RBT Practice Exam 75 Questions
Are you preparing for the RBT exam and looking for a reliable way to test your knowledge? This RBT Practice Exam with 75 free questions is designed to help you simulate the real test experience. It covers key concepts from the BACB task list and includes a mix of scenario-based and knowledge-based questions to sharpen your skills before exam day.
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75 Question RBT Practice Exam [2025 Edition]
When should the prompt occur in the Discrete Trial cycle?
Answer:
Simultaneously with the instruction, or just after it.
Explanation:
The timing of prompts is crucial to ensure that learners can make the connection between the instruction and their response. This helps in reinforcing the learning effectively.
What does the following example illustrate regarding the transfer procedure? SD: Point to the cat? R: child points to cat SD: What is it? (holding cat card) R: child says “cat.”
Answer:
Listener response to tact transfer.
Explanation:
This example shows how a learner is trained to recognize and respond to verbal and non-verbal prompts, moving from pointing to verbalizing the name of the object.
For which behavior could outcome recording be applied?
Answer:
Writing an essay.
Explanation:
Outcome recording is used to evaluate the end result of a specific task, such as the quality and completeness of an essay.
Which of the following should NOT be included in Competent Training Programs and Supervised Work Experiences?
Answer:
Specific training in Occupational Therapy practices.
Explanation:
While training programs may cover a variety of relevant skills, specific training in therapeutic practices like Occupational Therapy is typically beyond the scope of most ABA programs.
What does breaking down a complex skill into smaller, teachable units define?
Answer:
Task Analysis.
Explanation:
Task analysis is a systematic approach to teaching complex skills. It allows educators to focus on smaller elements of a task for better comprehension and skill acquisition.
When documenting, what should you aim to record?
Answer:
What was observed, not interpretations of what was observed.
Explanation:
This practice ensures the integrity and objectivity of the data collected, promoting accurate representation of the learner’s behavior.
Which component is NOT part of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?
Answer:
How the child feels when the behavior is occurring.
Explanation:
BIPs focus on observable behaviors and interventions rather than subjective feelings. Incorporating emotions can lead to ambiguity in the intervention strategies.
What can be utilized to identify existing nonsocial and social reinforcers?
Answer:
A preference assessment.
Explanation:
Preference assessments help in understanding what the learner values, which is essential for effective reinforcement and motivation.
If a Behavior Technician measures the time it takes Andrew to respond to his name, what is she measuring?
Answer:
Latency.
Explanation:
Latency measures the time interval between the stimulus and the response, providing insights into the speed of response.
Which of the following is an inappropriate way to respond to feedback?
Answer:
Explain to your supervisor why you did what you did. They may be wrong in their feedback.
Explanation:
This response is counterproductive as it dismisses the supervisor’s input and may hinder professional growth and communication.
All of the following are functions of behavior EXCEPT…
Answer:
To placate others.
Explanation:
Functions of behavior are typically driven by individual needs rather than an intent to calm or satisfy others, which is not a recognized function.
Which of the following is not socially mediated?
Answer:
Automatic reinforcement.
Explanation:
Automatic reinforcement occurs internally and does not require social interaction, unlike socially mediated reinforcers that depend on external validation.
Behavior Analysts should always recommend the ____________________ likely to be effective in dealing with a behavior problem.
Answer:
Least restrictive procedures.
Explanation:
Utilizing the least restrictive measures ensures minimal imposition on the learner while still addressing the problematic behavior effectively.
When a learner is responding well, the level of reinforcement should be…
Answer:
Continued at current levels or increased.
Explanation:
Maintaining or enhancing reinforcement correlates with higher engagement and motivation in learners, fostering positive behavior.
All of the following reasons highlight why electronic communication and social media pose a greater risk of HIPAA violations EXCEPT:
Answer:
HIPAA encourages people to use paper because it’s the safest and most efficient way to communicate health information.
Explanation:
The statement downplays the inherent risks associated with electronic communication, highlighting the importance of safeguarding sensitive information.
If a practitioner encounters unforeseen factors leading to a potentially harmful multiple relationship, what should be done?
Answer:
Attempt to resolve with the best interests of the affected person and maximal compliance with the Guidelines.
Explanation:
Prioritizing the welfare of the affected individual while attempting to comply with ethical guidelines is crucial in navigating complex relationships.
What are two things you could do to organize and prepare for each day ahead of time?
Answer:
Use a “to-do” list and keep a calendar to review what is up ahead.
Explanation:
These organizational tools help manage tasks effectively and ensure that important deadlines and events are not overlooked.
