RBT Competency Check: 75 Mock Test Questions (#5)

Complete 75 difficult questions that center on using RBT® concepts in work-related contexts. Important topics covered in this test are reinforcement regimens, crisis protocols, and prompt fading. You can better grasp difficult subjects and steer clear of typical mistakes with the aid of thorough explanations and immediate feedback. Practice with current content that is in line with the most recent RBT® requirements to increase your preparedness.

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1. What is chaining in behavior analysis?

A) Delivering reinforcement at random

B) Punishing incorrect behaviors

C) Teaching a sequence of behaviors one step at a time

D) Reinforcing only the last step of a task

2. What is one of the most important ethical responsibilities of an RBT?

A) Creating their own treatment plan

B) Diagnosing the client

C) Maintaining client confidentiality

D) Supervising other RBTs

3. Which is an example of an operational definition of a behavior?

A) Johnny misbehaves often.

B) Sarah acts mean to her friends.

C) Tom throws his pencil on the floor during math when he is frustrated.

D) The child was acting strange.

4. What is the main purpose of a token economy system?

A) To track attendance

B) To punish bad behavior

C) To delay reinforcement until a backup reinforcer is earned

D) To replace food reinforcement

5. What is shaping?

A) Teaching a full skill all at once

B) Withholding all reinforcement

C) Reinforcing successive approximations toward a goal behavior

D) Punishing incorrect responses

6. A child claps hands repeatedly for no apparent reason. This behavior is likely:

A) Tangible-maintained

B) Attention-seeking

C) Sensory/automatic

D) Escape-motivated

7. What is the primary purpose of preference assessments?

A) To punish unwanted behavior

B) To evaluate cognitive abilities

C) To identify potential reinforcers

D) To diagnose autism

8. What is the RBT’s primary role in behavior intervention?

A) Creating behavior plans

B) Supervising other staff

C) Implementing behavior plans designed by a BCBA

D) Modifying goals as needed

9. What should an RBT do if a client becomes noncompliant?

A) Yell at them

B) Follow the behavior intervention plan

C) End the session immediately

D) Bribe them with candy

10. When should reinforcement be delivered during DTT?

A) Before giving a prompt

B) After the session ends

C) Immediately after a correct response

D) Five minutes later

11. Which of the following is considered a form of data collection?

A) Guessing how a session went

B) Taking notes without a system

C) Duration recording

D) Discussing the session with a parent

12. Which of the following is considered a primary reinforcer?

A) Stickers

B) Praise

C) Water

D) iPad

13. A client receives reinforcement for the first correct response after varying time intervals. What schedule is this?

A) Fixed interval

B) Variable ratio

C) Variable interval

D) Fixed ratio

14. What does reinforcement always do to behavior?

A) Reduce the behavior

B) Eliminate the behavior

C) Increase the likelihood of the behavior occurring again

D) Have no effect

15. What is one of the core ethical responsibilities of an RBT?

A) Design assessments

B) Prescribe medications

C) Maintain client dignity and privacy

D) Bill insurance companies

16. Which of the following is an example of a fixed interval schedule?

A) Reinforcing a behavior every 5 minutes

B) Reinforcing a behavior every third occurrence

C) Reinforcing behavior randomly

D) Providing reinforcement after each response

17. How often must an RBT receive supervision?

A) Daily

B) At least once per month

C) At least twice per month

D) Weekly

18. A client is reinforced after every correct response. What type of reinforcement schedule is this?

A) Fixed interval

B) Variable ratio

C) Fixed ratio 1 (FR1)

D) Variable interval

19. Which is an example of a naturalistic teaching method?

A) Using a worksheet

B) Conducting discrete trials

C) Teaching colors during playtime

D) Providing mass trials

20. What is the main goal of task analysis?

A) To assess behavior

B) To simplify reinforcement

C) To break down complex skills into smaller steps

D) To increase problem behaviors

21. Which strategy would best prevent escape-maintained behavior?

A) Ignoring the behavior

B) Offering choices during tasks

C) Giving attention after the behavior

D) Using negative reinforcement

22. What is the first step before implementing a behavior reduction plan?

A) Collect baseline data

B) Remove all reinforcers

C) Conduct punishment procedures

D) Train other staff

23. A BCBA tells you to deliver reinforcement on a variable ratio 3 schedule. What does this mean?

A) Reinforce every third behavior

B) Reinforce after exactly 3 minutes

C) Reinforce after an average of 3 responses

D) Reinforce once per session

24. A child is given a break every 10 minutes regardless of behavior. This is an example of:

A) Contingent reinforcement

B) Time-based reinforcement

C) Extinction

D) Escape extinction

25. Which of the following is a continuous measurement procedure?

A) Partial interval recording

B) Whole interval recording

C) Frequency recording

D) Momentary time sampling

26. A client is taught to say “hi” using a picture card. This is an example of:

A) Discrete trial training

B) Natural environment training

C) Extinction

D) Overcorrection

27. What is one example of a dual relationship?

A) Implementing a reinforcement plan

B) Supervising an RBT

C) Becoming friends with a client’s family

D) Attending team meetings

28. Which of the following best describes differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA)?

A) Reinforcing the problem behavior

B) Punishing all behavior

C) Reinforcing a more appropriate behavior while withholding reinforcement for the problem behavior

D) Ignoring the behavior altogether

29. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an RBT?

