RBT Practice Exam 1 – 85-Question Free

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85-Question Free RBT Exam Practice Test for 2025 Certification Prep

Whether you’re just starting your prep or doing a final review, this practice test will boost your confidence and increase your chances of success on exam day.

This practice exam includes a variety of multiple-choice questions aligned with the RBT Task List (2nd Edition) and covers key areas such as:

• Measurement
• Assessment
• Skill Acquisition
• Behavior Reduction
• Documentation & Reporting
• Professional Conduct

Let’s dive in and see how ready you are!

Question 1

An RBT is collecting data on a new problem behavior, and the BCBA plans to add it to the Behavior Intervention Plan. The RBT splits an hour into six equal intervals and is instructed to record the behavior if it happens at the end of each interval. What type of recording method is being used?

A. Partial interval recording
B. Momentary time sampling
C. Whole interval recording
D. Duration recording

Correct Answer: B. Momentary time sampling
Explanation: Momentary time sampling requires checking if the behavior occurs at the end of each interval—not during the entire interval. It’s efficient when constant observation isn’t feasible.

Question 2

A teacher asked students to draw their names on a paper. Even without watching them, she knows who participated. Why is this?

A. The teacher is using Interval Recording.
B. The teacher is using Momentary Time Sampling.
C. The teacher could be using Permanent Product to determine the occurrence of the response.
D. The teacher is using Duration Recording.

Correct Answer: C. The teacher could be using Permanent Product to determine the occurrence of the response.
Explanation: Permanent product recording involves evaluating the result of behavior (e.g., a written name) rather than directly observing the behavior.

Question 3

Before beginning data collection, which of the following is NOT required for an RBT?

A. Read through the behavior plan.
B. Collect materials and programs needed to run the session.
C. Have a 1:1 meeting with the parent to discuss assessment results and goals.
D. Review skill acquisition targets.

Correct Answer: C. Have a 1:1 meeting with the parent to discuss assessment results and goals.
Explanation: This responsibility falls under the BCBA’s role. RBTs are not authorized to interpret assessments or determine goals with parents.

Question 4

An RBT tracked tantrums over five days:

• Monday: 5
• Tuesday: 8
• Wednesday: 1
• Thursday: 5
• Friday: 2

What is the average number of tantrums?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 6

Correct Answer: B. 4
Explanation: Total = 5+8+1+5+2 = 21; Average = 21 ÷ 5 = 4.2 → rounded to 4 for simplicity in data summaries.

Question 5

Your BCBA asks you to track how many times a client says “no” in a 30-minute period. What data collection method is being used?

A. Duration
B. Frequency
C. Rate
D. Latency

Correct Answer: C. Rate
Explanation: Rate is the number of times a behavior occurs over a specified time, such as “10 responses in 30 minutes.”

Question 6

A BCBA instructs an RBT to measure the time between the end of one response and the start of the next similar behavior. Which method is this?

A. Latency
B. Inter-response time (IRT)
C. Frequency
D. Duration

Correct Answer: B. Inter-response time (IRT)
Explanation: IRT is used to measure the elapsed time between two instances of the same behavior.

Question 7

Jenny observes her client reacting three seconds after hearing a loud noise. What is the term for this time lapse?

A. Duration
B. Latency
C. Inter-response time
D. Rate

Correct Answer: B. Latency
Explanation: Latency is the time between the instruction or event and the start of a behavior.

Question 8

Which recording method involves marking if a behavior happened at any time during a given interval?

A. Partial Interval Recording
B. Momentary Time Sampling
C. Permanent Product
D. Whole Interval Recording

Correct Answer: A. Partial Interval Recording
Explanation: In partial interval recording, you note if the behavior occurs at any point in the interval, regardless of how long it lasted.

Question 9

Clickers and tally marks are most commonly used for measuring which type of data?

A. Rate
B. Frequency
C. Duration
D. Latency

Correct Answer: B. Frequency
Explanation: Frequency data counts how many times a behavior occurs. Clickers or tally counters are perfect for tracking this.

Question 10

If 50 minutes passed between the end of one tantrum and the start of the next, what term describes this interval?

