RBT Exam Prep Drill #4: 75 Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Use the 75-Question RBT Mock Exam-4 to refine your testing strategy. Emphasizing intervention implementation, skill generalization, and reporting practices, this exam provides a reasonable glimpse of the actual test structure.

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1. What is a socially valid goal in ABA?

A) Any skill the RBT chooses

B) A skill that improves quality of life

C) A skill used only in therapy

D) A randomly selected behavior

2. Which type of prompt is showing a picture of a toilet when teaching toileting?

A) Verbal

B) Gestural

C) Visual

D) Physical

3. What is the purpose of behavior momentum?

A) To confuse the learner

B) To build compliance through easy tasks

C) To discourage correct responses

D) To reinforce incorrect behavior

4. What is an example of a setting event that may affect behavior?

A) Reinforcement

B) A delayed meal

C) A prompt

D) A consequence

5. How should data be collected during a session?

A) Only when prompted

B) Continuously and accurately

C) After the session ends

D) By guessing

6. When a behavior no longer receives reinforcement, what typically occurs first?

A) The behavior stops immediately

B) An extinction burst

C) The learner thanks you

D) A generalization of the behavior

7. Which is a benefit of errorless learning?

A) Increases the learner’s frustration

B) Allows repeated mistakes

C) Prevents the learner from experiencing failure

D) Delays learning

8. A child is reinforced after every third correct response. What reinforcement schedule is this?

A) Variable ratio

B) Fixed interval

C) Fixed ratio

D) Continuous

9. When should an RBT report session outcomes to the supervisor?

A) At the end of each month

B) Only if the client misbehaves

C) After each session

D) Only during meetings

10. A client screams when denied access to a toy. What is the likely function?

A) Automatic

B) Escape

C) Attention

D) Tangible

11. Which is an example of a noncontingent reinforcement strategy?

A) Reinforcing every correct response

B) Providing access to a preferred item on a fixed schedule, regardless of behavior

C) Ignoring the behavior

D) Reinforcing only after problem behavior

12. A client flaps their hands during transitions. What should the RBT do first?

A) Stop the session

B) Record the behavior and notify the BCBA

C) Punish the behavior

D) Ignore the client

13. What should an RBT do when a client makes progress?

A) Ignore it

B) Stop data collection

C) Continue to collect data and follow the plan

D) Change the program immediately

14. Which is a correct example of a prompt fading technique?

A) Starting with full physical guidance and gradually reducing it

B) Ignoring the child until they respond

C) Punishing errors in learning

D) Providing reinforcement after every correct response

15. What is the function of escape-maintained behavior?

A) To get attention

B) To avoid a task or situation

C) To gain a preferred item

D) To receive sensory input

16. What type of prompt is saying “touch red” before a child selects the red card?

A) Physical

B) Gestural

C) Verbal

D) Visual

17. What is the best way to fade prompts?

A) Increase the prompt level over time

B) Provide no prompts from the beginning

C) Use the most intrusive prompt always

D) Gradually reduce prompt intensity

18. What is the primary function of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A) To punish inappropriate behavior

