RBT Practice Exam 85 Questions Free

1. An RBT is preparing to implement a new skill acquisition program with a 7-year-old client. The program involves teaching the client to independently complete a morning routine using visual supports. Before implementing the program, what should the RBT do?

2. During a session, an RBT observes that whenever Lucas, a 7-year-old client with autism, requests a break by pressing a communication button, he is allowed 2 minutes of free time. After implementing this intervention for two weeks, the RBT notices that Lucas's frequency of appropriate requests has increased from 1 per session to 5 per session. This demonstrates which behavioral principle?

3. An RBT is collecting data on hand-raising behavior during a 30-minute classroom period. The RBT records every instance when the student raises their hand to answer or ask a question. Which data collection method is the RBT using?

4. Sarah, an RBT, receives a text message from a client's parent asking for her personal opinion about whether their child should continue receiving medication prescribed by their psychiatrist. What is the most appropriate response from Sarah?

5. During a session, an RBT notices that her client is engaging in a new challenging behavior that isn't addressed in the current behavior intervention plan. What should the RBT do?

6. An RBT is implementing a token economy system where a client earns tokens for completing academic tasks and can exchange them for 10 minutes of preferred activity time when 5 tokens are earned. One day, the RBT realizes they forgot to bring the token board to the session. What should the RBT do?

7. An RBT is implementing an antecedent-based intervention that includes providing visual schedules, clear transitions between activities, and offering choices within activities. The client's challenging behaviors have decreased significantly since implementation. This type of intervention is an example of:

8. An RBT is implementing a behavior reduction plan that includes functional communication training (FCT). The client has historically engaged in aggression to escape demands. Now, the client is being taught to request breaks using a break card instead. During a session, the client uses the break card appropriately. What should the RBT do?

9. A parent tells an RBT that they found information online about a "miracle cure" for autism involving a specific diet and supplement regimen. The parent asks if they should start this treatment immediately. What is the most appropriate response from the RBT?

10. An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with a 5-year-old client. The program focuses on identifying common objects. During a session, the RBT presents a picture of a dog and asks, "What is this?" The client responds, "Cat." Which of the following is the most appropriate error correction procedure?

11. An RBT is preparing to implement a newly developed toilet training protocol with a 4-year-old client. Before beginning implementation, what should the RBT do to ensure ethical practice?

12. Jacob, an RBT, is working with a 9-year-old client who has recently begun using inappropriate language during sessions. The behavior plan specifies planned ignoring for inappropriate language. During a community outing at a library, the client loudly uses profanity. What should Jacob do?

13. An RBT is teaching a 5-year-old client to wash hands independently using a task analysis. The client consistently completes steps 1-4 independently but struggles with step 5 (applying soap). What data collection method would provide the most detailed information about the client's progress on this skill?

14. An RBT is working with a client who occasionally makes inappropriate comments during social interactions. The behavior intervention plan specifies using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) to address this issue. Which of the following is an example of correctly implementing DRA in this situation?

15. During data review, an RBT notices that a client's self-injurious behavior has increased from an average of 3 instances per day to 15 instances per day over the past week, despite consistent implementation of the behavior intervention plan that had previously been effective. What should the RBT do?

16. A behavior technician is teaching Dylan, a 9-year-old with autism, to fold his clothes. After demonstrating the skill, the technician physically guides Dylan through the motions, gradually fading the physical assistance as Dylan becomes more proficient. Which teaching procedure is being used?

17. When providing feedback to a parent about their child's progress, which of the following statements from an RBT would be MOST appropriate and within their scope of practice?

18. An RBT is working with a 10-year-old client who has difficulty with transitions between activities. The behavior intervention plan includes using a visual timer and providing a 2-minute warning before transitions. One day, the supervisor observes the RBT skipping the warning before transitioning the client to a new activity. What should happen as a result of this observation?

19. During a treatment session, an RBT observes that their 8-year-old client, who typically follows one-step instructions readily, is having unusual difficulty following directions today. The client appears tired, responds slowly to prompts, and repeatedly asks to lie down. What should the RBT do?

20. During a parent training session, an RBT observes a parent implementing a reinforcement procedure inconsistently—sometimes providing reinforcement immediately following the target behavior, and other times delaying reinforcement or not providing it at all. What effect might this inconsistent implementation have on the target behavior?

21. An RBT is preparing to conduct a preference assessment with a 6-year-old client who is nonverbal and has limited motor skills. Which type of preference assessment would be most appropriate for this client?

22. After conducting a preference assessment, an RBT identified stickers as highly preferred for her client. However, after several sessions of using stickers as reinforcers, the client no longer appears interested in earning them. What phenomenon is occurring?

