RBT Test Practice | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

What is “rate” in measurement?

A. Latency divided by duration B. Count per unit of time C. Sum of all durations D. Interval length

Question 2:

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 3:

Who can legally supervise an RBT?

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

Question 4:

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 5:

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

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

Question 6:

Which is considered objective documentation?

A. “The client seemed upset” B. “The client cried for 2 minutes” C. “The client was tired” D. “It was a bad session”

Question 7:

What should you do if client data is lost?

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

Question 8:

Emily is working with her client, Jake, on a gross motor imitation target, specifically clapping hands. Jake has independently clapped hands in the past and has imitated peers clapping. Every time Emily says "Do this" and claps her hands, Jake holds up his hands and stares at her, and Emily always completes the response for him. This illustrates an example of:

A. Prompt dependency B. Behavior modification C. Reinforcement D. Behavioral contrast

Question 9:

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 10:

What behavior is the most observable and measurable?

A. Your client fails a math test due to lack of effort. B. You fall asleep in class because you are tired. C. Your client was stressed out and ate a big bag of cookies. D. You fall asleep in class.

Question 11:

Which tool is best for measuring latency?

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

Question 12:

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 13:

Which is the best example of "response blocking"?

A. Ignoring a child when they engage in problem behavior B. Providing praise for appropriate behavior C. Modeling appropriate behavior for the child D. Physically preventing a child from hitting themselves

Question 14:

In the break room in their clinic, a BCBA made a casual comment, which was more of a joke, which Sally (an RBT) felt a little uneasy about. The BCBA said, "I don't care what the teacher thinks! My job is to get the kid to behave; if it disrupts her class a little bit, that's her problem. We have enough problems as it is!" What, if anything, is wrong with this statement?

A. The joke made by the BCBA was unprofessional, as it serves to undermine the views and concerns of a legitimate stakeholder in the behavior change plan the BCBA is implementing. B. A BCBA has a responsibility to all parties, and while the client comes first, we should not treat other stakeholders with disdain. C. The BCBA was not right to make that remark. BCBAs must only comment on behavior analytic professionals and avoid even mentioning other professionals, such as speech language pathologists, teachers, or social workers. D. While in poor taste, there's nothing wrong with a little office humor behind closed doors.

Question 15:

Which of the following is the least objective session note?

A. Client completed puzzle B. Client was bored C. Client requested break 3 times D. Client engaged in self-stimulatory behavior

Question 16:

Milana wants to measure the amount of time that passes between occurrences of her client asking for a break. What type of data should she collect?

A. Duration B. Response Latency C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Rate

Question 17:

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 18:

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 19:

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 20:

Which data system records every time a behavior occurs?

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

Question 21:

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 22:

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 23:

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 24:

Which best describes a “stimulus delta” (SΔ)?

A. Reinforces behavior B. Signals reinforcement unavailable C. Evokes behavior D. Reduces generalization

Question 25:

The skills a learner already possesses are called:

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

Question 26:

Alex is teaching a client to wash their hands. Alex completes all the steps of handwashing for the client using hand-over-hand prompting, but on the final step, Alex uses prompting and reinforcement until the client independently completes that step. Once the final step is mastered, Alex begins teaching the second-to-last step, continuing to collect data on the final step as "maintenance." This backward progression continues until the client can independently complete the entire task.

A. Reverse Chain B. Backwards Chain C. Future Chaining D. Past Chain

Question 27:

This morning, Alex attempted to carry his coffee cup, his water cup, and his bowl of oatmeal up the stairs. Halfway up the stairs, everything spilled all over Alex. He now carries one thing at a time. Why did Alex's behavior change?

A. Alex was burned B. Positive punishment C. Negative reinforcement D. Alex learned a better way to carry things

Question 28:

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 29:

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 30:

During ____ a behavior that is both desirable and topographically incompatible with the target behavior is reinforced.

A. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors B. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors C. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates D. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behaviors

Question 31:

Which of the following is considered the best practice for an RBT to communicate with stakeholders?

A. As directed by the supervisor B. Reporting data relevant to the client's goals C. When communicating about other clients with similar goals D. It isn't appropriate

Question 32:

What does a functional analysis involve?

A. Changing antecedents only B. Manipulating variables to test function C. Only using indirect assessment D. Just recording data

Question 33:

Money, tokens, and praise are all examples of what type of reinforcement?

A. Primary B. Secondary C. Positive D. Unconditioned

Question 34:

DRA stands for:

A. Differential Reinforcement of All B. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior C. Discrete Response Analysis D. Discrete Random Access

Question 35:

When using a timer to evaluate if a behavior occurs at the end of a 5-minute period, the RBT is using:

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

Question 36:

Which of the following increases the future likelihood of a behavior?

A. Punishment B. Motivation C. Reinforcement D. Rewards

Question 37:

A parent asks you to babysit their child on the weekend. What should you do?

A. Accept since you know the child B. Decline and explain boundaries C. Accept if it's off the clock D. Check with another RBT

Question 38:

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 39:

What is the RBT’s main role in skill acquisition?

A. Write goals B. Design programs C. Implement programs as written D. Approve all changes

Question 40:

Who is responsible for implementing the crisis plan?