B) To determine the function of a behavior

C) To label a child’s diagnosis

D) To replace the behavior with a new one

19. What does the “C” in ABC data stand for?

A) Condition

B) Consequence

C) Client

D) Cue

20. What does it mean to “prompt dependence”?

A) Relying on cues for behavior

B) Following instructions quickly

C) Ignoring reinforcers

D) Independent responding

21. What does “generalization” refer to in behavior analysis?

A) Teaching the skill again in the same setting

B) Applying learned behaviors in new settings or situations

C) Testing the skill under observation

D) Prompting the skill repeatedly

22. What type of measurement would be best to track how long a tantrum lasts?

A) Frequency

B) Duration

C) Latency

D) Interval

23. Which is an example of a functional communication training (FCT) replacement behavior?

A) Ignoring a problem behavior

B) Screaming louder for attention

C) Asking for help instead of hitting

D) Throwing toys

24. Which of the following behaviors would be best measured with frequency data?

A) Duration of a meltdown

B) Number of times a child taps a pencil

C) Time taken to respond to a prompt

D) Engagement during play

25. What should an RBT do if a client begins to cry during a task?

A) Stop therapy entirely

B) Continue pushing the task

C) Follow the behavior plan and provide support

D) Ignore the behavior completely

26. What is the main purpose of data collection in ABA?

A) To impress parents

B) To create visuals for meetings

C) To make evidence-based decisions

D) To document client attendance

27. Which of the following is an example of contrived reinforcement?

A) Playing a game after sharing

B) Naturally receiving attention after helping

C) A child feels warm after putting on a jacket

D) Being praised for eating when hungry

28. What is chaining in ABA?

A) Breaking a task into steps and teaching them one at a time

B) Punishing errors

C) Ignoring behaviors

D) Providing reinforcement for every response

29. Which behavior is most appropriate for momentary time sampling?

A) Aggressive outbursts

B) Engagement in group activities

C) Self-injury

D) Scripting

30. Which of the following is a partial interval recording example?

A) Recording every instance of behavior

B) Recording if a behavior occurs at any time during a set interval

C) Timing how long the behavior lasts

D) Recording only the first occurrence of behavior

31. What is “response generalization”?

A) Teaching one skill across environments

B) Using a new response that serves the same function

C) Prompting the same behavior repeatedly

D) Avoiding reinforcement altogether

32. A parent tells an RBT to try a new technique during session. What should the RBT do?

A) Implement it right away

B) Ignore the parent

C) Thank them and inform the BCBA

D) Tell the parent to write it down

33. Which of the following best represents a permanent product recording method?

A) Timing how long a tantrum lasts

B) Counting completed homework sheets

C) Observing in-the-moment behaviors

D) Measuring how often a child talks out of turn

34. Which of the following is a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A) A punishment

B) A signal that reinforcement is available

C) A reinforcer

D) A token

35. If a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, what type of reinforcement schedule is this?

A) Fixed ratio

B) Intermittent

C) Continuous

D) Variable interval

36. What is one ethical obligation RBTs must follow?

A) Take breaks without telling anyone

B) Implement plans without supervision

C) Accurately report data

D) Diagnose clients

37. What is a benefit of using task analysis?

A) It skips difficult steps

B) It breaks complex tasks into smaller steps

C) It avoids reinforcement

D) It eliminates the need for prompting

38. Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A) Giving a child candy after cleaning up