23. An RBT is teaching a 6-year-old client to request items using picture cards. The RBT notices that the client consistently requests the same three items (cookies, juice, and iPad) even though many other options are available. Which of the following would be an appropriate strategy to expand the client's requesting repertoire?

24. An RBT observes that a 7-year-old client frequently engages in disruptive behavior during group activities but rarely during one-on-one instruction. Which assessment might be most useful in determining why this pattern occurs?

25. During a session in a classroom setting, a 9-year-old client becomes disruptive, throwing materials and screaming loudly. The RBT follows the crisis plan by escorting the client to a designated calming area away from peers. This intervention is an example of:

26. An RBT is implementing a token economy system with a 10-year-old client. At the end of the session, the client has earned 7 out of 10 possible tokens but becomes upset and demands to receive the reward that requires 10 tokens. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?

27. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT collects data showing that 4-year-old Jackson engages in head-banging behavior most frequently when presented with difficult puzzle tasks. When Jackson begins head-banging, the therapist typically removes the puzzle and provides a brief break before trying again with a simpler puzzle. Based on this pattern, what is the most likely function of Jackson's head-banging behavior?

28. An RBT is implementing an intervention to teach a child with autism to request preferred items. The RBT places a desired toy in sight but out of reach. When the child reaches for the toy, the RBT prompts the child to say "toy please" and then provides the toy contingent on the verbal request. Which prompting strategy is the RBT using?

29. An RBT is collecting data on the frequency of hand-raising during a 30-minute group activity. The client raised their hand 12 times during the session. What is the rate of hand-raising per minute?

30. During a parent training session, an RBT observes a parent implementing a reinforcement procedure with their child. The parent provides praise and a small edible when the child completes a task, but frequently delivers the reinforcer several minutes after the task is completed while they finish what they were doing. What feedback should the RBT provide to the parent?

31. An RBT is preparing to run a session with a new client. Before beginning, the RBT notices that the client's file includes a behavior intervention plan, but it is dated from over a year ago. What should the RBT do?

32. A consultant has developed a new toilet training protocol for 4-year-old Elijah. The RBT implementing the protocol notices that Elijah is distressed during certain parts of the protocol and believes modifications could make it more effective. What should the RBT do?

33. An RBT is working with a 7-year-old client who has been making steady progress with a picture exchange communication system. The client's parents report that while the child uses the system effectively during therapy sessions, they rarely use it at home. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate for addressing this generalization issue?

34. An RBT is teaching a 6-year-old client to identify colors using discrete trial training. The target response is for the client to touch the correct color card when asked, "Touch blue." The client has been making steady progress, but today begins touching other objects that are blue in the room instead of the blue card. Which of the following describes what has occurred?

35. An RBT is implementing a toilet training protocol with a 4-year-old client. The protocol involves checking the client's pull-up every 30 minutes and providing praise and a small edible reinforcer for remaining dry. If the pull-up is wet, the RBT is instructed to implement a 3-minute overcorrection procedure where the client practices going to the bathroom, changing clothes, and washing hands. After a week of implementation, the client begins crying and resisting the bathroom routine. What should the RBT do?

36. While reviewing data from yesterday's sessions, an RBT notices that client Jane engaged in self-injurious behavior (SIB) across three consecutive sessions, which had not occurred in the previous two weeks of treatment. What should the RBT do FIRST?

37. An RBT is teaching a 5-year-old client to tie his shoes using a task analysis. After several sessions, the client can complete 6 out of the 8 steps independently. The RBT records this as 75% independence. Is this calculation correct?

38. An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with an 8-year-old client who has difficulty attending to tasks. During a particularly challenging session, the client becomes frustrated and says, "I hate this! You're mean!" What is the most appropriate response from the RBT?

39. An RBT is conducting a discrete trial teaching session focused on identifying emotions with a 6-year-old client. During the session, the client becomes increasingly distracted and begins looking around the room rather than at the instructional materials. Which of the following strategies would be MOST appropriate for the RBT to implement first?

40. During a session, an RBT notices that when their client successfully completes a difficult task, the client looks to the RBT for acknowledgment. When the RBT provides praise and a high-five, the client smiles and continues working diligently. What type of reinforcer is the social praise and high-five in this scenario?

41. During a treatment session, a client becomes upset and throws materials around the room. The RBT follows the crisis plan, which includes guiding the client to a designated calming area. Fifteen minutes later, the client is calm and ready to resume activities. What should the RBT document about this incident?

42. An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) for a client who frequently calls out answers without raising their hand. After several weeks of implementation, the frequency of calling out has decreased significantly, but the behavior still occurs occasionally. This pattern suggests:

43. An RBT is implementing a program to teach a client to request breaks appropriately instead of screaming. The client has been making progress, but during today's session, the client screams three times. Each time, the RBT follows the behavior plan by not providing a break contingent on screaming. However, after the third instance, the RBT feels pressured and gives a break following a scream. What phenomenon is likely to occur as a result?