Which type of chaining results in the learner being reinforced after they perform the final step in the chain?
Answer:
Backwards chaining.
Explanation:
Backwards chaining encourages the learner by reinforcing the completion of the final steps, promoting mastery through progressive success.
The role of the RBT is to
Answer:
Provide direct support and education with individuals receiving ABA services.
Explanation:
RBTs play a crucial role in directly implementing treatment plans and supporting learners in their developmental journey.
When teaching Bob to distinguish between boys and girls, his teacher utilized pictures of exaggerated gender representations (girls had long hair and dresses, boys wore pants and had short hair). Over time, she incorporated less exaggerated features. This exemplifies what?
Answer:
Stimulus Fading.
Explanation:
This technique gradually reduces the obvious cues, allowing learners to focus on the more nuanced aspects of the skill.
What are the three steps of discrimination training?
Answer:
Teach in isolation, add distracters, mix in mastered items.
Explanation:
This approach helps in developing skills systematically, promoting generalization and retention of learned behaviors.
When Keenan and his mother visit the zoo, Keenan often whines to ride the train. While his mother usually says “no,” she occasionally agrees when she’s very tired. Why is this behavior unlikely to extinguish easily?
Answer:
She has reinforced his whining on a very thin variable ratio schedule.
Explanation:
Such inconsistent reinforcement creates unpredictability, making the behavior persist as the child continues to hope for reward.
What does a transfer trial involve? The teacher presents the discriminative stimulus with an echoic prompt, and the student responds correctly; then the teacher will ________.
Answer:
Present the discriminative stimulus but this time fade or omit the echoic prompt.
Explanation:
This method gradually increases the learner’s independence and ability to respond without prompts, facilitating skill acquisition.
After pairing has taken place, the teacher can become a ___________ reinforcer.
Answer:
Conditioned.
Explanation:
Once a teacher is associated with positive reinforcement experiences, their presence may itself become a motivator for the learner.
What sections are included in a crisis plan?
Answer:
Antecedent Interventions, Escalation, Crisis, Post Crisis.
Explanation:
These segments provide a comprehensive strategy to prevent, manage, and reflect on crisis behaviors, ensuring better preparedness and interventions.
What can be done to prevent the student from losing motivation during Naturalistic Teaching?
Answer:
Change activities at a pace that is just slightly faster than the learner is losing interest in them in following teaching sessions.
Explanation:
This technique keeps the student engaged and maintains their attention, which is critical for effective learning sessions.
What should be done if a practitioner realizes there is a potentially harmful multiple relationship?
Answer:
Attempt to resolve with the best interests of the affected person and maximal compliance with the Guidelines.
Explanation:
Addressing the issue from an ethical perspective ensures the protection of the learner’s interests while striving for adherence to professional standards.
Instructors can assist in promoting generalization by ___________.
Answer:
Varying the therapy setting, SDs, and stimuli.
Explanation:
Such variations create multiple contexts for applying learned skills, which enhances the likelihood of generalization across different situations.
What is known as an employee mandated by the state to report any suspected, witnessed, or alleged abuse or neglect?
Answer:
Mandatory reporter.
Explanation:
This role is essential in safeguarding vulnerable individuals by ensuring that any concerns are reported to the appropriate authorities.
Is it acceptable to work for a close family member as long as _____________?
Answer:
There is no time when it is appropriate to work for a close family member.
Explanation:
Maintaining professional boundaries is crucial to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure ethical practice in behavioral services.
If Tamara copies files containing PHI to a flash drive and loses it, is this a security breach?
Answer:
Yes. It is a security breach. The data on the flash drive was not encrypted or otherwise protected, and there is no way to undo the potential damage because the flash drive is lost.
Explanation:
The loss of unprotected personal health information poses significant privacy risks, categorizing it as a significant breach of security protocols.
Behavioral definitions must be both…
Answer:
Observable and measurable.
Explanation:
Clear definitions ensure consistency in tracking behaviors and allow independent observers to agree on instances of behavior.
What is the best definition for hitting?
Answer:
Forceful contact between the learner’s hand and another person.
Explanation:
This definition provides a clear and specific description, making it easier to identify occurrences accurately during observation.
When should data be graphed?
Answer:
Before a treatment is introduced, during treatment, and after treatment is introduced.
Explanation:
Graphing data at various stages allows for comprehensive analysis of the impact of interventions over time.
How can you determine if an item served as a reinforcer?
Answer:
If the behavior was actually repeated
