RBT Test Practice RBT Practice Test Question 1 of 75 Question 1: Ethan, an RBT, is teaching his client, Leo, how to greet people. At first, he rewards Leo for saying "hi" to his family members. Later, he reinforces him for greeting teachers and classmates as well. What principle is Ethan applying? A. Extinction B. Generalization C. Differential Reinforcement D. Discrimination Training Next Question 2: 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 Previous Next Question 3: 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 Previous Next Question 4: Ms. Smith wants to measure how often David disrupts her class. Disruption is defined as speaking during a lecture without raising his hand. She will take data for 15 minutes each day during her class and record an instance of behavior if David disrupts at all during each 30-second interval. What type of measurement is this? A. Frequency Recording B. Whole Interval Recording C. Partial Interval Recording D. Duration Recording Previous Next Question 5: 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. Previous Next Question 6: An RBT sets a timer for 2 minutes. When the 2-minute timer goes off, the RBT looks up immediately to see if their client is sitting in their seat. A. Whole interval recording B. Momentary time sampling C. Partial interval recording D. Latency Previous Next Question 7: Jake's dad reprimands him for not cleaning his dishes after dinner. The next day, Jake cleans his dishes, and his father immediately stops yelling. Jake is more likely to clean his dishes in the future. This is an example of: A. Positive reinforcement B. Negative reinforcement C. Extinction D. Positive punishment Previous Next Question 8: 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 Previous Next Question 9: 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 Previous Next Question 10: Logan has been working on a manding program for several weeks, but his data shows no improvement in requesting items. What should the RBT do? A. Continue the program as written until more data is collected B. Modify the program to make it more effective C. Stop taking data and try a new approach D. Continue implementing the program as directed and inform BCBA Previous Next Question 11: A supervisor asks you to record how long each tantrum lasts. Which measurement is BEST? A. Frequency B. Duration C. Latency D. Rate Previous Next Question 12: 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 Previous Next Question 13: 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 Previous Next Question 14: 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 Previous Next Question 15: 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 Previous Next Question 16: 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 Previous Next Question 17: 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 Previous Next Question 18: In a fixed ratio 5 (FR5) schedule: A. Reinforcement is given after 5 responses B. After 5 minutes C. After any behavior D. On variable schedule Previous Next Question 19: When recording data on a line graph, on which axis should you place the date? A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. D-axis D. You would not enter a date on the graph Previous Next Question 20: 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 Previous Next Question 21: Your BCBA creates a new behavior plan to target your client's aggression. After implementing it for two weeks, you feel it's not working. What should you do? A. Communicate with your BCBA immediately and share your thoughts with them. B. Change the plan immediately. You shouldn't implement an ineffective plan. C. Wait for further guidance from your BCBA before you do or say anything. D. Start to train the parents on the plan. Part of the problem is the plan isn't being implemented at home. Previous Next Question 22: Max's BCBA is working on decreasing spitting behaviors. Initially, Max is reinforced if he spits fewer than 20 times per day. Then, reinforcement is given for spitting fewer than 16 times and then fewer than 12 times. What type of design is being used? A. Changing criterion design B. Parametric analysis C. Component analysis D. All of the above Previous Next Question 23: 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 Previous Next Question 24: 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 Previous Next Question 25: Olivia, an RBT, is evaluating her relationships with clients and coworkers. Which of the following illustrates an example of a dual relationship? A. Olivia provides therapy to a client. B. Olivia supervises a coworker at her clinic. C. Olivia is friends with her client's family outside of work. D. Olivia attends professional training sessions. Previous Next Question 26: Which of the following is a discontinuous measurement procedure? A. Rate B. Duration C. Whole interval D. Count Previous Next Question 27: Which axis on a line graph does the Abscissa refer to? A. X-axis B. Y-axis C. Ordinate D. Coordinate Previous Next Question 28: What is the main difference between Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Incidental Teaching? A. There is no difference between the two methods B. Incidental teaching does not use reinforcement C. Incidental teaching happens naturally in everyday situations D. DTT is a more effective teaching method than incidental teaching Previous Next Question 29: 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 Previous Next Question 30: 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 Previous Next Question 31: When utilizing a changing criterion design, how many behaviors can the experimenter intervene on at once? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 Previous Next Question 32: 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 Previous Next Question 33: Olivia yells at loud volumes to get her mother's attention. Her mother reinforces close approximations to low speaking volumes and tapping her to get her attention, while ignoring the loud volume screams. What is this process called? A. Extinction B. Differential reinforcement C. Stimulus fading D. Chaining Previous Next Question 34: 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 Previous Next Question 35: How often should you graph the data you’ve collected? A. Monthly B. After every session or as required C. At the start of service D. Only at supervision Previous Next Question 36: 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 Previous Next Question 37: Which of the following is a type of differential reinforcement? A. Differential reinforcement of other behaviors (DRO) B. Differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) C. