RBT Practice Exam 1

1. Katherine receives a token (as part of a token economy) each time she brushes her teeth before bedtime. This is an example of what?

2. Victoria gives her client a sticker on a token board every three minutes that the client refrains from engaging in the target maladaptive behaviors. What type of reinforcement schedule does this represent?

3. Which of the following should an RBT not do when preparing for data collection?

4. Which assessment is best suited for evaluating a client who shows a side bias?

5. An RBT was tasked with gathering data on a new problem behavior that the BCBA intends to include in the Behavior Intervention Plan. The RBT was directed to split an hour into six intervals and to record whether the behavior occurred at the end of each interval. What type of data recording method was used in this scenario?

6. Your supervisor was supposed to train you on the client’s new behavior plan today, but the meeting only lasted 15 minutes and the plan wasn’t covered. Now, they’re asking you to implement it based on what they wrote. What should you do?

7. All of the following are essential components of a written skill acquisition plan, except which one?

8. The RBT told the learner it was time to go to the classroom to practice tracing lowercase letters. After sitting down, the learner engages in elopement each time the RBT gives the instruction “Let’s Trace.” Given this scenario and the four functions of behavior, what seems to be the function of the behavior?

9. Which of the following is an example of measuring rate?

10. A 50-minute period passed between the end of one tantrum and the start of the next. What is this interval called?

11. The RBT worked 6 days last week and recorded data on Task Refusals. At the end of the week, the RBT needed to calculate the average number of Task Refusals. The collected data are:

Monday: 6
Tuesday: 6
Wednesday: 6
Thursday: 10
Friday: 8
Saturday: 8

What is the average of Task Refusals for this week?

12. Which of the following scenarios represents a dual relationship?

13. What measurement type are clickers and tally marks primarily used for?

14. Stuart is employing Discrimination Training to teach Joshua to identify the color green. Each time Joshua touches the green card with his index finger, Stuart records it as a successful trial. In the last session, Joshua touched the green card 6 times but touched the red card 4 times instead. Assist Stuart in calculating the percentage of correct green color discrimination for this session.

15. Which of the following best illustrates a discrete trial?

16. Which of the following is a key responsibility of an RBT?

17. The RBT worked 5 days last week and recorded data on tantrums. At the week’s end, the RBT needed to compute the average number of tantrums. The data collected are:

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

What is the average Tantrums for this week?

18. A teacher instructed her students to create a drawing on a piece of paper labeled with their names. She could determine if they completed the task without observing them drawing. Why is this possible?

19. Which of the following are examples of Extinction, Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO), and Response Blocking?

20. What measurement procedure is being implemented when the observer records whether the target behavior occurred at any time during the interval?

21. Hailey, a Behavior Analyst, is teaching a child to distinguish between colors. She places a red card and a blue card next to each other and says, “Point to red.” Each time the child correctly points to the red card, Hailey gives her a bite of her favorite fruit. In this scenario, what strategy did Hailey use?

22. What is a skill acquisition plan used for? Select the best possible response.

23. What actions should an RBT take if they suspect a client is experiencing abuse or neglect?

24. At what point should an RBT report an incident to their supervisor?

25. What is the main reason for gathering information about client behavior?

26. What type of functional assessment is being conducted when an RBT records ABC data every time a client strikes a peer or staff member with an open palm?

27. What type of functional assessment is being conducted when a BCBA interviews the child’s parents and gives them a questionnaire about the child’s preferred activities prior to starting services?

28. The RBT gathered the materials needed for data collection and program implementation, reviewed the updated behavior intervention plan and programming for 15 minutes before the session, and contacted the supervising BCBA to clarify two questions before starting. These steps are all essential components of what?

29. Your BCBA directs you to track the duration between the end of one instance of a behavior and the start of the next instance of the same behavior. Which continuous measurement procedure is being used?

30. Which of the following actions best demonstrates respect for client dignity?

31. Nap time at Leo’s school lasts two hours. During this time, Leo pretends to snore and taps his hand on his mat until his teacher tells him to stop. He briefly stops, then repeats the behavior. What is the likely reason Leo is engaging in this behavior?

32. The RBT worked 5 days last week and recorded data on tantrums. At the week’s end, the RBT needed to compute the average number of tantrums. The data collected are:

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

What is the average Tantrums for this week?

33. When we reduce a behavior through punishment or extinction, what else should we do?

34. What type of data collection records whether a behavior occurs at the end of each interval?

35. While riding in the car, Sarah feeds her son, Ethan, who is in his car seat. When Ethan starts to scream, Sarah says, “More?” and waits for him to make a sound similar to “more” before giving him food. What type of training is Sarah using?

36. Your daughter is having difficulty in reading class, so you are referred to a specialist. The specialist says they want your daughter to complete a 5-day assessment before starting intervention to collect data. What type of data is the specialist collecting?

37. During a 15-minute observation period, bolting responses were tracked by dividing the time into 5-minute segments. The RBT recorded the behavior as occurring only if the client engaged in it throughout the entire 5-minute segment. What recording strategy was used in this case?

38. Which measurement method is most suitable for behaviors with a clear beginning and end?

39. The RBT is assessing preferences with a new client by placing five items in front of the child: a car, bubbles, a train, a stuffed animal, and a puzzle. The RBT asks the child to select one, and the child picks the bubbles. In the next trial, the bubbles are removed from the array, the remaining items are rearranged, and the RBT again instructs the child to choose one. Which type of preference assessment is being used?

40. What information should be included in a session note?

41. Which type of discontinuous measurement is most likely to overestimate how often a behavior occurs?

42. What is an antecedent strategy you could implement when working with a client who engages in hair-pulling?

43. Jenny, an RBT, was gathering data on her client Hazel and observed that the client’s responses were typically triggered by a loud noise. She noted that it takes about 3 seconds for the response to occur after the noise. What is the term for the time that passes between the loud noise and the response?

44. How would you track the frequency of a student raising their hand in class?

45. Nap time at Leo’s school lasts two hours. During this time, Leo pretends to snore and taps his hand on his mat until his teacher tells him to stop. He briefly stops, then repeats the behavior. What is the likely reason Leo is engaging in this behavior?

46. When writing a session note, which of the following should you avoid?

47. Your BCBA directs you to record the frequency of your client’s verbal refusals during 30-minute intervals. What data collection method is being used?

48. Why is it essential for an RBT to uphold confidentiality in their role?

49. When Raul asks his math teacher for permission to use the restroom, he usually receives it. However, when he asks a classmate, he usually does not. The teacher is likely to become a(n) ___, and the classmate a(n) ___. What terms best complete the blanks?

50. This morning, Alex tried to carry his coffee, water, and bowl of oatmeal up the stairs, but halfway up, everything spilled on him. Now, he carries only one item at a time. What caused Alex’s behavior to change?

51. Which assessment tool is used to determine possible reinforcers?

52. As an RBT, what should you do if you receive a Facebook friend request from both your client and the client’s mother?

53. Which of the following is considered an indirect method of assessment?

54. Jessica is working with a client, and the client’s family refers their cousin, Michael, who has similar goals. What would be considered best practice in this situation?

55. For how many years must client data and records be securely maintained at an organization, at a minimum?

56. What does it represent when Jordan’s token requirement for earning a break increases from five tokens last week to six tokens this week?

57. Which strategy for reducing behavior involves providing reinforcement for an appropriate alternative behavior?

58. Which of the following describes the use of a token economy?

59. How many RBTs can two supervisors oversee together in a group supervision setting?