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This comprehensive assessment includes 85 scenario-based questions covering all areas of the RBT Task List.

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RBT Practice Exam 1

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1. An RBT collects data showing that a client correctly responded to 8 out of 10 trials during Monday's session and 7 out of 10 trials during Tuesday's session. What is the average percentage of correct responses across both sessions?

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2. A child engages in tantrum behavior when denied access to preferred items. The behavior intervention plan specifies that staff should remain calm, maintain the denial of access, and only provide attention and access to the item when the child is calm and makes an appropriate request. This intervention is an example of:

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3. A learner has mastered identifying colors when presented with one correct option and one incorrect option. The BCBA now wants to increase difficulty by having three options presented, with one being correct. This is an example of:

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4. An RBT is collecting data on a client's vocal stereotypy. The data shows that when the behavior occurs, it typically lasts between 5-10 seconds, happens approximately 25 times per hour, and occurs almost exclusively during independent work times. What dimension of the behavior is NOT being measured in this example?

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5. An RBT is teaching a client to request help by raising their hand. Initially, the RBT provides physical prompts to help the client raise their hand. Over time, the RBT begins to fade the prompts by touching the client's elbow, then just tapping the upper arm, and eventually just looking at the client's arm. This prompting strategy is called:

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6. An RBT is collecting data on a client's hand-washing skills using a task analysis. The client completes steps 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 independently, but needs prompting for steps 4, 6, 8, and 9. What percentage of steps did the client complete independently?

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7. An RBT is teaching a child to wash hands using a visual schedule showing all steps in sequence. The RBT refers the child to the schedule, saying "What's next?" after each step is completed. This strategy primarily incorporates:

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8. During a preference assessment, an RBT presents pairs of items to a client and records which item is selected from each pair. After completing all possible pairs, the RBT calculates how often each item was selected. What type of preference assessment is being conducted?

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9. A student repeatedly calls out answers without raising his hand. The teacher implements a system where students earn points for raising their hand before speaking, and these points can be exchanged for preferred activities. This intervention is an example of:

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10. An RBT notices that a colleague frequently uses their phone during sessions and sometimes misses client behaviors that should be redirected. What should the RBT do first?

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11. An RBT notices that a client frequently complains of stomach pain during sessions. The client's mother mentions the client has been constipated. What should the RBT do?

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12. An RBT is teaching a child to request items using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). The child can now independently walk to the communication book, select the correct picture, and hand it to a communication partner. According to the PECS protocol, what phase has the child mastered?

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13. A client's parent tells an RBT that they're thinking about stopping their child's ADHD medication because they read online that behavior therapy alone can treat ADHD. The most appropriate response from the RBT would be:

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14. A parent tells an RBT that another behavior therapist recommended spanking their child when they engage in problem behavior. The parent asks if the RBT agrees with this approach. The most appropriate response would be:

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15. During a discrete trial teaching session, an RBT places three different colored cards on the table and says, "Touch green." The client does not respond after 5 seconds, so the RBT gently takes the client's hand and guides it to the green card. This prompt is classified as:

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16. An RBT is documenting progress on a client's goal to independently request bathroom breaks. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to document this data?

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17. During a paired stimulus preference assessment, a client consistently chooses edible items over toys when both are presented together. However, when only toys are available, the client engages with them appropriately. This information is most useful for:

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18. An RBT is teaching a child to tie shoes. The RBT verbally describes each step while demonstrating, then has the child practice with guidance. The RBT notices the child struggles with the final loop. What would be the most effective next step?

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19. An RBT needs to measure how long a client engages in tantrum behavior. The client typically has 3-5 tantrums per session, each lasting several minutes. Which measurement system would be most appropriate?

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20. An RBT is collecting data on a client's transition behavior. The client takes 45 seconds to transition from circle time to center time on Monday, 38 seconds on Tuesday, 42 seconds on Wednesday, and 30 seconds on Thursday. What is the median transition time?

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21. A BCBA is conducting a functional analysis of a client's aggressive behavior. During the attention condition, the client engages in high rates of aggression. During the escape condition, rates are moderate. During the tangible and alone conditions, rates are low. Based on this information, what is likely the primary function of the client's aggressive behavior?

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22. A client's behavior intervention plan specifies that all instances of aggression should be recorded. During a session, the client quickly hits the RBT three times in succession within 5 seconds. How should this be documented?

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23. A student engages in property destruction when transitioning between activities. The BCBA implements a token economy where the student earns tokens for completing transitions without property destruction, and can exchange tokens for preferred items. This procedure is an example of:

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24. When documenting replacement behaviors taught during a session, which of the following would be most appropriate to include?

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25. An RBT is teaching a child to brush teeth independently using a 10-step task analysis. The RBT provides physical prompts for steps the child cannot complete independently. After several sessions, the RBT notices the child consistently needs prompts for steps 3, 7, and 9. What would be the most appropriate next step?