44. An RBT is collecting data on the duration of a client's tantrums. In one session, tantrums occurred for a total of 15 minutes during a 60-minute session. What percentage of the session was spent in tantrum behavior?

45. Emma is implementing a behavior intervention plan for a client who engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB). The plan specifies using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) by reinforcing the client for requesting help when frustrated instead of engaging in SIB. During today's session, the client became frustrated with a difficult task but requested help appropriately instead of engaging in SIB. What should Emma do next?

46. An RBT is implementing least-to-most prompting to teach a client to tie their shoes. The client attempts to tie their shoes but struggles with crossing the laces. Following the least-to-most prompting hierarchy, what should be the RBT's first level of assistance?

47. An RBT is teaching a 9-year-old client to play a board game with peers. The RBT notices that the client frequently interrupts others and grabs game pieces during their turns. The RBT wants to use differential reinforcement to address this issue. Which form of differential reinforcement would be most appropriate?

48. Samuel, a newly certified RBT, is implementing a program to teach his client to request items using picture cards. He places preferred items in transparent containers within sight but out of reach. Which antecedent manipulation strategy is Samuel using?

49. An RBT notices that whenever they work with a particular client, the client's mother hovers nearby, frequently interrupting the session to provide help or correction before the RBT can implement the teaching procedure. This is interfering with the client's progress. What should the RBT do?

50. Madison, an RBT, is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes planned ignoring of attention-seeking behaviors. During a session, the client begins grabbing and ripping papers, which is identified in the plan as an attention-seeking behavior to be ignored. As the behavior escalates and the client begins to tear pages from a book, what should Madison do?

51. Olivia, an RBT, is preparing to conduct a paired stimulus preference assessment with her 6-year-old client who has limited verbal abilities. Which of the following describes the correct procedure for this assessment?

52. During a session in a community setting, a client engages in a severe tantrum that poses an immediate safety risk to themselves and others. The RBT implements the crisis intervention procedures specified in the behavior plan, which includes physically guiding the client to a safer location. A bystander approaches and begins questioning the RBT's actions. What should the RBT do?

53. An RBT notices that a client consistently engages in a specific challenging behavior when presented with math worksheets. The behavior does not occur during reading activities or during break times. This observation provides information about which component of the three-term contingency?

54. An RBT is implementing a least-to-most prompting procedure to teach a client to tie shoes. The client attempts to tie their shoes independently but struggles. The RBT provides a verbal prompt, "Cross the laces," but the client still cannot complete the step. What should the RBT do next in the prompting hierarchy?

55. Tyler, an RBT, is implementing a token economy with his client. The client earns tokens for completing tasks and can exchange them for preferred activities or items. One day, the client has earned all required tokens for a preferred activity but begins engaging in challenging behavior when it's time for the activity. What should Tyler do?

56. An RBT is implementing differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) with a client who frequently calls out answers without raising his hand. Which of the following correctly describes the implementation of DRO in this situation?

57. An RBT is conducting a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. After three sessions, the results consistently show that the client selects the same item (a toy car) first, but the rankings of other items vary considerably across sessions. What might this suggest about the client's preferences?

58. An RBT is collecting data on Logan's on-task behavior during 30-minute math sessions using momentary time sampling with 2-minute intervals. At the end of the 30-minute session with 15 intervals, the RBT recorded that Logan was on-task during 9 intervals. What percentage of intervals was Logan on-task?

59. An RBT is working with a 6-year-old client on identifying emotions using picture cards. The RBT notices that the client consistently confuses "angry" and "sad" facial expressions. Which of the following teaching strategies would be most appropriate to address this specific difficulty?

60. An RBT is implementing discrete trial training with a 5-year-old client. The program focuses on receptive identification of colors. During the session, the RBT places red, blue, and green cards on the table and says, "Touch green." The client touches the blue card. After implementing the error correction procedure, the RBT should:

61. An RBT is teaching a child to request items using picture cards. The RBT places desired items in sight but out of reach, waits for the child to show interest, then physically prompts the child to pick up and hand over the corresponding picture card before giving the item. Which component of the four-term contingency is the RBT manipulating when placing items in sight but out of reach?

62. An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes token economy, visual supports, and planned ignoring for attention-seeking behaviors. Despite consistent implementation for three weeks, data shows no significant improvement in the target behaviors. What should the RBT do?

63. An RBT is preparing to conduct a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. Which of the following describes the correct procedure?

64. During a session, a client becomes physically aggressive toward the RBT. The RBT follows the crisis intervention protocol, which includes physically guiding the client to a designated calming area. After the incident, what should the RBT do NEXT?

