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Exam 3 raises the bar with deeper data sets and tricky ethics vignettes.

It follows the updated 2026 breakdown exactly, so you will tackle 19 skill-acquisition items, 14 behavior-reduction cases, and more within the same 90-minute window.

Use the post-test explanations to confirm that you can apply principles under pressure, not just recall definitions.

RBT Practice Exam 3 (3rd Edition)

Ready to test your skills? This exam features updated questions aligned with the latest certification requirements. 💪

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1. RBT Fiona embeds color identification practice into a game of “I Spy” as the child explores the playground, reinforcing spontaneous correct responses. Which teaching strategy is this?

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2. Seven-year-old Zoe screams during reading; the RBT provides a fidget toy only when Zoe reads quietly for three minutes, withholding it if screams occur. Which differential-reinforcement procedure is in place?

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RBT Isabel rotates mastered flashcards into daily sessions once a week so the learner stays fluent in earlier targets. What practice is Isabel applying?

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4. At day’s end, RBT Elijah enters duration data into the agency’s electronic system, which automatically plots a cumulative record for the BCBA to review. What task is Elijah completing?

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5. On a line graph of out-of-seat episodes, RBT Victor notices the data points drop steadily each week without overlapping previous highs. What data pattern is he identifying?

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6. Which discrete-trial arrangement would efficiently prevent prompt dependency when teaching receptive labels?

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7. Data show Mason escapes writing by breaking pencils. Which intervention aligns with functional treatment?

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8. To reduce task avoidance, RBT Kelly lets Liam pick which of two writing assignments he will do first and allows a two-minute stretch break before starting. Which antecedent intervention is she implementing?

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9. While pairing praise with gummy bears, RBT Omar notices praise alone begins eliciting smiles and correct responses even without gummies. What best explains this effect?

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10. Which discontinuous system best suits a classroom aide who can glance at a timer and record data only at the exact second it beeps?

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11. Which guideline is most important for the RBT when starting extinction for attention-maintained spitting?

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12. Because severe storms caused clinic closure, RBT Emma notes “session cancelled due to facility closure (inclement weather)” in the daily progress note. Which reporting task is illustrated?

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A rate of 18 responses in 3 minutes equals how many responses per minute?

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14. Which event must the RBT always document under “variables affecting progress”?

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15. A supervisor asks for the least-intrusive method to teach two-word mands during the child’s favorite swing activity. Which strategy should the RBT implement?

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16. Which practice best demonstrates cultural humility when teaching hygiene skills to a client from a different background?

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17. During a 20-minute language session, RBT Maya clicks her handheld tally counter every time six-year-old Liam independently requests a preferred item, noting the total count in her data sheet afterward. What primary measurement procedure is Maya using?

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18. Which tool is designed primarily for skill rather than behavior-function assessment?

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19. When preparing progress notes, RBT Nia divides the total number of correct labeling responses by total opportunities, then multiplies by 100. Which summary calculation is she producing?

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20. While observing Sofia, RBT Carlos marks a plus if vocal stereotypy occurs at any moment within a 10-second interval and a minus if it does not, completing 30 intervals in one session. Which discontinuous measurement system is Carlos using?

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21. When her BCBA travels, RBT Leah ensures the on-call BCBA has client data access and emergency contacts, confirming backup supervision. Which ethics guideline applies?

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22. Two weeks into an extinction procedure for head hitting, Miguel begins crying, scratching, and throwing materials, behaviors not seen before. What common side effect of extinction is illustrated?

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23. What is the minimal data element every RBT session note must include?

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24. While completing the VB-MAPP listener-responding test, RBT Jae records prompt fading needs for each trial so the BCBA can pinpoint target items. This exemplifies what aspect of skill assessment participation?

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25. When Oliver bangs on the window to seek staff attention, the RBT no longer looks at or talks to him, though attention is provided for appropriate requests. Which procedure describes the window-banging component?

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26. After hearing the client cough heavily and appear lethargic, RBT Lina tells the supervising BCBA before the next session and notes symptoms in her log. Which Task E.1 responsibility applies?

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27. RBT Zach lightly taps Chloe’s elbow to prompt “thank you,” then immediately removes the prompt as she responds, gradually reducing proximity across trials. This illustrates which prompt-fading technique?

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28. RBT Quinn observes new bruises on a client’s legs and, following company policy, emails the BCBA immediately with objective details and timestamped photos. Which documentation skill is Quinn demonstrating?

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29. A BCBA wants the least-intrusive strategy before differential reinforcement for noncompliance. Which antecedent tactic should the RBT try first?

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30. The clinic switches from paper graphs to an online platform. What is the RBT’s primary graphing responsibility during the transition?

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31. When Clara taps her pencil instead of shouting, the RBT responds immediately and answers her question; shouting is ignored. Which DR procedure is this?

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32. Before implementing any change to a behavior plan, the RBT should first:

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33. Which situation would make use of response cost most appropriate?

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34. Which prompt hierarchy order best promotes discrimination without excessive errors?

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35. In a discrete-trial session, RBT Dale presents the card “cat,” prompts if needed, praises correct labels, and records latency before resetting. Which instructional approach is Dale demonstrating?

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36. Which term describes the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior after a period of non-occurrence?

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37. After Amy learns to request “water” with her parents, RBT Leo practices the same skill with Amy’s teacher in the cafeteria and with a babysitter at home. Which generalization tactic is he using?

