RBT Practice Exam 85 Questions Free (Updated For 2026)

Experience the full RBT exam format with this complete 85-question practice test.

This free assessment includes 75 scored questions plus 10 pilot questions, matching the exact structure of the official BACB certification exam.

Questions are distributed across all six domains according to 2026 weightings: Data Collection (17%), Behavior Assessment (11%), Behavior Acquisition (25%), Behavior Reduction (19%), Documentation (13%), and Ethics (15%). Time yourself for 90 minutes to simulate actual testing conditions.

RBT Practice Exam 85 Questions Free

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1. Priya physically guides Jonah to open his locker the first time, then gradually reduces contact until he does it independently. What strategy is Priya using?

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2. When Clara crawls under desks, staff consistently ignore the crawl and redirect only after she resurfaces. What is likely maintaining the crawling that staff target through extinction?

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3. When asked to translate materials into Spanish, Carlos feels confident due to native proficiency and seeks BCBA approval before proceeding. Which two ethical duties does this satisfy?

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4. While posting vacation photos, Evan blurs his client’s face before uploading. Which confidentiality measure did he follow?

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5. While Callie explores the play area freely, Tyler times how long she engages with each activity over five minutes. Which assessment method is Tyler using?

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6. Sam observes Li’s desk tapping for twenty minutes and marks “yes” if tapping occurs at the moment each thirty-second timer beep sounds. What data system is Sam using?

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7. Emma notes that James skipped breakfast and seemed lethargic, then documents this event in her daily session note. Which reporting duty did she meet?

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8. Tom forgets to record three disruptive outbursts during a hectic session, and later the behavior plan is relaxed because data appear improved. What risk does this illustrate?

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9. When using DRA for hand-flapping, which rule ensures effectiveness?

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10. Why is concise communication of concerns critical in ABA services?

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11. In her note, Lily writes “Client needed two hand-over-hand prompts to cut paper.” This wording is:

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12. After four sessions of extinction for head slaps, you note a sudden spike above baseline. Which phenomenon should you anticipate?

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13. Marisol provides a preferred sticker every five minutes that Josh stays below two vocal protests. What specific DR procedure is this?

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14. Why must behavior definitions avoid mentalistic terms?

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15. A substitute BCBA asks for quick clarification on a graph color key. What is a correct response?

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16. Nadia is unsure how to score “partial independence” on the new hygiene checklist, so she messages her BCBA during lunch. Which expectation did she follow?

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17. After teaching requesting help at home, you want school staff to cue the same skill. What step ensures generalization?

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18. Sofia checks each month that her BCBA models strategies, reviews data, and offers feedback. Why is this important?

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19. Tyler confuses “red” and “green” flashcards. Which tactic strengthens stimulus discrimination?

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20. When Shira looks at Duncan’s last ten data points, she notices they steadily increase and cross the goal line. What pattern is Shira identifying?

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21. Gia sets a 20-second timer and marks “yes” when Eddie is sitting at the exact beep. What method is she using?

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22. Before teaching shoe-tying, Nora pairs the sound of a clicker with praise and candy ten times. Later, the click alone makes her learner smile. What has the clicker become?

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23. After a parent jokes about “just shock him into behaving,” Dana calmly explains the field’s commitment to dignity and least-restrictive practices. Which ethical principle is she upholding?

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24. Your functional analysis indicates tangibles maintain screaming. Which intervention aligns best with this result?

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25. Jordan sets out five toys and records which one Ava reaches for first, repeating the process nine more times to see which toy is chosen most often. What type of preference assessment is this?

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26. During a VB-MAPP session, Andrea records that Milo spontaneously labels twenty-seven pictures out of fifty. What role is Andrea performing?

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During a 45-minute language session, Maya silently clicks her hand-held counter each time Mateo vocally imitates a model. Which measurement method is Maya using?

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28. If brief functional analysis shows highest self-injury in escape condition, which next step supports function-based treatment?

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29. Your learner now articulates “bicycle” at five feet but still whispers it at ten feet. Which shaping step best promotes louder speech at the greater distance?

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30. After Lucas learns to request water from his therapist, Lana programs practice requesting from peers, teachers, and parents in different rooms. Which plan element is highlighted?

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31. Sophie hides puzzle pieces around the room and prompts Leo to find and assemble them while naming colors during play. Which teaching strategy is this?

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32. To describe Marco’s tantrums, Lin writes “Marco drops to the floor, kicks both legs, and screams above conversational volume.” How does her description align with good data practice?

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33. Ben earns points on a chart that he exchanges later for snacks, video time, and stickers. What general system is in use?

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34. During flash-card drills, Mia deliberately mixes “cat,” “cap,” and “cab” in random order and reinforces Leo only when he says the exact printed word. What instructional focus is Mia targeting?

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35. Priya observes new bruises and immediately writes an incident report and notifies her clinical lead. Which principle is she following?

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36. Which statement best represents true confidentiality practice?

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37. A new RBT keeps giving praise when tantrums stop instead of arranging antecedent supports. What coaching tip is best?

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38. What wording best maintains objectivity in daily notes?

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39. During goal review, you want a quick snapshot of Liam’s correct trials across five sessions. Which summary is most efficient?

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40. A conditioned reinforcer is best described as one that:

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41. During debrief, Alex respectfully tells the BCBA that he worries the new prompt strategy frustrates the learner. What ethical documentation practice is Alex demonstrating?