A. Latency
B. Inter-response time
C. Duration
D. Rate

Correct Answer: B. Inter-response time
Explanation: Inter-response time (IRT) is the amount of time between the end of one behavior and the beginning of the next occurrence of that same behavior.

Question 11

An RBT wants to measure the length of time a child engages in screaming. Which measurement should the RBT use?

A. Frequency
B. Latency
C. Duration
D. Rate

Correct Answer: C. Duration
Explanation: Duration measures how long a behavior lasts from beginning to end, which is ideal for behaviors like screaming or crying.

Question 12

What does a line graph allow RBTs and BCBAs to evaluate?

A. The average latency over time
B. Behavior trends and changes over time
C. The client’s reaction time
D. The number of sessions conducted

Correct Answer: B. Behavior trends and changes over time
Explanation: Line graphs are visual tools to evaluate trends, levels, and variability in behavioral data over a period.

Question 13

A BCBA asks you to record every instance of hand flapping during a session. Which measurement procedure should you use?

A. Frequency
B. Duration
C. Rate
D. Whole Interval

Correct Answer: A. Frequency
Explanation: Frequency involves counting how many times a behavior happens, making it ideal for discrete behaviors like hand flapping.

Question 14

What is the best way to measure how long a child tantrums during a task?

A. Frequency
B. Rate
C. Duration
D. Latency

Correct Answer: C. Duration
Explanation: Duration provides insight into how long the tantrum lasts, which is crucial when behavior length (not just count) matters.

Question 15

Which recording method gives an estimate of how often a behavior occurs without continuous observation?

A. Permanent product
B. Whole interval recording
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Frequency

Correct Answer: C. Momentary time sampling
Explanation: Momentary time sampling involves checking at specific moments (usually the end of intervals), which reduces the need for constant observation.

Question 16

A BCBA asks you to observe if a child is engaged in a task for the entire interval before recording a response. What data collection method is this?

A. Partial interval
B. Whole interval
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Frequency

Correct Answer: B. Whole interval
Explanation: In whole interval recording, the behavior must occur throughout the entire interval to be counted, often underestimating behavior frequency.

Question 17

An RBT is tracking how long a client takes to begin brushing teeth after being asked. What type of data is this?

A. Rate
B. Latency
C. Frequency
D. Duration

Correct Answer: B. Latency
Explanation: Latency refers to the time between a prompt (e.g., instruction) and the start of the behavior (e.g., brushing).

Question 18

A client destroyed 3 worksheets during a session. What data collection method would be appropriate?

A. Frequency
B. Duration
C. Permanent product
D. Partial interval

Correct Answer: C. Permanent product
Explanation: Permanent product measures the result of behavior (e.g., destroyed worksheets) rather than direct observation.

Question 19

What is the main goal of collecting continuous measurement data?

A. To keep the RBT busy
B. To show the parent how the session went
C. To evaluate behavior change over time
D. To report to insurance companies

Correct Answer: C. To evaluate behavior change over time
Explanation: Data collection helps track progress, modify interventions, and determine treatment effectiveness.

Question 20

During a 2-hour session, a child engages in nail-biting 20 times. What’s the rate per hour?

A. 10
B. 5
C. 20
D. 15

Correct Answer: A. 10
Explanation: Rate = Frequency / Time → 20 behaviors ÷ 2 hours = 10 per hour.

Question 21

Your client engages in head hitting. The BCBA wants to know how many times per minute it occurs. Which measurement should be used?

A. Frequency
B. Duration
C. Rate
D. Latency

Correct Answer: C. Rate
Explanation: Rate is frequency over time, like behaviors per minute or per hour. It allows for time-based comparisons across sessions.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a continuous measurement procedure?

A. Frequency
B. Duration
C. Whole interval recording
D. Latency

Correct Answer: C. Whole interval recording
Explanation: Whole interval is a discontinuous method; continuous methods include frequency, duration, rate, and latency.

Question 23

Which data collection method is best for non-disruptive and observable outcomes?

A. Rate
B. Duration
C. Permanent product
D. Partial interval

Correct Answer: C. Permanent product
Explanation: Permanent product data are collected based on the results of behavior (e.g., completed worksheets), without needing direct observation.

