RBT Test Practice | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

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

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

Question 2:

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 3:

A BCBA asks you to implement a behavior intervention that includes data collection. What should you do first?

A. Ignore the data collection part of the plan B. Alter the plan to fit the situation C. Create your own behavior plan D. Implement the plan as directed by the BCBA

Question 4:

What is one of the core responsibilities of an RBT?

A. Creating individualized behavior plans B. Monitoring and reporting client progress C. Administering psychological tests D. Setting client treatment goals

Question 5:

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

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

Question 6:

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 7:

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 8:

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 9:

Which of the following assessment tools involves manipulating variables to identify the function of a target behavior?

A. Descriptive assessment B. Indirect assessment C. Functional analysis D. ABC Analysis

Question 10:

The first thing you do when preparing for data collection is:

A. Define the target behavior B. Graph last week’s data C. Review attendance D. Eat lunch

Question 11:

A parent insists on implementing a strategy that contradicts the BCBA's written plan. The RBT should:

A. Follow the parent's instructions B. Email the BACB immediately C. Inform the BCBA and follow supervision D. Make their own judgment

Question 12:

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 13:

Which of the following is NOT a continuous measurement procedure?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. Latency D. Partial interval

Question 14:

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 15:

Which of the following is an objective and measurable description of behavior?

A. Sarah was mean to her friend. B. Sarah was aggressive toward her friend. C. Sarah punched her friend's face with a closed fist. D. All of the above

Question 16:

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 17:

What is the goal of antecedent interventions?

A. To make the environment more likely to trigger problem behaviors B. To eliminate reinforcement altogether C. To focus only on consequences D. To manipulate the environment to prevent the occurrence of problem behaviors

Question 18:

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 19:

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 20:

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 21:

The most objective session note records:

A. “Good day” B. “4 instances of hitting, 0 crying” C. “Client happy” D. “Much improvement”

Question 22:

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 23:

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 24:

After teaching a new mand, what should the RBT do?

A. Graph data and notify the BCBA B. Add more mands C. Ignore data D. Ask a peer

Question 25:

Emma wants to know how much time passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data would she collect?

A. Rate B. Duration C. Frequency D. Inter-Response Time

Question 26:

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 27:

Who sets the final mastery criteria for each program?

A. Parent B. Teacher C. Supervisor/BCBA D. Client

Question 28:

Every six months, Emily receives her favorite bottle of wine from her boss as a thank you for her hard work. Her siblings drank the entire bottle the last two times when they visited. The next time they visited, Emily hide the bottle and served other wine. What type of intervention did Emily implement?

A. Positive Reinforcement B. Avoidance C. Antecedent D. Differential reinforcement

Question 29:

John removes all break cards after the client makes disruptive noises. What type of intervention is this?

A. Positive punishment B. Negative punishment C. Positive reinforcement D. DRA

Question 30:

Which of the following is an example of a Three-Term-Contingency that uses Positive Reinforcement?

A. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs more often in the future) B. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs more often in the future) C. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, a candy is given (The behavior occurs less often in the future). D. A math exercise is presented, the client finishes the exercise, no more homework (The behavior occurs less often in the future)

Question 31:

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 32:

Which of the following describes the use of a token economy?

A. Using tokens as a form of punishment B. Exchanging tokens earned for desired items or activities C. Collecting data on challenging behavior D. Allowing free access to preferred items

Question 33:

Which of the following is a continuous measurement procedure?

A. ABC recording B. IRT C. Frequency D. Scatterplot

Question 34:

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 35:

In a behavior reduction plan, which of the following is NOT typically included?

A. Function of the behavior B. Antecedent modifications C. Reinforcement for problem behavior D. Consequence strategies

Question 36:

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 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:

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 39:

What type of chaining procedure consists of prompting each step until the final step, which the learner then completes independently?

A. Forward B. Backward C. Total Task D. None of these

Question 40:

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 41:

Jessica's BCBA designs a complex behavior plan with multiple steps and procedures. During the first session of implementation, Jessica mistakenly reinforces the wrong behavior. What should she do?

A. Pretend it didn't happen. B. Report herself to the parents. C. She just needs to put it in her notes without telling anyone. D. Tell her supervisor/BCBA immediately and request more training.

Question 42:

Antecedent interventions focus on:

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

Question 43:

What defines shaping?

A. Immediate independence B. Reinforcing successive approximations C. Delaying reinforcement D. Prompt fading at random

Question 44:

The primary purpose of probing in skill acquisition is to:

A. Teach a new skill B. Measure skill maintenance C. Determine if a learner can perform unprompted D. Assess preference

Question 45:

During a session, a client was presented with a math exercise. The client read the question, answered it, and received 3 points for answering correctly. Identify the discriminative stimulus in this example.

A. Receiving 3 points B. The question C. Answering correctly D. No SD could be identified in this example

Question 46:

Julie is a BCBA using a token economy system and a schedule for transitions. She systematically withdraws and reintroduces interventions to determine which combination is most effective. What procedure is Julie using?

