RBT Practice Exam 75 Questions Free

1. Which of the following examples demonstrates continuous measurement?

2. Brooklyn’s mom gives her a cookie after she says, “cookie.” What type of verbal behavior is that?

3. When Marcus gets frustrated, he tends to drop to the floor and scream. His RBT begins tracking how many times this behavior occurs during each 3-hour session. What is this data collection method?

4. Ella's client receives praise and a sticker every time he raises his hand instead of calling out. As a result, calling out decreases significantly. What behavior principle is at work?

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During a therapy session, Mason, a 6-year-old learner, throws his toy car whenever he’s asked to clean up. His RBT, Julia, notices this happens every time the clean-up instruction is given. What is the antecedent in this scenario?

6. Luna’s RBT is working on increasing her eye contact during greetings. At first, she’s reinforced for looking briefly, then for holding eye contact longer. Eventually, reinforcement is given only when she also smiles. What teaching method is being used?

7. Ava, an RBT, is collecting data on a client’s hitting behavior. The data form includes the time the behavior started and ended. What measurement is this?

8. Zoe works with a learner who often grabs other students’ toys. Instead of punishing, Zoe gives praise and access to a preferred toy when the child plays nicely. What strategy is this?

9. Julian, an RBT, is tracking data on self-injury and wants to understand when during the day it most often occurs. What is the most appropriate method for this?

10. When Elijah sees a red “STOP” sign, he stops walking. This sign is acting as a:

11. The BCBA gives instructions to the RBT to collect frequency data on tantrums. What should the RBT record?

12. Which of the following best describes a motivating operation (MO) in a session with a client who is learning to request snacks?

13. Camila always speaks in a loud voice at home. At school, she learns to use a quiet voice in the library. This is an example of:

14. Elijah is taught to brush his teeth by breaking down the skill into small steps: turning on the water, putting toothpaste on the brush, brushing top teeth, etc. What is this technique called?

15. Maya, an RBT, is implementing a program that requires her to teach steps in order: first step independently, while prompting the rest. What chaining procedure is she using?

16. A client screams when asked to transition from play to work. The RBT begins giving a 2-minute warning before transitions. This is an example of:

17. A parent tells the RBT that their child’s medication dosage has changed. What should the RBT do?

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Daniel is in a classroom where the teacher uses whole interval recording to track on-task behavior. What does Daniel need to do in order for the behavior to be recorded?

19. An RBT uses least-to-most prompting. What is the first type of prompt likely used?

20. What is the most appropriate way for an RBT to respond when a client’s parent begins asking for personal advice about parenting strategies that are not in the behavior plan?

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Liam is asked to complete a math worksheet. He immediately puts his head down and refuses to work. His RBT records the time between the instruction and when Liam actually picks up his pencil. What measurement is being used?

22. Harper’s RBT praises her every time she says “thank you” during snack time. Over time, she starts saying it more often without being prompted. What type of reinforcement is being used?

23. Sophia, an RBT, observes that her client, Mia, is becoming increasingly distracted by the loud environment in the waiting room before sessions. She decides to begin sessions in a quieter room with minimal distractions to increase focus. What kind of strategy is this?

24. During snack time, Carter says “cookie” and his RBT repeats “cookie” back. What is the RBT modeling?

25. Asher gets access to a tablet after cleaning up his toys. Over time, he starts cleaning up without being asked. What principle is being used?

26. Dylan is learning to say “open” to request help with opening his lunchbox. At first, he says “opuh,” but his RBT reinforces it. Later, Dylan says “open” clearly. What teaching technique is used?

27. Oliver, a 9-year-old client, becomes aggressive when asked to transition from a preferred iPad activity to a writing task. His team creates a new plan: they show him a visual countdown timer and provide a highly preferred toy immediately after transitioning without aggression. What are the two types of strategies being combined?

28. An RBT is reviewing behavior data from the past month and notices that the frequency of tantrums significantly dropped after implementing a new reinforcement system. What is the best next step?

29. When Ava forgets her homework, her teacher makes her miss recess. She never forgets again. This is an example of:

30. A client screams when denied a toy. The RBT does not respond to the screaming, and instead provides the toy only when the child asks appropriately. Over time, screaming decreases while appropriate requests increase. What procedures are being combined?

31. When a client yells, their RBT immediately gives them what they want to stop the yelling. What is most likely maintaining the behavior?

32. The client’s plan includes using “differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO).” What should the RBT reinforce?

33. Madison’s therapist asks, “What do you wear on your feet?” Madison answers, “Shoes.” What type of verbal behavior is this?

34. Luna is learning to wash her hands. Her RBT uses hand-over-hand support and gradually reduces assistance over time. What is this called?

35. Which data collection method involves checking whether a behavior is occurring only at the end of a specified time interval?

36. What should an RBT do if they are unsure about how to implement a program or collect a specific type of data?

37. What is the primary reason RBTs must collect continuous and accurate data during each session?

38. Logan’s parents report that he tantrums during mealtime. The BCBA asks Olivia, the RBT, to record what happens before and after each tantrum to identify patterns. What is this process called?