B) Ignoring a child’s tantrum

C) Removing a loud noise when the child completes a task

D) Giving extra playtime for following directions

39. Which scenario requires a mandated report?

A) Child has a runny nose

B) Client refuses to work

C) Suspicion of abuse or neglect

D) Client has a tantrum

40. What is the role of the RBT in the assessment process?

A) Conduct independent functional analyses

B) Assist with data collection under supervision

C) Diagnose clients

D) Design behavior intervention plans

41. Which is an example of a safety crisis behavior?

A) Yawning during work

B) Noncompliance

C) Aggression requiring intervention

D) Playing alone

42. Which scenario involves automatic reinforcement?

A) A child earns a sticker for raising their hand

B) A child spins in circles to feel the sensation

C) A teacher praises a student for sharing

D) A parent gives candy for completing chores

43. Which is an example of positive punishment?

A) Taking away a toy

B) Adding chores after hitting

C) Ignoring the behavior

D) Reinforcing correct behavior

44. When collecting ABC data, what does the “B” stand for?

A) Baseline

B) Behavior

C) Beginning

D) Balance

45. What is one way RBTs maintain professional boundaries?

A) Accepting friend requests from clients

B) Discussing personal issues with clients

C) Avoiding dual relationships

D) Babysitting for a client’s sibling

46. A client learns to brush their teeth with mom but not with dad. What is lacking?

A) Prompting

B) Motivation

C) Generalization

D) Reinforcement

47. What is a common side effect of extinction?

A) Faster learning

B) Generalization

C) Increase in problem behavior

D) Reinforcement

48. What is the term for delivering reinforcement after unpredictable numbers of responses?

A) Variable interval

B) Fixed interval

C) Variable ratio

D) Continuous

49. What is the most intrusive prompt type?

A) Verbal

B) Visual

C) Physical

D) Gestural

50. What is a token economy system?

A) A punishment strategy

B) A reinforcer for every correct response

C) A system where tokens are earned and later exchanged for backup reinforcers

D) A time-out strategy

51. Which behavior is observable and measurable?

A) Feeling anxious

B) Being sad

C) Screaming loudly

D) Thinking about lunch

52. What is one key characteristic of reinforcement?

A) It decreases behavior

B) It is only positive

C) It strengthens a behavior

D) It always involves rewards

53. What is an example of escape behavior?

A) Asking for help

B) Yelling to get a toy

C) Running away during work

D) Requesting juice

54. Which type of reinforcement involves presenting something desirable after a behavior?

A) Negative punishment

B) Negative reinforcement

C) Positive reinforcement

D) Extinction

55. When is it appropriate to share client information with others?

A) If a friend asks

B) If the RBT is curious

C) If the client gives permission or there is a legal reason

D) If another RBT asks

56. What does “stimulus control” mean in ABA?

A) Reinforcing inappropriate behavior

B) Controlling the client’s actions

C) A behavior occurs more often in the presence of a specific stimulus

D) Changing the reinforcer

57. When using a fixed interval schedule, reinforcement is delivered…

A) After a variable number of responses

B) After every response

C) After a fixed amount of time, if behavior occurred

D) Randomly

58. What should an RBT do before starting a new program with a client?

A) Make their own plan

B) Start without data

C) Review the plan and ask the BCBA for clarification if needed

D) Test random skills

59. Which of the following is a measurable behavior?

A) Feeling happy

B) Thinking hard

C) Jumping in place

D) Being interested

60. How often should RBTs collect data?

A) Occasionally

B) Once per week

C) Consistently during every session

D) Only if the client makes a mistake

61. What is an example of a tactile prompt?

A) A verbal cue

B) A tap on the shoulder

C) A visual card

D) A hand-over-hand guide

62. What is the purpose of pairing in ABA?

A) To decrease rapport

B) To punish behaviors

C) To build trust and associate the RBT with reinforcement

D) To reinforce only problem behavior

63. Which of the following is an example of continuous measurement?

A) Interval recording

B) Partial interval

C) Frequency

D) Momentary time sampling

64. How does differential reinforcement work?

A) Reinforce all behaviors

B) Reinforce problem behaviors

C) Reinforce desired behavior while withholding for undesired

D) Deliver punishment after each response

65. What does “interobserver agreement” (IOA) help measure?

A) How fast a child responds

B) The length of the behavior

C) The accuracy and reliability of data collection

D) The frequency of reinforcement

66. Which of the following is an ethical responsibility of an RBT?

A) Implement programs their own way

B) Ignore client preferences

C) Maintain client confidentiality

D) Diagnose disorders

67. What should an RBT do first when a behavior reduction plan appears ineffective?

A) Create a new plan

B) Ignore the issue

C) Take additional data and report to the BCBA

D) Punish the behavior

68. What does the term “latency” refer to in behavior measurement?

A) The number of times a behavior occurs

B) The time from the start of a session to the first behavior

C) The time between the instruction and the behavior

D) The length of the behavior

69. What should an RBT do if unsure how to implement a new program?

A) Ask the client

B) Make up their own approach

C) Consult the supervising BCBA

D) Avoid running the program

70. What is a common example of a primary reinforcer?

A) Praise

B) Stickers

C) Food

D) Tokens

71. What is a conditioned reinforcer?

A) A stimulus that is reinforcing without learning

B) Food or water

C) Something that gains value through pairing with other reinforcers

D) A behavior plan

72. Which is an example of a socially significant behavior?

A) Tapping a table repeatedly

B) Reading aloud fluently in class

C) Counting ceiling tiles

D) Flapping hands without purpose

73. What is an example of indirect assessment?

A) ABC recording

B) Observing and timing behavior

C) Interviewing a parent

D) Taking frequency data

74. What is the correct response if a client becomes aggressive?

A) Leave the session immediately

B) Follow the behavior intervention plan (BIP)

C) Use physical restraint without authorization

D) Yell at the client to stop

75. What is extinction in ABA?

A) Ignoring the client

B) A punishment technique

C) The removal of reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior

D) Delivering reinforcement on a fixed schedule

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