A. Component analysis B. Parametric analysis C. Withdrawal design D. Functional analysis

Question 47:

Olivia is counting how many times their client pinches themselves. What type of measurement is Olivia using?

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

Question 48:

A child avoids doing their homework by complaining of a stomach ache. This behavior most likely serves what function?

A. Attention B. Sensory C. Escape D. Tangible

Question 49:

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 50:

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 51:

Olivia arrives at her client's home for a session. At the start, the client's mother informs her that the client started a new medication and has been engaging in severe head banging, asking for advice on how to handle this behavior. What should Olivia do in this scenario?

A. Suggest stopping the medication immediately. B. Look up advice online and share it with the mother. C. Inform the mother that she will contact the supervising BCBA for guidance. D. All of the above

Question 52:

Evelyn's mother gives her a cup of mango juice. Evelyn throws the cup and screams. Her mother says, "What's wrong? You asked for mango juice!" What was the antecedent in this scenario?

A. Evelyn screams. B. Evelyn throws the cup. C. Evelyn's mother gives her a cup of mango juice. D. Evelyn's mother asks what's wrong

Question 53:

What is the main purpose of a token economy system?

A. To punish unwanted behavior B. To track inappropriate behavior C. To reduce attention-seeking behavior D. To reward behavior with tokens that can be exchanged for other reinforcers

Question 54:

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

A. Giving a verbal cue B. Changing the environment C. Removing distractions D. Making a task easier

Question 55:

Emily is teaching her client to match 2D identical pictures. She starts by providing a hand-over-hand prompt so the client is successful. After a few sessions, she fades her prompt to partial physical, then to gestural, until the client matches pictures without any prompting. By fading her prompts, Emily is:

A. Generalizing the skill B. Transferring stimulus control C. Thinning reinforcement D. Prompting

Question 56:

A client engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) when denied access to a preferred item. What should the RBT do?

A. Provide the item to stop the behavior B. Follow the safety plan and use redirection C. Ignore the SIB and continue the session D. Punish the behavior immediately

Question 57:

Your supervisor was supposed to train you on the client's new behavior plan today, but you only stayed 15 minutes and did not get to it. They are now asking you to implement the plan according to what they wrote. How should you proceed?

A. Implement the plan to the best of your abilities B. Report your supervisor to the BACB C. Refuse to implement a behavior plan that you do not understand and ask for more training D. None of the above

Question 58:

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 59:

How should an RBT respond if they feel inadequately trained to handle a specific client's behavior?

A. Attempt to manage the behavior independently B. Avoid working with that client C. Use online resources to find solutions D. Contact their supervisor for further training

Question 60:

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 61:

You believe that your client may have been abused or neglected. What should you do?

A. Wait to see if you notice any other signs of abuse or neglect before reporting it. B. Report your concerns to your supervising BCBA immediately. C. Ask the client's parents if they have been abusing or neglecting their child. D. Do not do anything, as it is not your responsibility to report abuse or neglect.

Question 62:

Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment are ___

A. Consequence Manipulation interventions B. Antecedent Modification interventions C. Functions of behavior D. Interventions used in Classical Conditioning

Question 63:

Your BCBA provides your client's caregiver with a questionnaire to fill out about the child's behavior to get more information about what they're seeing outside of therapy sessions. This type of tool falls under which category of assessments?

A. Indirect assessment B. Skill assessment C. Descriptive assessment D. Preference assessment

Question 64:

Jenny, an RBT, was collecting data on her client’s Hazel. She noticed that the responses were mostly anticipated by a loud noise. After these noises are heard, it takes approximately 3 seconds for the response to occur. This time that elapses between the loud noise and the response is known as ___?

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. Antecedent Time

Question 65:

Jane, an RBT, is working with a client when the parent asks her to babysit on the weekend. What is the most ethical response?

A. Agree to babysit since she already knows the child B. Babysit only if the BCBA approves C. Accept but don't tell anyone at work D. Politely decline and explain that babysitting creates a dual relationship

Question 66:

You are bitten by a mosquito. The bite starts to itch, so you scratch it. What are you implementing?

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

Question 67:

How often must RBTs renew their certification?

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

Question 68:

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 69:

Olivia's RBT is trying to determine which toy she likes best. The RBT presents two toys at a time and asks Olivia to pick one. The RBT repeats this process with different pairs of toys and records which one she chooses the most. What type of preference assessment is this?

A. Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement B. Free Operant Preference Assessment C. Single-Stimulus Preference Assessment D. Paired-Stimulus Preference Assessment

Question 70:

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 71:

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 72:

Which of the following should you do if your client is injured during a session?

A. Immediately report the injury to your supervising BCBA. B. Immediately report the injury to the client's parents. C. Immediately report the injury to your supervising BCBA and the client's parents. D. Do not report the injury unless it is severe.

Question 73:

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 74:

Which data system records every time a behavior occurs?

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

Question 75:

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