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26. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT observes that a client's self-injurious behavior occurs most frequently when the client is alone without access to preferred activities. The behavior continues even when no one is present to observe it. Based on this pattern, what is the most likely function of the behavior?

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27. An RBT notices that a client's tantrums have increased since a medication change, but the BCBA hasn't asked about medications. What should the RBT do?

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28. An RBT is teaching a client to greet peers by saying "hello" and waving. The RBT first has the client practice in the therapy room with the RBT, then with other staff members, then with peers in different settings like the classroom and playground. This teaching strategy is designed to promote:

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29. An RBT has been working with a client for several months and has developed good rapport. The client's father asks for the RBT's personal phone number so he can text questions about his child's behavior outside of session hours. The most appropriate response is:

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30. A student frequently calls out answers without raising his hand. The teacher implements a behavior intervention plan where the student loses one minute of recess time each time he calls out. This intervention is an example of:

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31. An RBT observes that a client's siblings frequently interrupt therapy sessions by entering the room and distracting the client. What should the RBT do?

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32. A student engages in self-injurious behavior by hitting his head. The behavior intervention plan states that when this occurs, staff should block the behavior and redirect to a replacement behavior of squeezing a stress ball. This intervention component is an example of:

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33. A client frequently grabs items from peers without asking. The behavior intervention plan specifies that the client should practice asking appropriately for items 10 times before each play session. This intervention component is an example of:

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34. An RBT is teaching a client to brush teeth independently using a task analysis. The client has mastered steps 1-6 but struggles with steps 7-10. The RBT decides to have the client complete steps 1-6 independently but provides prompting for steps 7-10. What teaching approach is the RBT using?

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35. An RBT is working with a child who has recently been diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The child's parents show the RBT rescue medication and explain when and how to administer it in case of a prolonged seizure. The RBT should:

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36. An RBT is documenting progress on a client's goal of independently brushing teeth. Which of the following would be the most objective way to record this data?

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37. A student repeatedly calls out in class without raising his hand. The teacher implements a response-cost system where the student starts with 10 tokens and loses one each time he calls out without raising his hand. Remaining tokens can be exchanged for preferred activities at the end of the day. What type of intervention is this?

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38. An RBT is teaching a child to request breaks using a break card. Initially, the RBT physically guides the child to exchange the card whenever signs of frustration appear. Over time, the RBT plans to fade the physical guidance so the child independently uses the card. This teaching strategy is an example of:

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39. An RBT records the number of times a client interrupts others during a 30-minute group activity. On Monday, the client interrupted 12 times. On Tuesday, the client interrupted 8 times. On Wednesday, the group activity only lasted 15 minutes, and the client interrupted 6 times. How should the RBT analyze this data?

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40. An RBT is teaching a child to request "more" when playing with bubbles. The RBT blows bubbles, waits until they pop, then holds up the bubble wand and waits expectantly. If the child doesn't say "more" within 5 seconds, the RBT models saying "more" and immediately blows more bubbles when the child imitates. This teaching procedure is an example of:

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41. A BCBA implements a token economy where a student earns tokens for completing work tasks and can exchange them for preferred items or activities. This is an example of:

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42. An RBT is collecting data on a client's on-task behavior during 30-minute work sessions. The RBT observes the client at the end of each 5-minute interval and records whether the client is on-task at that moment. What type of measurement system is being used?

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43. An RBT is implementing a behavior reduction program for aggression. The client's parent asks the RBT to use the same procedure with the client's sibling, who is not receiving ABA services but has similar behaviors. The most appropriate response would be:

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44. An RBT collects data showing that a client engaged in tantrum behavior 15 times during Monday's session, 12 times on Tuesday, 14 times on Wednesday, and 8 times on Thursday. If asked to report the trend in behavior, the RBT should state:

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45. A child frequently runs away from the table during work sessions. The BCBA implements a procedure where the child is allowed a 30-second break after completing 3 tasks without running away. This intervention is an example of:

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46. During a functional behavior assessment, an RBT notices that a client's tantrums occur most frequently when adults are engaged in conversation with each other and not interacting with the client. The tantrums typically result in adults redirecting their attention to the client. Based on this observation, what is the most likely function of the tantrum behavior?

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47. A client engages in self-stimulatory behavior (rocking) during instructional time. The behavior intervention plan specifies that the client should receive a 2-minute break for appropriate sitting for 5 minutes. This intervention is an example of:

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48. A client is learning to wash their hands independently. The RBT places visual cues by the sink showing each step: turn on water, get soap, rub hands together, rinse hands, turn off water, dry hands. This intervention primarily incorporates:

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49. A student throws materials when frustrated with academic work. The behavior intervention plan specifies that when this occurs, the teacher should calmly say "I see you're frustrated" and offer a break card. If the student appropriately requests a break, they receive a 2-minute break. This intervention is an example of:

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50. Maria, a 4-year-old with autism, is learning to identify emotions in pictures. Her RBT shows her a card with a happy face and says, "Maria, touch happy." If Maria doesn't respond within 3 seconds, the RBT points to the correct card (gestural prompt). If Maria still doesn't respond, the RBT gently guides Maria's hand to touch the card (physical prompt). Which prompting strategy is the RBT implementing?