Question 24

Partial interval recording tends to:

A. Underestimate the behavior
B. Overestimate the behavior
C. Be more accurate than continuous measurement
D. Only work for academic tasks

Correct Answer: B. Overestimate the behavior
Explanation: In partial interval, any occurrence during the interval counts—even if brief—so it may overestimate actual duration.

Question 25

If you are observing when a behavior starts after a direction, what are you measuring?

A. Rate
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Interresponse time

Correct Answer: C. Latency
Explanation: Latency is the time between a stimulus (like a demand) and the start of a behavior.

Question 26

What is an example of a permanent product?

A. Video of the behavior
B. A completed math worksheet
C. Behavior rating scale
D. A graph of behavior trends

Correct Answer: B. A completed math worksheet
Explanation: Permanent products are the tangible outcomes or results of behavior (e.g., assignments, crafts, damage).

Question 27

A child claps hands 12 times in 3 minutes. What is the rate of hand clapping?

A. 3 per minute
B. 4 per minute
C. 6 per minute
D. 2 per minute

Correct Answer: B. 4 per minute
Explanation: Rate = 12 claps ÷ 3 minutes = 4 per minute.

Question 28

What data collection method would be best if you want to know how often a child screams during a session?

A. Duration
B. Rate
C. Frequency
D. Latency

Correct Answer: C. Frequency
Explanation: Frequency tells you how many times a behavior happens, which is best for counting behaviors like screaming.

Question 29

Which is a discontinuous measurement method?

A. Rate
B. Duration
C. Latency
D. Momentary time sampling

Correct Answer: D. Momentary time sampling
Explanation: Discontinuous methods, like momentary time sampling, don’t capture every occurrence but estimate behavior based on intervals.

Question 30

Which tool is most commonly used to graph behavior data in ABA?

A. Histogram
B. Pie chart
C. Line graph
D. Scatterplot

Correct Answer: C. Line graph
Explanation: Line graphs are standard in ABA for tracking changes in behavior over time, showing trends and progress clearly.

Question 31

What is inter-response time (IRT)?

A. Time between stimulus and response
B. Time between end of one behavior and start of another
C. Duration of a behavior
D. Time between sessions

Correct Answer: B. Time between end of one behavior and start of another
Explanation: IRT measures the pause or gap between two instances of the same behavior, such as time between bites during eating.

Question 32

If a behavior is recorded only if it happens at the end of an interval, which method is being used?

A. Whole interval
B. Partial interval
C. Momentary time sampling
D. Frequency

Correct Answer: C. Momentary time sampling
Explanation: In momentary time sampling, behavior is recorded only if it occurs at the moment the interval ends.

Question 33

When behavior is measured every single time it occurs, this is called:

A. Discontinuous measurement
B. Continuous measurement
C. Time sampling
D. Indirect measurement

Correct Answer: B. Continuous measurement
Explanation: Continuous measurement tracks every instance of the behavior (e.g., frequency, rate, duration).

Question 34

What is the main drawback of discontinuous measurement?

A. It is too complex to implement
B. It requires video recording
C. It may under- or overestimate behavior
D. It provides exact counts of behavior

Correct Answer: C. It may under- or overestimate behavior
Explanation: Discontinuous methods only sample behavior, so they are less accurate than continuous methods.

Question 35

A BCBA wants to measure how long it takes a child to start working after a demand is given. Which method should be used?

A. Duration
B. Frequency
C. Latency
D. Rate

Correct Answer: C. Latency
Explanation: Latency is the time from a stimulus (e.g., instruction) to the start of the behavior.

Question 36

Which of the following would NOT be considered a continuous measurement method?

A. Frequency
B. Rate
C. Partial interval recording
D. Duration

Correct Answer: C. Partial interval recording
Explanation: Partial interval is a discontinuous method, unlike frequency, rate, or duration.

Question 37

You want to record behavior that occurs briefly and repeatedly. What is the best measurement?

A. Latency
B. Frequency
C. Duration
D. Momentary time sampling

Correct Answer: B. Frequency
Explanation: Frequency is best for short, countable behaviors like clapping or tapping.

Question 38

Which measurement system would you use to track how long a student is engaged in a task?