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42. A learner stops responding when tokens no longer exchange for valued items. What modification might restore effectiveness?

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43. Yesterday, Jade asked Maya to read a mastered sight word list to keep the skill strong. What is this session outcome called?

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44. At week’s end, Patel divides the total hand-biting episodes by total session minutes to present a rate per minute for Q1 progress reports. Which calculation is he demonstrating?

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45. Which statement accurately defines an antecedent intervention?

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46. Your crisis plan specifies protective pads and calling for help when self-injury exceeds five hits. Why include these directions?

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47. To prevent calling out, Jordan schedules short frequent breaks and embeds choice within work. Which approach is exemplified?

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48. Carson graphs the frequency of self-injury across attention, escape, tangible, and play conditions of a brief functional analysis. What is Carson helping determine?

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49. Riley presents the word “cat” on a flashcard and delivers reinforcement only when Max says “cat,” not “cot” or “cap.” Which concept is demonstrated?

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50. Which statement accurately differentiates maintenance from generalization?

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51. Each afternoon, Brendan imports Sasha’s toileting data from his tablet into a shared spreadsheet that automatically redraws line graphs for her program team. Which duty is Brendan fulfilling?

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52. In art class, Ava reinforces Lana’s seated behavior when Lana raises her hand but withholds attention if Lana shouts answers. What procedure is Ava implementing?

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53. Gabe reinforces louder speech volumes that gradually approximate a conversational level when coaching Aria. Which procedure is demonstrated?

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54. Which statement best defines partial-interval recording?

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55. Dani delivers non-contingent attention every ten minutes regardless of Leo’s behavior to reduce attention-seeking screams. How is she using reinforcement?

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56. When Malik grabs toys, staff briefly hold the toys out of reach until he keeps hands to himself for ten seconds. What is this procedure?

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57. Lucia records that Brandon yells “No!” to escape worksheets and “Hey!” to gain attention; she designs interventions matched to each purpose. What assessment result guided her plan?

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58. An uncle of your client offers you sports tickets; you politely decline. Which ethical area covers this response?

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59. After art class, Noor tallies the number of completed sticker charts in her students’ folders to confirm on-task behavior. Which recording method is Noor applying?

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60. During a lunch break, Priya, an RBT, posts a lighthearted selfie with her client’s artwork in the background, tagging the center’s location and saying “Another fun session with the coolest kid!” Although she doesn’t mention the client’s name, her profile clearly states where she works. What is the main ethical concern here?

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61. After ABC data suggest escape maintains task refusal, what should you prepare for the BCBA?

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62. During discrete-trial teaching, Evan presents “What’s this?” shows a dog picture, waits two seconds, and delivers reinforcement only for correct “dog.” Which component is missing?

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63. Before math, Noah arranges an alternative easy worksheet on top of Sam’s harder sheet to prevent task refusal. Which intervention type is demonstrated?

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64. Why must RBTs avoid misleading public statements?

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65. On Monday Lana used a full-physical prompt to help Amir zip his coat, Tuesday she used a partial-physical prompt, and Wednesday she only pointed at the zipper. What teaching progression does this illustrate?

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66. A new RBT is unsure how to update graphs after each session. How would you coach them?

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67. When teaching hand-washing, Quinn models and reinforces just the first step for several days, then the first two steps, moving forward in order. What procedure is Quinn implementing?

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68. Which statement best describes the goal of a functional behavior assessment?

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69. During a team meeting, Jade thanks staff for pronouncing Ángel’s name correctly and incorporating cultural routines into sessions. Which principle is highlighted?

Explanation: A condensed MSWOR can be completed quickly; skipping, guessing, or relying on old data risks inaccurate reinforcer identification.

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70. Your BCBA asks for a quick preference check before session. What would be your best response?

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71. Which is a documented side effect of punishment procedures?

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72. On her personal blog, Kayla claims a 100 percent success rate curing autism. Which guideline is violated?

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73. The term “aggressive attitude” in a behavior definition is problematic because it:

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74. For each teaching segment, Otto writes: “Completed four of five trials independent, two verbal prompts, no aggression observed.” This entry shows:

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75. Luis alternates two colored cards and notes which one Tia chooses first on each of ten consecutive trials. Which assessment is being performed?

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76. You notice a coworker loudly criticizing a parent in the hallway. What is your best ethical action?

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77. In a token store, Haley gives Isaac a token every third math problem he completes, exchanging ten tokens for tablet time at the end of the session. What reinforcement schedule is Haley using?

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78. Liam declines a complex feeding case because he has no training in that area. Which ethical duty guides this decision?

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79. Marta presents one toy at a time and notes if Leo approaches it within five seconds. Which preference assessment is this?

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80. If a medication change coincides with behavior spikes, how should you capture this in notes?

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81. During circle time, Ella directs Liam to the quiet corner for two minutes immediately after he hits a peer. This consequence is best classified as:

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82. Your BCBA notices sessions lag. Which adjustment improves discrete-trial pacing?

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83. Which item below violates objective documentation standards?

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84. Your supervisor asks you to track loud vocalizations that occur fewer than ten times per hour. Which continuous measurement should you choose?

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85. Zoe earns a blue token for each completed worksheet and trades five blue tokens for five minutes of game time. What arrangement is described?

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