65. An RBT is collecting data on a client's aggressive behavior using partial interval recording with 5-minute intervals during a 60-minute session. During the session, the client exhibited aggression during 4 out of the 12 intervals. What percentage of intervals contained aggression?

66. Lisa, an RBT, is teaching 5-year-old Noah to wash his hands independently using a task analysis that breaks the skill into 10 steps. After several teaching sessions, Noah consistently performs steps 1-7 independently but requires prompting for steps 8-10. Which of the following data collection methods would BEST capture Noah's progress on this skill?

67. An RBT is working with 7-year-old Emma on completing a 10-piece puzzle. Emma can place 3 pieces independently but struggles with the remaining pieces. The RBT decides to use backward chaining to teach this skill. How should the RBT implement this procedure?

68. Jamal, an RBT, is teaching his client to tie shoelaces using a 10-step task analysis. During training, Jamal completes steps 1-5 himself and then provides hand-over-hand guidance for his client to complete steps 6-10. As the client becomes more proficient, Jamal completes fewer initial steps. Which teaching procedure is Jamal using?

69. During a monthly team meeting, a parent asks an RBT about their child's progress and whether they will "ever be normal." How should the RBT respond?

70. An RBT working with a 4-year-old client with autism wants to teach the child to request items using picture cards. The RBT decides to teach this skill using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Before implementing this intervention, what must the RBT do?

71. Marcus, an RBT, is implementing a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) intervention for a client who hits others to escape demands. The behavior plan specifies that the client should be taught to request a break using a break card instead of hitting. During a session, the client requests a break appropriately. What should Marcus do?

72. An RBT is collecting data on hand-flapping behavior. The operational definition states: "Client rapidly moves hands back and forth at or above shoulder level, with fingers extended, for at least 3 seconds." Which aspect of behavior is NOT addressed in this operational definition?

73. An RBT is implementing differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) with a client who hits others when frustrated. The target replacement behavior is for the client to squeeze a stress ball instead of hitting. Which of the following best describes correct implementation of DRI in this scenario?

74. A behavior technician is implementing a time-out procedure as part of a behavior reduction plan. Which of the following is an example of appropriate implementation of time-out?

75. An RBT is implementing a program to teach sorting by color. The RBT presents red, blue, and green blocks and instructs the client to "Put the red blocks here." After mastering this skill, the client can now correctly sort red, blue, and green blocks when asked to sort any of these colors. However, when presented with yellow blocks and asked to "Put the yellow blocks here," the client is unable to respond correctly. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

76. An RBT notices a pattern in their client's behavior: whenever the client is presented with a writing task, they frequently request to use the bathroom. After returning from the bathroom, the client often requires additional prompting to engage with the writing task. What function might the bathroom requests be serving?

77. An RBT is implementing a chaining procedure to teach hand washing. The task analysis includes 8 steps, and the RBT is using total task chaining. During a session, the client completes steps 1-5 independently but requires physical prompting for steps 6-8. How should the RBT score this performance?

78. A behavior technician notices that every time 8-year-old Sophia makes a mistake during academic work, she tears up her paper and throws it on the floor. The technician suspects that this behavior occurs because Sophia is then given easier work to complete. What function is this behavior most likely serving?

79. An RBT is collecting data on the frequency of a client's self-injurious behavior (SIB) throughout the day. After collecting data for several days, they notice that SIB occurs most frequently between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, right after lunch. What should the RBT do with this information?

80. An RBT is implementing a token economy with a 9-year-old client. The client earns tokens for completing academic tasks and can exchange them for preferred activities. The client has been increasingly asking, "How many more tokens until I can play on the iPad?" Which component of the token economy should the RBT modify to address this issue?

81. Michael, an RBT, is working with a 12-year-old client who often compliments Michael's clothing and asks personal questions about his weekend activities. The client has begun waiting for Michael in the parking lot after sessions. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

82. An RBT is teaching a 10-year-old client with autism to wash dishes using a visual task analysis. The client can complete most steps independently but struggles with rinsing the soap off completely. Which prompting strategy would be most appropriate to help the client with this specific step?

83. Maria is practicing addition facts with her client. When the client answers "8+4=12" correctly, Maria immediately smiles and says, "Great job!" Then she places a token on the client's token board. In this scenario, Maria has delivered which type of reinforcement?

84. An RBT is conducting discrete trial training with a 5-year-old client on identifying colors. Which of the following data collection methods would be MOST appropriate for tracking the client's progress on this skill?

85. During a preference assessment, an RBT presents a client with an array of 5 items simultaneously, allows the client to select one item, removes that item from the array, and then re-presents the remaining items. This process continues until all items have been selected or the client makes no selection. Which type of preference assessment is the RBT conducting?