A. Rate
B. Frequency
C. Duration
D. Latency

Correct Answer: C. Duration
Explanation: Duration tracks how long a behavior occurs, ideal for measuring engagement time.

Question 39

Which tool helps determine when in the day a behavior is most likely to occur?

A. Line graph
B. Frequency chart
C. Scatterplot
D. Histogram

Correct Answer: C. Scatterplot
Explanation: A scatterplot shows patterns of behavior over time to detect temporal patterns (e.g., behavior happens most at 2 PM).

Question 40

Which of these behaviors would be best tracked using duration?

A. Number of times a student yells
B. How long a student cries
C. Time between aggressive incidents
D. Number of math problems completed

Correct Answer: B. How long a student cries
Explanation: Duration is best for behaviors with a clear start and end, like crying or tantrums.

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of frequency recording?

A. Recording how long a tantrum lasts
B. Tracking the number of times a child hits in a session
C. Measuring how long it takes a child to respond to a prompt
D. Noting whether a behavior happened at the end of an interval

Correct Answer: B. Tracking the number of times a child hits in a session
Explanation: Frequency = count of behavior occurrences. Perfect for tallying repeated actions.

Question 42

What type of data collection would be most appropriate for tracking on-task behavior?

A. Latency
B. Duration
C. Frequency
D. IRT

Correct Answer: B. Duration
Explanation: Duration measures how long the behavior (e.g., on-task time) continues.

Question 43

When using partial interval recording, the observer marks:

A. Only if behavior occurs during the whole interval
B. If behavior occurs at any time during the interval
C. Only if behavior occurs at the end of the interval
D. The exact time the behavior starts and ends

Correct Answer: B. If behavior occurs at any time during the interval
Explanation: Partial interval is great for high-rate or quick behaviors and can overestimate occurrence.

Question 44

Which is an example of whole interval recording?

A. Marking behavior if it occurs at the end of the interval
B. Marking behavior if it occurs at any time in the interval
C. Marking behavior only if it occurs for the entire interval
D. Marking behavior based on its severity

Correct Answer: C. Marking behavior only if it occurs for the entire interval
Explanation: Whole interval may underestimate behavior that doesn’t persist throughout.

Question 45

The RBT is asked to record latency. What should they measure?

A. Time between instances of a behavior
B. Duration of behavior
C. Time from demand to start of behavior
D. Number of behaviors in a session

Correct Answer: C. Time from demand to start of behavior
Explanation: Latency measures the delay between instruction and behavior onset.

Question 46

Which of the following describes rate?

A. Behavior per minute or hour
B. Total time behavior occurs
C. Time between behaviors
D. Intensity of behavior

Correct Answer: A. Behavior per minute or hour
Explanation: Rate = frequency divided by time (e.g., 5 hits per 10 minutes).

Question 47

What is the main advantage of continuous measurement?

A. Easier to train staff
B. Best for group behavior tracking
C. More accurate and comprehensive
D. Saves time

Correct Answer: C. More accurate and comprehensive
Explanation: It captures every instance, making data more reliable.

Question 48

Why might a BCBA choose discontinuous over continuous measurement?

A. It’s more accurate
B. It always captures behavior completely
C. Easier to use in busy environments
D. It doesn’t require intervals

Correct Answer: C. Easier to use in busy environments
Explanation: Though less accurate, it’s more practical in some settings (e.g., classrooms).

Question 49

Which is NOT a benefit of using momentary time sampling?

A. It’s quick and efficient
B. It captures exact behavior duration
C. Less intrusive to teaching
D. Works well in group settings

Correct Answer: B. It captures exact behavior duration
Explanation: It’s efficient but doesn’t measure how long a behavior lasted.

Question 50

What does a scatterplot help identify?

A. Rate of behavior
B. Length of behavior episodes
C. Patterns across time of day
D. Intensity of behavior

Correct Answer: C. Patterns across time of day
Explanation: A scatterplot reveals when behaviors are likely to happen (e.g., after lunch, before math).

Question 51

When is it most appropriate to use trial-by-trial data collection?

A. When measuring behaviors that happen at high rates
B. During preference assessments
C. During discrete trial instruction
D. When collecting ABC data

Correct Answer: C. During discrete trial instruction
Explanation: Trial-by-trial data tracks each response per trial, essential in DTT for accuracy.

