RBT Test Practice | 1000+ Free RBT Questions 2025

RBT Practice Test

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Question 1:

When should an RBT seek guidance from their supervisor?

A. Only when a major incident occurs B. When unsure of how to handle an unfamiliar behavior C. After making a decision independently D. When there is free time in their schedule

Question 2:

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 3:

RBT is asked to use most-to-least prompting. They should:

A. Start with full physical and fade prompts B. Give a verbal model only C. Use only gestural prompts D. Randomly pick

Question 4:

If using permanent product measurement, which item would you count?

A. Total talking minutes B. Number of completed worksheets C. How many times a child stands D. The longest tantrum

Question 5:

A differential reinforcement procedure where the inter-trial interval has decreased, resulting in an increased rate of behavior, is referred to as ___?

A. DRL - differential reinforcement of lower rates of behavior B. DRO - differential reinforcement of other behavior C. DRH - differential reinforcement of higher rates of behavior D. DRA - differential reinforcement of alternative behavior

Question 6:

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

Question 7:

Before the onset of services, the BCBA informed the RBT that they conducted an interview with the clients' parents and gave them a questionnaire to fill out about their child's preferred activities. This is an example of which functional assessment?

A. Functional Analysis B. Indirect Observation C. Direct Observation D. None of the above

Question 8:

Which graph summarizes data based on time intervals?

A. Bar graph B. Pie chart C. Line graph D. Scatterplot

Question 9:

A BCBA wants rate data on bathroom accidents. The RBT should record:

A. How long accidents last B. How often accidents occur per hour C. Whether any accident occurred each day D. All of the above

Question 10:

Ella, an RBT, notes that her client, Mason, finishes a math problem and begins the next one 20 seconds later. What type of measurement is Ella collecting?

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

Question 11:

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

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

Question 12:

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

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

Question 13:

During a session, a client repeatedly throws toys when asked to transition to another activity. Which strategy should the RBT use to prevent this behavior?

A. Use positive reinforcement for appropriate transitions B. End the session immediately C. Remove all toys from the room D. Implement overcorrection every time the behavior occurs

Question 14:

Which teaching method involves starting with the least intrusive prompt and increasing assistance only as needed?

A. Forward chaining B. Backward chaining C. Least to most prompting D. Most to least prompting

Question 15:

Which of the following is a continuous measurement procedure?

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

Question 16:

Sophia, an RBT, is working with Olivia, who prefers using a speech device to communicate. Olivia's parents want her to use vocal speech instead and ask Sophia to ignore the device's responses. Whose preferences should Sophia prioritize?

A. Olivia's parents B. Olivia's teacher C. Olivia D. The BCBA

Question 17:

Mia gives her daughter a sticker when she uses the toilet independently. As a result, her daughter continues to increase her independence in using the toilet. What does this exemplify?

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

Question 18:

Jhon makes noises with his mouth while sitting in math class. When the teacher tells him to stop, he continues. Now, the teacher ignores him, and Jhon's noises get louder and more frequent. What describes this behavior change?

A. Resistance to Extinction B. Extinction C. Extinction failure D. Extinction burst

Question 19:

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 20:

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

A. Escape B. Control C. Automatic D. Attention

Question 21:

You see one of your clients in the grocery store. How should you respond?

A. Say hi to the client and ask them how they are doing B. Ignore the client and pretend you do not see them C. Only respond to the client if they greet you first D. Report to your supervising BCBA that you saw the client at the grocery store

Question 22:

A child learned to tie their shoes months ago and can still do it independently without recent practice sessions. What does this demonstrate?

A. Prompt Dependency B. Maintenance C. Generalization D. Chaining

Question 23:

What is a defining feature of a fixed interval schedule?

A. Reinforcement is delivered after a set amount of time B. Reinforcement is random C. Delivered after each response D. Varies by session

Question 24:

Which of the following scenarios constitutes the need for a crisis intervention to be included in your learner's behavior reduction plan?

