involves reinforcing an alternative, appropriate behavior?

A. Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) B. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) C. Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) D. Response cost

Question 45:

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 46:

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 47:

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 48:

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 49:

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 50:

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 51:

In a token economy, what are the items or activities that the learner exchanges their tokens for called?

A. Backup reinforcers B. Tokens C. Primary reinforcers D. Conditioned reinforcers

Question 52:

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 53:

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 54:

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 55:

Emma wants to make changes to her behavior to be healthier. She starts by self-monitoring her exercise routine. During week 1, she records exercising 3 times and a total of 90 minutes. What types of measurement did Emma use?

A. Inter-Response time and duration B. Duration and rate C. Count and latency D. Inter-Response time and momentary time sampling

Question 56:

A client's mother asks to see the session notes. What should you do?

A. Refer the request to your supervisor B. Say they're private C. Give her directly D. Share only your opinion

Question 57:

After you are seated at a restaurant, you order a drink. You finish that drink and order another one 10 minutes later. The time between ordering your first and second drink is called?

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

Question 58:

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 59:

What is a “maintenance” check?

A. Test if a skill persists after teaching ends B. Provide continuous reinforcement C. Introduce new skills D. Conduct an FBA

Question 60:

The skills a learner already possesses are called:

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

Question 61:

Ava is updating a line graph with new data points after each session. What should she do if she notices a mistake in a previous data entry?

A. Erase the previous data and leave it blank B. Ignore the mistake and continue plotting new data C. Ask the client to report what actually happened D. Make a correction but keep a record of the original data

Question 62:

What is the primary focus of ABA therapy?

A. Only decreasing problem behaviors B. Teaching new skills C. Collecting data on all behaviors D. Using punishment

Question 63:

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

A. Ignoring a behavior until it stops B. Giving extra chores for bad behavior C. Giving praise for completing a task D. Taking away a toy when a child misbehaves

Question 64:

You conduct a multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. What happens after a choice is made?

A. All items are removed B. Reinforcement is given C. The chosen item is removed and the rest are presented again D. Nothing is done

Question 65:

When providing session notes, RBTs should:

A. Use measurable, objective terms B. Include feelings and opinions C. Use only abbreviations D. Joke in documentation

Question 66:

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 67:

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 68:

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 69:

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 70:

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 71:

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 72:

Which reinforcement schedule is based on an average number of correct responses?

A. FR2 B. FI3 C. DRO D. VR3

Question 73:

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 74:

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 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.

Question 76:

What is generalization?

A. Skill used only in sessions B. Skill lost after training C. Skill appears across settings, people, or stimuli D. Skill performed with prompts only

Question 77:

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 78:

Sarah, a BCBA, is teaching her clients to brush their teeth. She has broken down the task into smaller, manageable steps to help her client learn this new skill. What teaching procedure is Sarah using?

A. Probing B. Task Analysis C. Generalization Procedure D. Natural environment teaching

Question 79:

After data is collected, what comes next in the skill acquisition process?

A. Modify the plan B. Review and analyze data C. Ignore data after session D. Send to parents

Question 80:

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

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

Question 81:

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 82:

Amelia is working with a client who engages in hair-pulling. What is an antecedent strategy she could implement?

A. Carrying a hair tie with you B. Wearing your hair up C. Use verbal prompts to discourage the behavior D. Both A and B

Question 83:

What should you do if client data is lost?

A. Ignore it B. Inform supervisor C. Make up data D. Tell the parent

Question 84:

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 85:

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