RBT 50 Questions Practice Test

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When collecting data using a partial interval recording method, how should the RBT score an interval if the target behavior occurs briefly but not for the entire interval?

Score it as a partial occurrence

Score the interval as a non-occurrence

Leave the interval blank

Score the interval as an occurrence

The Professional and Ethical Compliance Code prohibits RBTs from implementing procedures they have not been trained on.

True

False

During caregiver training, RBTs should develop their own materials rather than using what the BCBA provides.

False

True

An RBT should never

Use reinforcement procedures with clients

Make changes to a client's treatment plan

Implement skill acquisition programs

Assist with data collection

One cycle or presentation of an instruction that can be repeated over again

Interval

DT (discrete trial)

Reinforcement schedule

Session

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate way for an RBT to provide reinforcement?

Providing a client with candy or food items as reinforcers without BCBA approval

Allowing a client to skip an activity they dislike as a reward for good behavior

Giving a client a high-five and verbal praise after they complete a task correctly

Promising a client they can leave early if they behave well during the session

The learner is required to practice the correct form of the behavior that is incompatible with the problem behavior as a result of the problem behavior

Positive reinforcement

Punishment

Extinction

Differential reinforcement

What is the recommended course of action if a client reports that an RBT has violated the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code?

The RBT should be immediately dismissed

The RBT should receive a written warning for the first violation

The client's concerns should be documented and reported to the BCBA

The situation should be ignored unless reported by the client's parent/guardian

Which of the following is an appropriate way for an RBT to respond if a client becomes aggressive during a session?

Leave the room immediately and terminate the session

Use approved blocking procedures to protect themselves and the client

Physically restrain the client until they calm down

Raise their voice and use a stern tone to regain control of the situation

10.

What term is used to describe the process of transferring stimulus control across different situations or contexts?

Acquisition

Generalization

Maintenance

Discrimination

11.

While implementing a treatment plan, you notice that a child is consistently engaging in a specific problem behavior immediately after being asked to complete a particular task. What term is used to describe this task or activity?

Antecedent

Abolishing

Operation

Motivating Operation

Discriminative Stimulus

12.

Under what circumstances might an RBT be asked to describe the roles and responsibilities of other professionals like BCBAs or BCaBAs?

When explaining the treatment process to new clients/caregivers

When interviewing for a new RBT position

When providing staff training on different team member roles

All of the above situations could require explaining roles

13.

What is the term used to describe the strengthening of a behavior by presenting a specific consequence after the behavior occurs?

Positive reinforcement

Negative reinforcement

Extinction

Punishment

14.

According to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts, what should an RBT do if they are asked to implement a treatment procedure they have not been trained on?

Agree to implement it but voice concerns about doing so untrained

Go ahead and implement it to the best of their ability

Ask the BCBA to provide training on that procedure immediately

Politely refuse and explain they need proper training first

15.

RBTs are allowed to make modifications to a client's treatment plan without consulting the BCBA first.

False

True

16.

When using a token economy system, what is the recommended ratio of backup reinforcers to tokens?

Token economies should only use one universal backup reinforcer

1 backup reinforcer for every 5 tokens

1 backup reinforcer for every 10 tokens

The ratio depends on the individual client's preferences

17.

What term is used to describe the process of transferring stimulus control from one antecedent to another?

Stimulus fading

Stimulus transfer

Generalization

Discrimination

18.

What should an RBT do if a client's caregiver makes offensive or derogatory comments during a session?

Document the incident and report it to the supervising BCBA

Calmly but firmly ask the caregiver to refrain from such language

Ignore the comments and continue with the session

Terminate the session immediately due to the inappropriate comments

19.

While implementing a treatment plan, you notice a client frequently engages in problem behavior when a specific staff member is present. What term describes this environmental factor?

Setting event

Discriminative stimulus

Establishing operation

Motivating operation

20.

While collecting data, you notice a student is looking away from their work more frequently after being reminded about an upcoming test. What term describes this change in behavior?

Motivating operation

Discriminative stimulus

Establishing operation

Abolishing operation

21.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a positive reinforcer?

Removing a demanding task after a child engages in a tantrum

Providing verbal praise to a student for following instructions

Giving a child a sticker for completing their work

Allowing a teenager to access their phone after cleaning their room

22.

Frequency recording involves counting the total duration of a behavior over an observation period.

True

False

23.

According to best practice guidelines, how frequently should RBTs meet with their supervising BCBA?

Once every 2 weeks

Once every 6 months

Once a month

The frequency depends on client needs and is determined by the BCBA

24.

Discrimination training involves establishing stimulus control by reinforcing responses to certain antecedents.

False

True

25.

While implementing a treatment plan, you notice that a child is becoming increasingly frustrated and engaging in more problem behavior. What should be your first course of action?

Provide a more intrusive prompt to ensure compliance

Continue with the session and ignore the problem behavior

Consult with the supervising BCBA for guidance

Immediately terminate the session and take a break

26.

You are collecting data on a child's on-task behavior during a classroom activity using a partial interval recording method with 5-minute intervals. If the child is on-task for 2 minutes and off-task for 3 minutes during a particular interval, how would you record the data for that interval?

Leave the interval blank

Record it as on-task

Record it as off-task

Record it as partially on-task

27.

While implementing a treatment plan, you notice a client is showing signs of fatigue or illness. What should you do?

Terminate the session and reschedule for another time

Take a brief break and then resume the session

Consult with the supervising BCBA before deciding how to proceed

Push through and complete the session to ensure consistency

28.