A. Your learner engages in echolalia. B. Your learner engages in attempted elopements from the home. C. Your learner engages in occurrences of repetitive, high-pitched screams. D. All of the above would require a crisis intervention

Question 25:

Which of the following means to stop reinforcing a previously reinforced behavior?

A. Extinction B. Extinction burst C. Spontaneous recovery D. Differential reinforcement

Question 26:

50 minutes elapsed since the last tantrum ended to when the following started. This interval is known as

A. Duration B. Latency C. Inter-Response Time D. None of the Above

Question 27:

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 28:

Which step comes first in implementing a new skill task analysis?

A. Identify the SD B. Collect baseline & define the skill C. Reinforce each prompt D. Fade prompts

Question 29:

Who is allowed to update a client’s behavior plan?

A. Parent B. BCBA C. RBT D. Sibling

Question 30:

Lisa, an RBT, is recording data on her client, Alex's, self-hitting behavior. She notes that Alex hit himself 6 times during a 2-hour session and records the data as 3 times per hour. What type of measurement did Lisa use?

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

Question 31:

Sarah has spent the last month recording frequency data on how often her client, Alex, insults his siblings. The data is broken down by the number of insults per session across ten sessions. If Sarah's BCBA asked her to graph this data, where should she record the frequency of insults?

A. On the X-axis B. On the Y-axis C. Condition change line D. Graph legend

Question 32:

Katherine receives a token (as part of a token economy) every time she brushes her teeth before going to bed. This is an example of:

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

Question 33:

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 34:

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 35:

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 36:

The most objective session note records:

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

Question 37:

Operational definitions of behavior should be:

A. Objective B. Subjective C. Opinion-based D. All of the above

Question 38:

Jessica is working with a client, and the client's family refers their cousin, Michael, to her, who is working towards similar goals. What is considered best practice in this situation?

A. Not working with either client B. Work with the client and their cousin C. Continue working with their client, and refer the cousin D. Stop working with their client and transition to their cousin

Question 39:

Sofia is an RBT of Hazel. From the last three sessions, Hazel's dad reported that she's going to bed at midnight and waking up at 4 AM. What course of action should Sofia take as the RBT?

A. Sofia should offer advice to the dad on sleeping techniques. B. Sofia should report this to her BCBA and make a note in her session notes. C. Sofia should ignore it and continue with session. D. Sofia should allow Hazel to take a nap if she request to do so during the session.

Question 40:

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 41:

Emily, an RBT, has a client named Jake who has met the mastery criteria for tying his shoes. This behavior continues to occur even after the intervention has been removed. What does this refer to?

A. Maintenance B. Generalization C. Conditioning D. Baseline

Question 42:

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 43:

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 44:

___ are involved in Classical Conditioning as Antecedent Conditions

A. Unconditioned Response, Conditioned Response, Respondent Behaviors B. Unconditioned Stimulus, Conditioned Stimulus, Neutral Stimulus C. Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement D. Positive Punishment, Negative Punishment

Question 45:

Clara has a BIP targeting aggressive behaviors, which are hypothesized to be driven by a need for attention. Given this information, which would be the most appropriate replacement behavior to include in her BIP?

A. Ignore and redirect when aggressions occur. B. Teach Clara to mand for preferred items and activities. C. Do not allow Clara to get out of demands by engaging in aggressions. D. Teach Clara to say "hi (person's name)" to get their attention

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

Question 47:

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 48:

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

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

Question 49:

Who is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a behavior plan?

A. Parent B. RBT only C. BCBA D. Teacher

Question 50:

A new student joins the classroom, and the BCBA wants to evaluate the child's current academic level concerning the curriculum. The BCBA asks you to observe and record the tasks the child can complete independently as well as those they find challenging. What type of assessment are you helping with?

A. Functional Assessment B. Curriculum-based Evaluation C. Preference Assessment D. Social Evaluation

Question 51:

Layla has a goal to independently mand for preferred items. Which of the following would be the most precise mastery criteria for this goal?

A. 20% accuracy B. 45% accuracy C. 100% accuracy D. 80% independent across 3 consecutive sessions.

Question 52:

What should you do if client data is lost?