A. Parent B. School only C. RBT and all trained staff D. Only BCBA

Question 41:

When should an RBT share session documentation with other team members?

A. Only when asked directly by a parent B. Only when there is a client milestone reached C. At the end of each month D. During collaborative meetings or as instructed by their supervisor

Question 42:

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 43:

Which data collection method measures how long a behavior lasts?

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

Question 44:

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

A. Providing services to a family member B. Accepting a gift from a client C. Socializing with clients outside of work D. All of the above

Question 45:

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 46:

How often must RBTs renew their certification?

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

Question 47:

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 48:

In an FR5 schedule of reinforcement, the reinforcer would be provided:

A. Every 5 minutes. B. Every 5 occurrences of the behavior. C. Every 3-7 occurrences of the behavior D. Every 3 minutes.

Question 49:

What does a discriminative stimulus indicate?

A. The consequence of a behavior. B. A demand. C. The availability of reinforcement. D. The presence of a punisher.

Question 50:

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 51:

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 52:

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

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

Question 53:

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 54:

You post a picture of you and your client on social media. Which of the following client's rights are you violating?

A. Confidentiality B. Right to effective treatment C. Right to choose their own services D. Right to refuse treatment

Question 55:

"Generalization" means:

A. Using a skill in one context B. Withdrawing reinforcement C. Using a skill across contexts, people, or stimuli D. Immediate independence

Question 56:

Katie, an RBT, observes her client, Ethan, who frequently elopes. She notices that Ethan's elopement typically occurs when he is asked to complete a worksheet at school. The teacher usually responds by telling Ethan, "It's okay; you don't have to work on it today." What appears to be the function of Ethan's elopement?

A. Escape B. Access C. Refusal D. Sensory/Automatic

Question 57:

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 58:

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 59:

An RBT is using the Token Economy to reinforce the Following Directions. The tokens are checkmarks on a piece of paper. Whenever the client trades his tokens for reinforcers, the therapist should___

A. Erase all the checkmarks B. Erase the number of checkmarks corresponding to the traded reinforcer C. Let the client keep some tokens to avoid problematic behaviors D. Add more checkmarks to the piece of paper to keep track of the transactions

Question 60:

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 61:

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 62:

Lily feels thirsty and asks her dad, "Can I have some water?" What type of verbal operant is Lily using?

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

Question 63:

Jacob, an RBT, tracks how often his client, Mia, leaves her seat during a 30-minute class. What type of data is Jacob collecting?

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

Question 64:

Which behavior would violate the RBT's code of ethics?

A. Accepting a personal loan from a client's family B. Attend client's family party C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Question 65:

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 66:

Kevin is reinforced when he asks to take a break from his activities instead of throwing their belongings on the floor. Which of the following types of reinforcement is this an example of?

A. Positive conditioned B. Positive unconditioned C. Negative unconditioned D. Negative conditioned

Question 67:

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 68:

Which of the following is an example of antecedent intervention?

A. Providing reinforcement after correct responses B. Modifying the environment to reduce problem behavior C. Delivering a consequence for inappropriate behavior D. Ignoring problem behaviors until they stop

Question 69:

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

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

Question 70:

Olivia records interval data for her students' classroom participation using 5-minute intervals. Student A participates in classwork for two minutes during the interval from 8:00-8:05 AM. Olivia marks that interval as a ✔ (or yes/+). Assuming she is recording data accurately, what type of measurement procedure is she using?

A. Momentary time sampling B. Whole interval recording C. Planned activity check D. Partial interval recording

Question 71:

Which of the following is considered an antecedent strategy for behavior reduction?

A. Reinforcing problem behavior B. Implementing a task analysis C. Using differential reinforcement D. Modifying the environment to prevent triggers

Question 72:

Which is a defining feature of momentary time sampling?

A. Record at beginning of interval B. Record at end of interval C. Record if behavior occurs at any time D. Count every behavior

Question 73:

Which of the following ways is a safe way to store data collected during a therapy session that may contain PHI (Personal Health Information)?

A. In a briefcase, which is set to explode if the wrong person tries to open it B. On a clipboard C. Files containing PHI should be stored in a lockable file folder or cabinet when not in use. D. During transport (say, between the office and a client's home), all files should be stored in the trunk of your vehicle.

Question 74:

How should an RBT respond if a parent asks for other families’ contact information in the clinic?

A. Give the information B. Politely decline to protect confidentiality C. Say it is not their role D. Ignore the request

Question 75:

What type of reinforcement system is based on time?

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

Question 76:

A BCBA instructs you to reinforce any behavior except hitting. This is:

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

Question 77:

What should an RBT do to maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families?

A. Attend family events to build rapport B. Accept personal gifts from clients C. Share personal contact information for emergencies D. Keep interactions limited to service-related matters

Question 78:

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 79:

What type of differential reinforcement procedure involves strengthening a response that is physically impossible to perform simultaneously with some other, non-preferred response?

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

Question 80:

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 81:

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 82:

Which measurement method is best for behaviors that have a clear beginning and end?

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

Question 83:

The least intrusive prompt is:

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

Question 84:

Task analysis is used to:

A. Reduce behavior B. Identify reinforcers C. Measure duration D. Teach complex skills step-by-step

Question 85:

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