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Question 1:

While driving past a farm, Emily looks out the window and says, "Cow." What type of verbal operant is Emily demonstrating?

A. Manding B. Tacting C. Protesting D. Scripting

Question 2:

“Teach a skill in small, manageable steps” describes:

A. Shaping B. Task analysis C. Prompt fading D. Reinforcement

Question 3:

Which of the following examples is an appropriate scenario for implementing a restraint/safety care procedure as an RBT with a client?

A. When another RBT teaches you how with a client they previously worked with B. Any time your client engages in aggressive behavior. C. When it is written in the behavior intervention plan, and you are properly trained. D. All of the above

Question 4:

If you are working with a client, and accidentally reinforce a behavior, what is the best course of action for you to take as an RBT?

A. Let your supervisor know as soon as possible. B. Let the parents know immediately. C. Overcorrect your mistake by punishing the reinforced behavior. D. Don't report it, but make sure you correct your mistake.

Question 5:

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 6:

When should you collect baseline data?

A. After intervention B. Before teaching new skill C. Only if BCBA is present D. Never

Question 7:

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 8:

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 9:

An RBT was asked to collect data on a new problematic behavior. The BCBA plans to add it to the Behavior Intervention Plan. The RBT was instructed to divide an hour into 6 intervals. She was also instructed to determine the behavior occurrence based on it occurring at the end of each interval. Which recording method was used in this case?

A. Partial Interval B. Duration C. Momentary Time Sampling D. Frequency

Question 10:

Which term is used to describe anything an organism does that is observable and measurable?

A. Behavior B. Subjective C. Function D. Analysis

Question 11:

In order to find out how many times a student raise their hand, one would measure?

A. Frequency B. Duration C. IRT D. Percent of Occurrence

Question 12:

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 13:

Emma is learning to write her name. Her RBT, Sophia, first reinforces her for scribbling on paper, then for forming the first letter, then for writing her full name. What strategy is being used?

A. Shaping B. Differential Reinforcement C. Prompt Fading D. Generalization

Question 14:

Which of the following statements is true about Errorless Teaching?

A. The client is expected to commit errors during this teaching method B. The responses are expected to be placed under Extinction C. Prompts are provided to avoid errors D. Errors are punished with Positive Punishment

Question 15:

Accepting a Facebook request from a client is:

A. Acceptable on private profiles B. A boundary violation C. Ethical only off the clock D. Required if you're friendly

Question 16:

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 17:

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 18:

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 19:

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 20:

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 21:

Mary notices that her client takes a long time to start getting dressed after being given an instruction. What type of data collection would be most appropriate to measure this delay?

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

Question 22:

A reinforcement schedule with reinforcement after every behavior is:

A. Fixed interval B. Continuous C. Variable ratio D. VR-3

Question 23:

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 24:

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 25:

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 26:

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 27:

Which is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

A. Reinforcing after a specific number of responses B. Reinforcing after varying amounts of time C. Reinforcing every correct response D. Reinforcing after a random number of responses

Question 28:

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 29:

Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1) is mainly used to ____ and it is the same as ____.

A. Maintain Behaviors; Continuous Measurement B. Maintain Behaviors; Continuous Reinforcement C. Strengthen new Behaviors; Continuous Reinforcement D. Teach new Behaviors; Continuous Measurement

Question 30:

What does IOA stand for in ABA?

A. Interobserver Accuracy B. Internal Observer Agreement C. Interobserver Agreement D. Internal Objective Assessment

Question 31:

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 32:

RBTs who accept gifts from clients may be violating:

A. Measurement practices B. Ethics code C. Graphing standards D. HIPAA

Question 33:

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 34:

An RBT uses tally marks to record every time a student yells. This method is called:

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

Question 35:

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 36:

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 37:

Signals that reinforcement is available:

A. SR B. SDelta C. VR-3 D. SD

Question 38:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PRT?

A. Child choice and initiation B. Natural reinforcers C. Strict, repetitive drill sessions D. Focus on pivotal skills

Question 39:

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 40:

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

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

Question 41:

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

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

Question 42:

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 43:

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 44:

What is the role of a behavior technician when conducting a session?

A. To create new programs and interventions B. To conduct formal assessments C. To modify the treatment plan as needed D. To follow the behavior plan as directed by the supervising BCBA

Question 45:

Reinforcement is delivered on average every 2 minutes in which the behavior occurs. What reinforcement schedule is this?

A. FR-2 B. FI-2 C. VR-2 D. VI-2

Question 46:

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 47:

Which of the following are functions of behavior?

A. Task completion, play, access, attention B. Attention, escape, access to tangibles C. Automatic reinforcement, control, freedom D. Escape, retrieval, demand

Question 48:

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 49:

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 50:

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 51:

Which of the following is an example of discontinuous measurement?

A. During recess, you record how many times your client engages with other student. B. While at home, you record how long it takes for your son to complete his homework each night. C. You record how many times your client elopes during your 3 hour sessions. D. During a 2-hour movie you take data for 15 minutes on your client's attending.