Julia is implementing a token economy system in her classroom. Which of the following would be an appropriate backup reinforcer to use with the token economy?

Receiving a candy treat

Being allowed to skip homework

Extra recess time

Access to a preferred toy or activity

29.

When using a token economy system, backup reinforcers should only be provided after a fixed number of tokens.

False

True

30.

While implementing a treatment plan, you encounter a situation not covered in the plan. What should you do?

Consult with the supervising BCBA before proceeding

Immediately terminate the session

Continue implementing the plan as written

Use your best judgment to handle the situation

31.

If data shows a client's problem behavior is increasing, an RBT should make changes to the treatment plan.

True

False

32.

As an RBT, which of the following tasks would fall outside of your scope of practice?

Collecting ABC (antecedent-behavior-consequence) data

Developing a new behavior intervention plan for a client

Implementing a skill acquisition program designed by the BCBA

Providing caregiver training on implementing a treatment plan

33.

If a client shows signs of illness during a session, the RBT should immediately terminate the session.

True

False

34.

What should an RBT do if a parent/caregiver requests to observe a session?

Have the parent/caregiver sign a confidentiality agreement first

Check with the BCBA about policies for parent/caregiver observation

Allow them to observe but do not provide any information

Politely refuse and explain that observers are not permitted

35.

While providing caregiver training, which of the following would be an appropriate way for an RBT to check for understanding?

Ask caregivers to implement the protocol and provide feedback

All of the above could be appropriate methods

Have caregivers describe steps of the protocol in their own words

Provide caregivers with a written test on the material covered

36.

37.

You are collecting data on a child's self-injurious behavior using a duration recording method. The behavior occurs for 2 minutes, stops for 1 minute, and then occurs again for 3 minutes. How would you record the total duration of the behavior?

5 minutes

6 minutes

2 separate durations of 2 and 3 minutes

4 minutes

38.

RBTs are never allowed to share any information about a client due to confidentiality rules.

False

True

39.

You are collecting data on a child's aggressive behavior using a frequency recording method. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to record the data?

Record the duration of each aggressive episode

Make a tally mark every time the aggressive behavior occurs

Record the latency between the antecedent and the aggressive behavior

Provide a subjective rating of the severity of the behavior

40.

What should an RBT do if a caregiver asks for their opinion on the effectiveness of a treatment plan?

Deflect the question and remind the caregiver the BCBA designs the plans

Give feedback but make clear it is only their personal perspective

Provide an honest critique of the plan's strengths and weaknesses

Avoid giving any feedback, as that is outside the RBT's role

41.

Under what circumstances might an RBT discuss a client's services or progress with others?

When discussing the case for training purposes with colleagues

When advocating for ABA coverage from insurance providers

Never - client information must always remain confidential

Only when the supervisor or parent/caregiver gives permission

42.

Extinction is the same as ignoring.

False

True

43.

An RBT notices a typo in the written protocol for a treatment plan. What is the appropriate course of action?

Cross out the typo and write the correction on the protocol

Notify the BCBA of the typo immediately before implementing

Correct the typo on their own copy of the protocol

Implement the protocol as written, ignoring the typo

44.

What is the term used to describe the process of gradually removing prompts or assistance provided during skill acquisition?

Reinforcement

Prompting

Chaining

Fading

45.

Differential reinforcement involves reinforcing an alternative, desired behavior instead of the problem behavior.

False

True

46.

What is the term used to describe the systematic process of gradually guiding a learner through the steps of a skill to shape the desired behavior?

Fading

Prompting

Chaining

Shaping

47.

While implementing a treatment plan, you observe that a specific behavior is occurring more frequently after a particular event. What term is used to describe this event?

Motivating Operation

Abolishing Operation

Establishing Operation

Discriminative Stimulus

48.

What issues do we want to avoid when prompting?

Using the least intrusive prompt necessary

Prompt dependency

Fading prompts too quickly

Providing prompts consistently

49.

An RBT is asked to job-shadow a BCBA for training purposes. Which of the following would be an inappropriate task for the RBT during this shadowing experience?

Observing the BCBA conduct an assessment or meet with a client

Asking questions to learn more about the BCBA's roles

Taking notes on the BCBA's implementation of treatment protocols

Independently developing a behavior plan for a different client

50.

What is the recommended method for an RBT to provide training or coaching to caregivers or staff?

Develop their own training curriculum without BCBA approval

Provide training based on the RBT's personal experiences and opinions

Use the written materials and treatment protocols provided by the BCBA

Rely solely on verbal instructions without use of written materials

This practice test has been created to help individuals preparing for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam assess their knowledge across all the key content areas covered on the actual exam.

The test contains 50 questions in various formats, including multiple-choice, true/false, defining terms, and applying knowledge to scenarios.

The questions span the following main domains:

Measurement, Data Collection, and Documentation
Implementation of Behavior Analysis Treatment Plans
Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice
Competencies and Skills Related to Behavior Analysis Concepts
Competencies Related to Specific RBT Tasks

By completing this full practice exam, you can identify any areas of weakness to focus further study efforts. The rigorous nature of the questions will help ensure you are prepared for the difficulty level of the certification exam.

After finishing the practice test, be sure to thoroughly review the explanations and rationales for each question to reinforce your understanding of the correct answers and underlying concepts.

While this is not an official exam from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, it has been carefully constructed to align with the RBT Task List and follow the content outline for the actual certification exam.

Diligent preparation with this practice test can help build competence and increase your confidence in the exam.

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