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

Question 53:

Emma, an RBT, gathers materials for data collection and program implementation. She spends 15 minutes reviewing the updated behavior intervention plan and programming before her session. Emma has 2 questions and reaches out to her supervising BCBA for clarification. These are all necessary components of:

A. Preparing for the session as required by the skill acquisition plan B. Behavior Modification C. Facilitated communication D. Maintenance Procedures

Question 54:

What is an extinction burst?

A. A permanent increase in the problem behavior B. A temporary increase in problem behavior when extinction is first implemented C. A sudden decrease in all behaviors D. A type of reinforcement

Question 55:

You will be involved in task analysis and behavior chains as an RBT. What is the distinction between the two?

A. Task analysis are forward chains, and behavior chains are backward chains. B. Task analysis breaks down complex behavior. You teach the behavior chain. C. There is no distinction. D. The two are unrelated

Question 56:

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

A. A student lost a token each time he left the class without permission. B. Each time the child hit his brother; the mother removed his favorite toy which decreased him hitting his brother in the future. C. Dave received a speeding ticket which decreased him speeding in the future. D. All of the above

Question 57:

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 58:

If an RBT receives an assignment that conflicts with their ethical obligations, what is the appropriate action?

A. Complete the assignment without question B. Delegate the task to another RBT C. Refuse the assignment and notify the client's parents D. Consult with their supervisor for direction

Question 59:

During ____ stimuli are modified or manipulated so the desired behavior has a higher provability to occur and the contrary for undesired behaviors.

A. Antecedent Modifications B. Consequence Manipulations C. DRA D. DRO

Question 60:

How many of your total hours providing services must you be supervised for each month?

A. 1% B. 5% C. 10% D. 20%

Question 61:

While scrolling through a social media platform, you notice that Ethan’s parent, a client you work with, has sent you a friend request. How should you respond to maintain professional boundaries?

A. Accept the request, as it’s just a friendly gesture B. Politely decline and explain the importance of maintaining professional boundaries C. Ignore the request without providing any explanation D. Report Ethan’s parent for attempting to cross professional boundaries

Question 62:

RBTs are required to receive monthly supervision from an approved supervision provider. If you work 100 hours in July, what minimum supervision hours would you need to meet the requirements?

A. 1 hour B. 5 hour C. 10 hour D. 20 hour

Question 63:

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 64:

Which measurement procedure is being used if the observer is recording if the target behavior occurred at any point in the interval?

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

Question 65:

During a session with Ethan, you will consider his preferences for reinforcement activities. Whose preferences should take priority?

A. The therapist's preferences B. The client's preferences C. The parent's preferences D. The supervisor's preferences

Question 66:

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 67:

What is a continuous reinforcement schedule?

A. Reinforce every correct response B. Randomly forget to reinforce C. Only after long intervals D. After every 10th attempt

Question 68:

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 69:

Which measurement type would be best for tracking loud outbursts of unpredictable length?

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

Question 70:

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

Question 71:

In applied behavior analysis (ABA), which verbal operant is another word for "request"?

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

Question 72:

What is the main purpose of conducting a preference assessment?

A. To identify activities or items that clients enjoy B. To increase the likelihood of gaining instructional control C. To make the assessment process more engaging for the client D. To identify effective reinforcers for the client

Question 73:

Which of the following should be included in a session note?

A. Objective descriptions of the client's behavior B. Subjective opinions about the client's progress C. Personal thoughts and feelings of the RBT D. Irrelevant details about the session

Question 74:

To determine how many times a student raises their hand, which measurement method should be used?

A. Duration B. Percent of Occurrence C. Inter-response Time (IRT) D. Frequency

Question 75:

When Raul asks his Math teacher for permission to use the restroom, he usually gets it. When Raul asks his classmate for permission, he usually does not get it. The teacher will likely become a (n) ___ and the classmate will become a(n) ___.

A. Discriminative Stimulus; Stimulus Delta B. Stimulus Delta; Discriminative Stimulus C. Punisher; Reinforcer D. Discriminative Stimulus for Punishment; Punisher