Question 52

What is the main purpose of ABC data collection?

A. To measure behavior frequency
B. To analyze setting events
C. To identify the function of a behavior
D. To reinforce behavior

Correct Answer: C. To identify the function of a behavior
Explanation: ABC = Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence. It helps determine what triggers and maintains behaviors.

Question 53

What is an example of an antecedent?

A. A child screams after losing a toy
B. A therapist gives a child a toy
C. A child is asked to clean up toys
D. The child puts toys away

Correct Answer: C. A child is asked to clean up toys
Explanation: The antecedent comes before the behavior and may trigger it.

Question 54

What is an example of automatic reinforcement?

A. A child gets candy after asking
B. A child claps and enjoys the sound
C. A teacher praises a student
D. A child avoids homework after tantruming

Correct Answer: B. A child claps and enjoys the sound
Explanation: Automatic = no external person involved. The behavior produces its own reinforcement.

Question 55

Which of the following is a socially mediated reinforcement?

A. Humming to yourself
B. Biting nails
C. Getting praise for answering a question
D. Rocking back and forth

Correct Answer: C. Getting praise for answering a question
Explanation: Social reinforcement involves another person delivering the consequence.

Question 56

Which scenario best represents escape-maintained behavior?

A. A student yells to avoid math
B. A student plays with toys to gain attention
C. A student runs to get candy
D. A student stims by flapping hands

Correct Answer: A. A student yells to avoid math
Explanation: Escape = behavior is done to get out of something undesirable.

Question 57

In positive reinforcement, a stimulus is:

A. Removed to decrease a behavior
B. Removed to increase a behavior
C. Added to increase a behavior
D. Added to decrease a behavior

Correct Answer: C. Added to increase a behavior
Explanation: Positive = something added; reinforcement = behavior goes up.

Question 58

Which is an example of negative reinforcement?

A. Giving a child candy for saying “please”
B. Taking away a toy for yelling
C. Letting a student skip a quiz after good behavior
D. Ignoring whining behavior

Correct Answer: C. Letting a student skip a quiz after good behavior
Explanation: Something unpleasant is removed to reinforce behavior.

Question 59

What is punishment in behavior analysis?

A. Adding a stimulus to increase behavior
B. Removing a stimulus to increase behavior
C. Adding or removing a stimulus to decrease behavior
D. Ignoring a behavior

Correct Answer: C. Adding or removing a stimulus to decrease behavior
Explanation: Punishment reduces the future frequency of behavior.

Question 60

Which of the following is not a function of behavior?

A. Access
B. Attention
C. Avoidance
D. Compliance

Correct Answer: D. Compliance
Explanation: The four functions of behavior are Attention, Access, Escape (Avoidance), and Automatic—Compliance is a desired outcome, not a function.

Question 61

Which of the following best describes a prompt?

A. A consequence that increases behavior
B. A stimulus presented after behavior
C. An aid used to help evoke a correct response
D. A type of reinforcement

Correct Answer: C. An aid used to help evoke a correct response
Explanation: Prompts guide the learner toward the desired behavior, especially during teaching.

Question 62

What is an example of a verbal prompt?

A. Touching the student’s hand
B. Saying, “What’s next?”
C. Pointing to a picture
D. Giving extra time to respond

Correct Answer: B. Saying, “What’s next?”
Explanation: A verbal prompt involves spoken words to assist the learner.

Question 63

What is least-to-most prompting?

A. Starting with full physical guidance
B. Gradually fading prompts
C. Beginning with minimal assistance and increasing if needed
D. Reinforcing every correct response

Correct Answer: C. Beginning with minimal assistance and increasing if needed
Explanation: You give the learner a chance to respond independently before using stronger prompts.

Question 64

Which is an example of most-to-least prompting?

A. Letting the learner try, then helping
B. Starting with the least intrusive prompt
C. Starting with full guidance, then reducing help
D. Offering multiple prompts at once

Correct Answer: C. Starting with full guidance, then reducing help
Explanation: Most-to-least ensures correct responding early on, then fades support.

Question 65

What is stimulus control?