39. During a session, Olivia tells her client, “Do this,” while clapping her hands. The client claps their hands immediately after. What type of verbal behavior did the client demonstrate?

40. A client is reinforced with praise every 3rd correct response. What schedule of reinforcement is this?

41. Emma refuses to brush her teeth. Her RBT first teaches her to touch the toothbrush, then hold it, then put it near her mouth. What technique is being used?

42. Cameron, an RBT, notices that his learner, Ava, becomes very upset every time her therapy session ends, often crying and refusing to leave. He decides to offer her a consistent “goodbye song” and a small toy each time they finish the session. What strategy is this?

43. What is the best way for an RBT to ensure effective pairing with a new client?

44. When Owen hits his teacher, the team withholds attention and does not respond to the behavior. What procedure is this?

45. A 7-year-old client named Charlotte is being taught to tie her shoes. The RBT begins by completing every step except the final loop, which Charlotte completes herself. Gradually, the RBT decreases help so Charlotte does more of the task independently. What is this method called?

46. Natalie is reinforcing a child for staying in their seat for 5 minutes, then increases it to 7 minutes, then 10. What is this an example of?

47. Jackson, a client with limited verbal skills, learns to hand a picture of a toy car to his RBT in order to gain access to the toy. This is an example of:

48. Which of the following best describes a response generalization?

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Sofia’s therapist sets up a system where Sofia earns one token each time she finishes a worksheet. When she earns five tokens, she gets 5 minutes of playtime. This is an example of:

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Olivia, an RBT, is reviewing a client's behavior intervention plan and sees that she must use “partial interval recording” to track behavior. What does this mean?

51. When Jayden finishes his math work early, he doesn’t have to do the reading assignment. Now he rushes through his math more often. This is an example of:

52. Liam’s parents report that he’s making great progress at the clinic but continues to display challenging behaviors at home. What should the RBT do when hearing this feedback?

53. Which of the following is the best example of maintaining client dignity during an RBT session?

54. Layla’s RBT is reinforcing her for saying “hi” to peers in new settings, like school and the park. This is an example of:

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Chloe’s BCBA tells her to use momentary time sampling during circle time. What should Chloe do?

56. During a session at the park, Maria notices her client, Jonah, frequently runs away from her to chase birds. Each time he does, she immediately walks him back without saying anything. After several sessions of doing this, Jonah runs off less often. What behavior principle is likely responsible for this decrease?

57. Luca, an RBT, arrives at work and notices the client’s parents yelling at each other. He is unsure if it affects the session. What should he do?

58. Mila, an RBT, is instructed to use “most-to-least” prompting to help a client complete a new task. Which example reflects the correct use of this strategy?

59. Leo’s BCBA asks the RBT to assess how long it takes the client to begin washing his hands after being told “Go wash your hands.” The RBT observes and records the time between the instruction and the start of hand washing. What kind of data is the RBT collecting?

60. What should an RBT do if a client becomes aggressive and starts throwing materials during a session?

61. A client is learning to ask for a break instead of hitting the table when frustrated. The RBT reinforces every correct request for a break. Over time, the client stops hitting and begins to request appropriately. Which principle is this?

62.

Noah frequently hits his desk when he’s asked to write. His team wants to understand why this behavior happens. What is the best method to find the function of Noah’s behavior?

63. An RBT is teaching Ava, a 3-year-old, how to request juice using a communication card. At first, Ava is guided hand-over-hand to touch the card, then gradually she begins to touch the card independently. What best describes this teaching technique?

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What should the RBT do if the client’s goals seem too difficult or developmentally inappropriate?

65. When Ben is told “We’re going to the dentist,” he screams and hits his mom. His mom cancels the appointment. What most likely reinforces Ben’s behavior?

66. Aria’s therapist tells her to track the length of time a tantrum lasts. What measurement should Aria use?

67. A new RBT is asked by a parent to provide them with the full behavior intervention plan (BIP) to keep at home. What should the RBT do?

68. Riley says “ball” when he sees a ball. What type of verbal behavior is this?

69. During a therapy session, the RBT provides a cookie every 4 times the client labels an item correctly. This remains consistent across all sessions. What schedule of reinforcement is being used?

70. Which of the following situations represents a dual relationship that RBTs must avoid?

71. During snack time, the RBT asks, “What do you want?” The client responds with “cracker,” and the RBT immediately gives a cracker. What verbal operant is the client using?

72.

Mateo’s parents ask his RBT for advice on toilet training his younger sibling. What is the best response?

73. Grace’s behavior plan says to teach her to ask for help instead of screaming when frustrated. What kind of intervention is this?

74. Ethan echoes his therapist saying, “dog” after hearing it. What verbal behavior is this?

75. Isabella, an RBT, observes her learner choosing a toy truck over and over again when allowed to play freely. What type of preference assessment is this?