Question 52:

Which assessment would be most appropriate for evaluating a client who demonstrates a side bias?

A. Multiple stimuli with replacement B. Multiple stimuli without replacement C. Single stimulus preference assessment D. Paired stimulus preference assessment

Question 53:

What is the best way to describe an operational definition?

A. Objective and measurable B. Based on feelings C. Subjective D. Variable

Question 54:

An extinction burst refers to:

A. Sudden skill mastery B. Decrease in behavior when extinction begins C. Temporary increase in behavior when extinction starts D. Generalization

Question 55:

Clickers and Tally Marks are tools mostly used while measuring

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

Question 56:

Chris is working with his client, Kevin. Chris's BCBA instructs him to record how long Kevin's tantrums last. What type of data collection should Chris use?

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

Question 57:

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 58:

James is observing a client who repeatedly taps their pencil on the desk. He records the time from when one tap ends to when the next tap begins. What type of measurement procedure is James using?

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

Question 59:

Avery has a goal to request (mand) for preferred items independently. Which of the following would be this goal's most precise mastery criteria?

A. 10x/session B. 80% independent across 3 consecutive sessions C. 100% accuracy D. All of the above

Question 60:

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 61:

What type of prompt is pointing at the correct response?

A. Visual B. Verbal C. Gestural D. Physical

Question 62:

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

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

Question 63:

You are an RBT working with a client in a school setting. Which of the following people are you allowed to share client information with?

A. The client's teacher B. The client's school principal C. Your supervising BCBA D. All of the above

Question 64:

Why is it important for an RBT to stay within their scope of practice?

A. To maintain a good relationship with clients' families B. To limit the amount of work required C. To save time during sessions D. To avoid legal and ethical consequences

Question 65:

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 66:

Your 21-year-old client smokes cigarettes. Without consulting the client, your BCBA decides that smoking is unhealthy and implements a program to decrease the behavior. Is this appropriate?

A. No, the client is not breaking any laws and has the right to be consulted before decisions are made. B. Yes, smoking is unhealthy. The BCBA is protecting their client. C. Yes, BCBAs are allowed to make any changes they want without consulting the client. D. No, it is unclear if smoking is unhealthy.

Question 67:

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 68:

Emily is learning to label colors. Which of the following examples demonstrates naturalistic teaching to learn colors?

A. While sitting on the living room floor with the RBT, the RBT presents a 2D color card and says "what color?" Shay responds with the color, then earns reinforcement. B. While playing with Legos in the playroom, they build a Lego tower and the RBT asks Emily to label the color of some of the Legos. C. While sitting at a table in the therapy room, the RBT clears the table and shows Emily a red Lego and asks "what color?" Shay responds "red," then earns reinforcement. D. All of the above are naturalistic teaching examples.

Question 69:

Which best describes response maintenance?

A. Old skill disappears B. Maintained skill continues after fading reinforcement C. Skill used only with RBT D. Skill taught but not demonstrated

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:

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 72:

Which of the following would be best at tracking frequency?

A. A stopwatch B. Counting in your head C. Your wristwatch D. A clicker counter

Question 73:

An RBT overhears a coworker sharing client info in a public place. What should they do?

A. Join the conversation B. Report it to the supervisor C. Tell the client D. Ignore it

Question 74:

Laura is working with her client on two-syllable choices, specifically "Say: Mommy." She reinforces her client for saying "Ma." A few days later, the client echoes, "Mama." Laura then withholds reinforcement when the client says "ma" and only reinforces "mama." What teaching procedure is being illustrated in this example?

A. Chaining B. Shaping C. Indirect verbal prompting D. Response maintenance

Question 75:

You make a data entry error. What's the best action?

A. Erase the sheet B. Fix it immediately C. Ignore the mistake D. Inform supervisor and correct it

Question 76:

What type of chaining procedure involves prompting each step until the learner independently completes the final step?

A. Backward B. Forward C. Total task D. Cross-sectional

Question 77:

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining your RBT certification?

A. Following the RBT ethics code B. Completing the competency assessment every year C. Receiving ongoing supervision D. Attending a conference every year

Question 78:

What measurement procedure is used if the observer records whether the target behavior happened at any time during the interval?

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

Question 79:

A little boy is playing with his toys in his room. Holding one of his stuffed animal dolls, he looks at it and says, "Zebra!" What type of verbal behavior is this?

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

Question 80:

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 81:

Hailey, a Behavior Analyst, is training a child to discriminate colors. She places a red card and a blue card side-by-side and tells the child, "Point to red." Every time the child points to the red card, Hailey gives her a bite of her favorite fruit. In this example, Hailey used:

A. Negative Reinforcement B. Intermittent Schedule of Reinforcement C. Variable Ratio 2 D. Continuous Schedule of Reinforcement

Question 82:

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 83:

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 84:

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 85:

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.