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors (DRI) D. All of the above Previous Next Question 38: 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 Previous Next Question 39: 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 Previous Next Question 40: 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 Previous Next Question 41: What should the RBT do if the learner is responding in a way that is not addressed by the prompting, error correction, and reinforcement procedures? A. Ignore the learner's responses B. Increase the prompt level C. Notify the BCBA D. Deliver reinforcement Previous Next Question 42: Your BCBA asks you to record how many times your client hits others. Which method would you use to record this behavior? A. Momentary time sampling B. Partial interval recording C. Duration D. Count Previous Next Question 43: 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 Previous Next Question 44: 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 Previous Next Question 45: 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 Previous Next Question 46: 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 Previous Next Question 47: A parent wants to know another client's progress. The RBT should: A. Tell them everything B. Politely explain that’s confidential C. Ask the BCBA D. Share generic data Previous Next Question 48: What is the differential reinforcement procedure called where all behaviors except one specific behavior are reinforced? A. Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) B. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) C. Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) D. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) Previous Next Question 49: Which assessment tool is used to identify potential reinforcers? A. VB-MAPP B. ABLLS-R C. BASC-3 D. Preference assessment Previous Next Question 50: 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 Previous Next Question 51: Which is an essential ethical responsibility? A. Share data on public forums B. Protect client dignity C. Use subjective notes D. Ignore parent's opinions Previous Next Question 52: What does ABC stand for in behavior analysis? A. Antecedent, Behavior, Control B. Action, Balance, Correction C. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence D. Action, Behavior, Consequence Previous Next Question 53: 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 Previous Next Question 54: 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 Previous Next Question 55: 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 Previous Next Question 56: The RBT is working with a new client to identify preferences. The RBT presents 5 items in front of the child: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. The RBT states to pick one, so the child chooses the bubbles. In the next presentation of the stimuli, the bubbles are taken out of the array, and the other items are re-arranged. The RBT instructs the client again to choose one. Which preference assessment is being implemented? A. Multiple stimuli without replacement B. Multiple stimuli with replacement C. Forced choice D. None of the Above Previous Next Question 57: Which of the following should not be included in your session note? A. The date and time of the session B. A description of how the client was feeling during the session C. Your signature D. Objective data collected during the session Previous Next Question 58: What measurement system in applied behavior analysis captures every instance a behavior occurs? A. Continuous measurement B. Interval recording C. Discontinuous measurement D. Permanent product recording Previous Next Question 59: The client starts to scream during demands. You notice it happens with specific tasks. What's next? A. Punish the behavior B. Skip those tasks C. Remove the task permanently D. Collect ABC data and inform supervisor Previous Next Question 60: How often must RBTs renew their certification? A. Every 3 months B. Every 6 months C. Every 1 year D. Every 7 years Previous Next Question 61: 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 Previous Next Question 62: When Jessica is working with her client, she ensures she is always providing learning opportunities across different stimuli, various times of the day, incorporating new people, and in teaching in different settings. What is Jessica programming for? A. Generalization B. Maintenance C. Discrete trail training D. Indirect Teaching Previous Next Question 63: In a line graph used for behavior analysis, what is typically displayed on the x-axis? A. Behavior B. Time C. Client name D. Title Previous Next Question 64: 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 Previous Next Question 65: Teaching a client to say “hi,” then seeing them say “hello” or “hey” is: A. Response generalization B. Maintenance C. Overcorrection D. Prompt dependency Previous Next Question 66: Why is it important for an RBT to use objective language in notes? A. Easier to write B. Meet legal, clinical, and ethical guidelines C. All notes must be positive D. Speed data review Previous Next Question 67: You are assisting your supervisor with parent training. During the meeting, the parent mentioned that getting ready for school is a constant struggle. Your BCBA suggests an intervention where the child can watch TV for 20 minutes in the morning if they get dressed and ready for school on time. Implementing this intervention establishes a ___? A. Punisher B. Contingency C. Preference D. Function Previous Next Question 68: How would you record the number of times a student raises their hand in a classroom? A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-response time (IRT) D. Frequency Previous Next Question 69: A motivating operation (MO) affects: A. The form of a behavior B. The effectiveness of a reinforcer C. The frequency of problem behavior D. The function of an antecedent Previous Next Question 70: 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 Previous Next Question 71: 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. Previous Next Question 72: 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 Previous Next Question 73: 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 Previous Next Question 74: Which best describes frequency measurement? A. Number of times behavior occurs B. How long behavior occurs C. How intense behavior is D. The time between behaviors Previous Next Question 75: Essential components of a written skill acquisition plan include all of the following except: A. Review data on average once every 2 months B. Modify the plan if necessary C. Identify a measurement procedure for data collection D. 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