A. When a stimulus punishes behavior
B. When reinforcement is withheld
C. When behavior occurs more often in the presence of a specific stimulus
D. When prompting is removed

Correct Answer: C. When behavior occurs more often in the presence of a specific stimulus
Explanation: Stimulus control means the presence of a cue reliably triggers behavior.

Question 66

Which scenario illustrates stimulus generalization?

A. A student only greets their teacher
B. A student greets anyone who walks in
C. A student asks for help only at school
D. A student refuses to generalize skills

Correct Answer: B. A student greets anyone who walks in
Explanation: Stimulus generalization = same behavior in response to similar stimuli.

Question 67

Which is an example of response generalization?

A. Saying “hello” and “hi” to greet others
B. Waving to mom but not to dad
C. Only responding when reinforced
D. Ignoring others unless prompted

Correct Answer: A. Saying “hello” and “hi” to greet others
Explanation: Different responses (hello, hi) for the same function = response generalization.

Question 68

What does maintenance refer to?

A. Fading reinforcement
B. Using punishment
C. Keeping a skill over time without continued teaching
D. Teaching multiple settings

Correct Answer: C. Keeping a skill over time without continued teaching
Explanation: Maintenance shows the skill has been retained, even without frequent practice.

Question 69

Which of the following is an example of generalization?

A. Learning only in therapy sessions
B. Using a skill in new places or with new people
C. Forgetting a learned skill
D. Repeating the same error

Correct Answer: B. Using a skill in new places or with new people
Explanation: Generalization = applying a skill outside the original context.

Question 70

What is the first step in a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A. Apply punishment
B. Conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA)
C. Create a reinforcement schedule
D. Begin data collection

Correct Answer: B. Conduct a functional behavior assessment (FBA)
Explanation: A BIP must be based on data gathered through an FBA to understand why behavior happens.

Question 71

What is a token economy?

A. A punishment system
B. A timeout procedure
C. A reinforcement system using tokens that can be exchanged for items/activities
D. A chart tracking errors

Correct Answer: C. A reinforcement system using tokens that can be exchanged for items/activities
Explanation: Token economies are powerful tools for shaping behavior by using conditioned reinforcers (tokens).

Question 72

Why is it important to pair yourself with reinforcement when beginning work with a client?

A. To gain control over the client
B. To become associated with positive experiences
C. To increase compliance without rewards
D. To reduce reinforcement needs

Correct Answer: B. To become associated with positive experiences
Explanation: Pairing helps you become a reinforcer, making the learner more motivated to engage.

Question 73

What does differential reinforcement mean?

A. Reinforcing every response
B. Punishing all incorrect responses
C. Reinforcing some responses while withholding reinforcement for others
D. Reinforcing at a fixed interval

Correct Answer: C. Reinforcing some responses while withholding reinforcement for others
Explanation: Differential reinforcement strengthens desired behavior while decreasing unwanted behavior.

Question 74

What is DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior)?

A. Ignoring all behaviors
B. Reinforcing a more appropriate behavior instead of the problem behavior
C. Punishing the problem behavior
D. Reinforcing the problem behavior on a schedule

Correct Answer: B. Reinforcing a more appropriate behavior instead of the problem behavior
Explanation: DRA teaches a functionally equivalent, acceptable behavior.

Question 75

Which is an example of DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior)?

A. Reinforcing when the child screams
B. Reinforcing when the child does NOT scream during a set time
C. Punishing after every scream
D. Giving attention when screaming occurs

Correct Answer: B. Reinforcing when the child does NOT scream during a set time
Explanation: In DRO, you deliver reinforcement only if the behavior does NOT occur during the time frame.

Question 76

What is DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior)?

A. Reinforcing a behavior that can’t happen at the same time as the problem
B. Punishing problem behaviors
C. Reinforcing the problem behavior less often
D. Ignoring all behavior

Correct Answer: A. Reinforcing a behavior that can’t happen at the same time as the problem
Explanation: In DRI, the alternative behavior physically prevents the problem behavior (e.g., sitting vs. running).

Question 77

What is the primary goal of task analysis?