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38. RBT Chloe receives a new intern to shadow her sessions. She meets weekly with the BCBA for feedback on her modeling and prompting techniques. What practice is illustrated?

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39. To transform scribbling into writing her name, RBT Marco reinforces Ava for first making any pencil mark, then for forming the first letter, and so on, until she writes the full name. What procedure is in use?

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40. When building a task analysis for hand-washing, why might an RBT favor total-task presentation over forward chaining?

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41. Which note best meets objective-writing guidelines?

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42. RBT Sara places math worksheets on green paper rather than white because Sam’s self-injurious behavior historically spikes with white worksheets. Which strategy best labels this color change?

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43. RBT Celeste awards tokens for each correct intraverbal response that can later be traded for five minutes of computer time. Which behavioral system is this?

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44. The client’s parent frequently invites RBT Jaden to family dinners. Jaden politely declines each time and explains agency policy. What ethical concern is being managed?

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45. RBT Sara posts a selfie from the therapy room showing a child’s face blurred but recognizable to the family’s friends. Which ethical issue is most relevant?

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46. Which phrase is the least appropriate in an operational definition?

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47. Which schedule typically produces a scalloped response pattern?

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48. During independent-work time, nine-year-old Mason repeatedly flips his worksheet off the desk whenever the RBT presents more than five math problems, and the teacher immediately removes the sheet and lets him draw instead. What function is most likely maintaining Mason’s flipping behavior?

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49. RBT Priya administers an early-learner curriculum probe in which she instructs Mateo to match identical pictures, recording accuracy and prompt level to establish baseline skills. Which role is Priya fulfilling?

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50. RBT Alisha forgets to start her stopwatch on half of the intervals when timing tantrum duration, yet still reports the data to the team. Which potential outcome best illustrates the risk of poor treatment-integrity data?

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51. If the BCBA’s instructions conflict with a teacher’s informal request, what should the RBT do?

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52. To encourage generalization of “where” questions, which plan should the RBT prioritize first?

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53. Mid-session, the BCBA texts that goals will shift to mand training; RBT Liam pauses instruction to clarify the exact SDs and reinforcement plan. Which professional action is modeled?

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54. A supervisor asks for a method that captures both how often and for how long Juliette engages in humming during math tasks. Which single-measure approach should RBT Ben recommend?

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55. To describe Julia’s elopement, RBT Sam writes “Julia left her chair, passed the yellow tape line, and stepped into the hallway” rather than “Julia acted defiant.” Which data-collection principle is Sam following?

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56. To strengthen collaboration with a speech therapist on the case, which action should the RBT take?

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57. A family asks RBT Omar to design weekend programming without BCBA oversight. Omar declines, stating that only his supervisor can authorize services. Which standard guides his response?

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58. During recess, RBT Omar observes which playground activities Ella gravitates toward without prompting, noting duration of engagement. What assessment format is this?

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59. RBT Chloe offers red, blue, and green blocks one at a time to Jonah, recording which he selects first, second, and third across multiple trials. Which preference-assessment method is she using?

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60. After multiple warnings, RBT Dana implements a brief, chair-based time-out contingent on aggressive hair pulling, and the rate of pulling drops sharply within three days. What behavioral principle best explains the decrease?

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61. A caregiver wants a quick, low-resource method to discover two likely reinforcers before tomorrow’s session. Which assessment should the RBT suggest?

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62. To teach shoe-tying, RBT Ava first pairs verbal praise with access to a vibrating bracelet that the learner already loves, clicking it while praising each successful step. How is Ava using conditioned reinforcement?

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63. During indirect FBA interviews, which staff report would most strongly signal escape as the maintaining function?

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64. A mother brings RBT Kira a handmade scarf valued around $15 during winter holidays. What is the best ethical response?

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65. RBT Maya notices staff using loud directives that frequently upset a non-verbal client; she expresses concern to the BCBA and suggests a gentler approach. Which ethical core principle is she upholding?

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66. RBT Ethan delivers a token every third correct puzzle piece placement and, after three tokens, exchanges them for one minute with a preferred tablet game. Which reinforcement schedule is in effect?

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67. When teaching tooth-brushing, RBT Nate guides Sam through all steps except the last two, which Sam performs independently and receives praise for, gradually shifting the independent portion backward through earlier steps. What chaining method is used?

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68. While chatting with a neighbor, RBT Trent is asked about a famous child client. He replies, “Sorry, I can’t discuss my clients.” Which principle is demonstrated?

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69. RBT Noah writes, “Client completed 12 of 15 imitation trials with verbal prompt level 2; latency averaged 4 s,” omitting all subjective judgment. Which documentation standard is he following?

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70. During color sorting, RBT Kiara shows two red cards and one blue, reinforcing selection of red to teach discrimination, later mixing colors evenly. Which specific procedure is this?

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71. Which document primarily outlines confidentiality obligations for RBTs?

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72. In a functional behavior assessment, RBT Lila runs a demand condition in which she presents math worksheets and removes them when Marcus screams, tallying each scream. Which FBA component is Lila assisting with?

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73. After a craft activity, RBT Dana counts the number of correctly assembled bead necklaces left on the table to assess Mateo’s fine-motor progress instead of watching him complete each step. What measurement strategy is exemplified?

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74. During a tantrum, twelve-year-old Ava suddenly attempts to bite her own arm hard enough to leave marks. According to the crisis plan, what should RBT Leo do first?

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75. Maintenance probes should occur at what minimum frequency to verify long-term retention once a skill is mastered?

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