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51. An RBT is teaching a client to wash dishes. The RBT first models the entire task, then completes the task alongside the client (co-washing), and finally watches as the client attempts the task independently. This teaching strategy is called:

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52. A BCBA asks an RBT to observe a client and record ABC data. What information should the RBT document?

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53. An RBT has been working with a client for 18 months and has developed an excellent rapport. The client's parents ask the RBT to babysit on weekends for extra money. What should the RBT do?

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54. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan that includes withholding attention following instances of attention-seeking behavior. During a session, the client engages in dangerous behavior that could result in injury. What should the RBT do?

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55. An RBT is writing a session note and includes the following statement: "Client was being stubborn today and refused to do any work because he was in a bad mood." What is problematic about this documentation?

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56. An RBT collects frequency data on a client's vocal stereotypy. Over a 3-hour session, the client engaged in vocal stereotypy 45 times. What is the rate of vocal stereotypy per hour?

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57. A BCBA asks an RBT to conduct a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment for a new client. The RBT places eight items in front of the client and allows the client to select one item. After the client plays with the selected item briefly, the RBT removes that item and rearranges the remaining seven items. This process continues until all items have been selected or the client no longer makes selections. What is the purpose of this assessment?

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58. An RBT is teaching a child to identify letters. The RBT holds up a flashcard with the letter "A" and asks, "What letter is this?" After waiting 5 seconds without a response, the RBT says, "This is the letter A. What letter is this?" and waits for the child to repeat "A." This teaching procedure is an example of:

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59. An RBT is documenting problem behavior in a session note. Which of the following statements is most appropriate?

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60. During a functional behavior assessment, observations reveal that a client's self-injury occurs almost exclusively when difficult tasks are presented and typically results in the tasks being removed or simplified. Based on this information, what is the most likely function of the self-injurious behavior?

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61. During a multiple stimulus without replacement preference assessment, which of the following procedures is correct?

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62. An RBT is teaching a child to tie shoes. The RBT completes most of the steps but lets the child do the final step of pulling the laces tight. In subsequent sessions, the RBT will have the child complete the last two steps, then three steps, and so on until the child can tie shoes independently. What teaching procedure is being used?

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63. An RBT notices during a session that a client appears ill, with flushed cheeks and lethargy. The client's mother mentions the client had a fever the previous night. Which of the following should be included in the session notes?

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64. An RBT needs to measure hand-flapping behavior that occurs in rapid succession making it difficult to count individual occurrences. Which measurement procedure would be most appropriate?

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65. An RBT records data on a child's aggressive behavior. Yesterday, the child engaged in 12 instances of aggression over a 4-hour session. Today, the child engaged in 9 instances of aggression during a 2-hour session. Which statement is most accurate?

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66. An RBT observes a child in a classroom and records what activities the child engages with independently when given free choice. The child spends most time with puzzles and blocks while avoiding art activities. This procedure is called:

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67. A student frequently leaves his desk without permission. The behavior intervention plan specifies that each time he remains in his seat for a 10-minute interval, he earns a token. This intervention is an example of:

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68. A behavior technician collects data on a client's self-injurious behavior (SIB) across five consecutive sessions. The data shows 6 instances on Monday, 4 on Tuesday, 7 on Wednesday, 3 on Thursday, and 2 on Friday. Which statement best represents this data?

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69. A parent asks an RBT about using a specific alternative therapy they heard about on social media for their child with autism. The therapy is not evidence-based and involves restrictive diets. The most appropriate response would be:

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70. A client's treatment plan includes a goal to increase functional communication. The BCBA asks the RBT to collect data on how many times the client uses picture cards to request preferred items. The RBT should:

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71. A child engages in self-injurious behavior when asked to complete non-preferred tasks. The intervention plan specifies to provide brief, neutral attention when the behavior occurs, then redirect to the task. This procedure is an example of:

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72. An RBT is preparing for a team meeting and needs to summarize a client's progress data. The data shows that over 10 sessions, the client's frequency of hand-raising during group activities was: 2, 3, 3, 4, 6, 5, 7, 6, 8, 9. How should the RBT describe this trend?

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73. An RBT is measuring the duration of a client's tantrums. Over five sessions, the average duration decreased from 8 minutes to 3 minutes. However, the frequency increased from 2 tantrums per session to 5 tantrums per session. How should the RBT interpret this data?

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74. An RBT is teaching a child to identify emotions. The RBT shows a picture of a smiling face and asks, "How does she feel?" After the child answers correctly, the RBT provides praise and a token. The RBT then shows a picture of a sad face and asks the same question. This teaching strategy is an example of:

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75. An RBT is teaching a child to tie shoes using video modeling. The child watches a video of someone tying shoes, then attempts to imitate the actions. The RBT provides prompts as needed and reinforcement for successful approximations. This intervention package includes:

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