A. Making tasks more difficult
B. Breaking down complex tasks into smaller, teachable steps
C. Reinforcing problem behaviors
D. Creating punishment plans

Correct Answer: B. Breaking down complex tasks into smaller, teachable steps
Explanation: Task analysis helps learners master multi-step skills by teaching one step at a time.

Question 78

Which prompting strategy is most useful for teaching chained tasks?

A. Errorless learning
B. Least-to-most prompting
C. Forward or backward chaining
D. Token economy

Correct Answer: C. Forward or backward chaining
Explanation: Chaining teaches tasks in a specific order, either starting at the beginning (forward) or end (backward).

Question 79

What is an example of backward chaining?

A. Teaching the first step first
B. Reinforcing only correct responses
C. Teaching the last step first, then adding previous steps
D. Giving prompts after errors only

Correct Answer: C. Teaching the last step first, then adding previous steps
Explanation: Backward chaining helps the learner experience success with task completion.

Question 80

Why is data collection important in ABA?

A. To punish incorrect behaviors
B. To satisfy legal requirements
C. To make informed treatment decisions and track progress
D. To keep the RBT busy

Correct Answer: C. To make informed treatment decisions and track progress
Explanation: Data collection ensures objectivity, tracks behavior change, and guides interventions.

Question 81

What is the purpose of maintenance procedures in ABA?

A. To teach new skills only
B. To ensure that learned skills are retained over time
C. To decrease problem behaviors
D. To collect data

Correct Answer: B. To ensure that learned skills are retained over time
Explanation: Maintenance helps skills persist even after intervention ends.

Question 82

What does generalization refer to in behavior analysis?

A. Only performing a skill in the teaching environment
B. Performing a learned skill across different settings, people, and stimuli
C. Reinforcing behaviors inconsistently
D. Ignoring problem behavior

Correct Answer: B. Performing a learned skill across different settings, people, and stimuli
Explanation: Generalization is crucial for practical application of skills beyond therapy.

Question 83

Which type of data collection involves recording every instance of a behavior?

A. Interval recording
B. Partial interval recording
C. Frequency recording
D. Time sampling

Correct Answer: C. Frequency recording
Explanation: Frequency data count how many times a behavior occurs.

Question 84

What is partial interval recording?

A. Recording if a behavior occurs at any time during a brief interval
B. Recording the duration of behavior
C. Recording the exact time behavior occurs
D. Recording if behavior never occurs

Correct Answer: A. Recording if a behavior occurs at any time during a brief interval
Explanation: Partial interval is used for estimating behavior occurrence in intervals.

Question 85

When is continuous measurement preferred?

A. When behaviors are very brief or rare
B. When measuring permanent product only
C. When behaviors occur frequently and can be observed throughout a session
D. When data collection is not possible

Correct Answer: C. When behaviors occur frequently and can be observed throughout a session
Explanation: Continuous measurement provides precise data for frequent behaviors.

Question 86

What is the main goal of functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A. To punish problem behavior
B. To determine the function or reason for problem behavior
C. To teach new skills
D. To collect demographic information

Correct Answer: B. To determine the function or reason for problem behavior
Explanation: Knowing the function helps design effective interventions.

Question 87

Which of these is NOT one of the four main functions of behavior?

A. Attention
B. Escape
C. Tangible
D. Punishment

Correct Answer: D. Punishment
Explanation: The four main functions are attention, escape, tangible, and sensory/automatic.

Question 88

What is a preference assessment used for?

A. To assess problem behaviors
B. To identify reinforcers that increase desired behavior
C. To decrease compliance
D. To measure frequency

Correct Answer: B. To identify reinforcers that increase desired behavior
Explanation: Preference assessments find motivating items or activities.

Question 89

What does intermittent reinforcement mean?

A. Reinforcing every behavior
B. Reinforcing behavior only some of the time
C. Punishing behavior intermittently
D. Not reinforcing at all

Correct Answer: B. Reinforcing behavior only some of the time
Explanation: Intermittent schedules maintain behavior over time better than continuous reinforcement.

Question 90

Which of the following is an example of extinction?

A. Reinforcing every response
B. Ignoring behavior to reduce it
C. Providing extra reinforcement
D. Punishing the behavior

Correct Answer: B. Ignoring behavior to reduce it
Explanation: Extinction involves withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior to reduce it.