75 RBT Practice Scenarios (Exam Simulation #6)

1. Who is responsible for designing skill acquisition plans?

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

3. If a client shows mastery on a skill in one setting, what should you do next?

4. Which data collection method is best for high-frequency behaviors?

5. When teaching a new skill, which reinforcement schedule is most effective initially?

6. A client is given a token each time they complete a task, which can later be exchanged for a toy. This is an example of:

7. What does the term “mand” refer to in verbal behavior?

8. A prompt that occurs before the instruction is known as a:

9. What should an RBT do before starting a session?

10. Which of the following best describes “generalization”?

11. What is the best way to handle a situation when a client engages in dangerous behavior?

12. A behavior that looks different but serves the same function is known as:

13. What is the best method to fade prompts?

14. What is an example of contrived reinforcement?

15. When using shaping, the behavior is:

16. What should an RBT do if a parent asks about changing a treatment goal?

17. When should you collect data during a session?

18. A DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior) procedure reinforces:

19. What is behavior momentum?

20. Which type of prompt is considered the least intrusive?

21. The three-term contingency includes:

22. You should collect ABC data when:

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

24. What is the best way to ensure consistency across team members when implementing a behavior plan?

25. What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

26. Which is an example of automatic reinforcement?

27. What is stimulus control?

28. What is task analysis used for?

29. What is the main purpose of reinforcement?

30. Data should be collected:

31. Which is the first step of a discrete trial?

32. What is one way an RBT can ensure ethical practice?

33. A fixed interval reinforcement schedule delivers reinforcement:

34. What is one function of behavior that involves escaping or avoiding something unpleasant?

35. What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

36. What is an example of a socially mediated reinforcer?

37. A motivating operation that increases the value of a reinforcer is called a:

38. When documenting a session, the RBT should:

39. The latency of a behavior refers to:

40. How should RBTs respond to client progress or lack thereof?

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

42. What should you do if you make an error while collecting data?

43. RBTs must maintain confidentiality unless:

44. A child repeats everything you say. This is an example of:

45. A child receives candy after every 3 correct answers. What type of schedule is this?

46. Which of the following is the most objective way to describe behavior?

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

48. What does pairing refer to in ABA?

49. What is the best response when a client engages in behavior for attention?

50. When should reinforcement be delivered during discrete trial training?

51. When should you communicate concerns about a client’s progress?

52. When should reinforcement be delivered for best learning results?

53. A mand is best described as:

54. Which of the following is an example of partial interval recording?

55. What is the main goal of conducting a preference assessment?

56. Which behavior is the best candidate for skill replacement?

57. Which of the following would be considered a setting event?

58. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

59. What should an RBT do if they are unsure how to implement a procedure?

60. Which of the following is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?

61. Reinforcing a behavior only after a specific amount of time has passed is called:

62. If a client engages in behavior outside their normal pattern, an RBT should:

63. What is an example of a natural reinforcer?

64. Which behavior is best measured with latency recording?

65. A child says “bottle” when they see a bottle. This is an example of a:

66. Which prompting strategy provides the most help first and then fades support?

67. During skill acquisition, reinforcement should be:

68. If a client responds correctly without a prompt, you should:

69. What type of reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses?

70. If a client begins to hit their head every time you remove a toy, what is the likely function of the behavior?

71. Which guideline should an RBT follow during a crisis?

72. Which behavior is defined in observable and measurable terms?

73. When graphing data, which axis is labeled with time (e.g., sessions or dates)?

74. Which of the following is an example of extinction?

75. Why is data collection important in ABA?