A) Implement skill acquisition plans

B) Collect and record data

C) Conduct functional behavior assessments

D) Work under supervision

30. A teacher praises a student every time he raises his hand. This is an example of:

A) Positive punishment

B) Fixed interval

C) Continuous reinforcement

D) Negative reinforcement

31. What does a BCBA use a functional behavior assessment (FBA) to determine?

A) The rate of a behavior

B) The cause or function of a behavior

C) The physical skills of a client

D) The level of supervision needed

32. What is one purpose of taking baseline data?

A) To punish undesirable behaviors

B) To compare results with other clients

C) To determine the starting point before intervention

D) To avoid unnecessary documentation

33. What is one risk of using aversive procedures?

A) Generalization

B) Improved motivation

C) Emotional or physical harm

D) Better compliance

34. What does the term “functional behavior assessment” refer to?

A) Teaching life skills

B) Identifying the purpose of a behavior

C) Testing a new curriculum

D) Collecting academic data

35. Which data recording method captures how long a behavior lasts?

A) Frequency

B) Duration

C) Latency

D) Interval

36. What does the term “prompt fading” refer to in behavior analysis?

A) Gradually removing prompts to increase independence

B) Adding more prompts to increase accuracy

C) Eliminating behaviors through punishment

D) Changing the target behavior

37. What is the purpose of collecting baseline data?

A) To test the effectiveness of a medication

B) To compare to another client’s behavior

C) To measure behavior before intervention

D) To punish problem behavior

38. What should you do if a client engages in aggressive behavior during a session?

A) Leave the area

B) Document the incident and inform the BCBA

C) Ignore the behavior entirely

D) Restrain the client immediately

39. What should you do if a client’s parent asks you to change the program?

A) Change it immediately

B) Ask another parent

C) Refer them to the BCBA

D) Ignore the request

40. A child is given a break from a difficult task after yelling. As a result, the child yells more often. What is this an example of?

A) Positive punishment

B) Negative punishment

C) Negative reinforcement

D) Extinction

41. What is the most effective way to decrease a behavior?

A) Ignore it

B) Punish it frequently

C) Reinforce an alternative behavior

D) Physically block it

42. Which behavior is the best example of something observable and measurable?

A) Feeling frustrated

B) Acting out

C) Throwing a pencil

D) Being angry

43. What is the purpose of a task analysis?

A) To eliminate inappropriate behavior

B) To break a complex skill into smaller steps

C) To track attendance

D) To record maladaptive behavior

44. Which data collection method is best for behaviors with a clear beginning and end?

A) Duration recording

B) Interval recording

C) Frequency recording

D) Anecdotal notes

45. Which of the following best represents a setting event?

A) A child crying after being told “no”

B) A student feeling tired from lack of sleep

C) A loud noise that startles a child

D) A reward given after correct behavior

46. What is an antecedent?

A) What happens after a behavior

B) The behavior itself

C) The consequence of the behavior

D) What happens right before the behavior

47. During a discrete trial, which step comes immediately after presenting the SD (discriminative stimulus)?

A) Deliver reinforcement

B) Provide a prompt

C) Wait for the client’s response

D) Record data

48. A child cries when the tablet is taken away. The RBT gives it back to stop the crying. What is this an example of?

A) Negative punishment

B) Positive reinforcement

C) Escape behavior

D) Reinforcing problem behavior

49. What is one benefit of using visuals with clients?

A) Reduces the need for reinforcement

B) Promotes independence and understanding

C) Eliminates challenging behaviors

D) Avoids data collection

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

A) Ignoring a behavior that was previously reinforced with attention

B) Giving candy to reduce tantrums

C) Redirecting to another task

D) Using a visual schedule

51. What does the term “generalization” refer to in ABA?

A) A behavior occurring more frequently

B) Learning occurring only in therapy sessions

C) A skill being applied in new settings or with new people

D) Reduction of behavior over time

52. When is it appropriate to use physical prompting?

A) As a punishment

B) To force compliance

C) When teaching new skills safely

D) Only after verbal prompts fail

53. Why is it important to record data accurately?

A) To impress parents

B) To avoid extra supervision

C) To track progress and guide decisions

D) To get more work hours

54. Which type of prompt is the most intrusive?

A) Verbal

B) Visual

C) Gestural

D) Physical

55. When can an RBT share client information with others?

A) When asked by a friend

B) When a parent posts about it online

C) Only with authorized individuals or written consent

D) Anytime it’s helpful

56. What is a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A) A reinforcer that strengthens behavior

B) A cue that signals reinforcement is available

C) A punishment that decreases behavior

D) A behavior you want to teach

57. If a child repeats words you just said, this is called:

A) Echoic behavior

B) Manding

C) Intraverbal

D) Tacting

58. What is a setting event?

A) A reinforcer used during training

B) A cue that signals reinforcement

C) An environmental factor that affects behavior

D) A skill targeted for increase

59. Which is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A) A snack

B) The instruction “touch your head”

C) Clapping hands

D) Screaming

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

A) Partial interval recording

B) Whole interval recording

C) Frequency recording

D) Momentary time sampling

61. Which of the following would be most likely to maintain sensory behavior?

A) Escape

B) Tangible

C) Attention

D) Automatic reinforcement

62. What is the best way to reduce prompt dependency?

A) Continue giving prompts as needed

B) Ignore the behavior

C) Use most-to-least prompting

D) Implement prompt fading

63. Which of the following is an example of a social reinforcer?

A) Money

B) Food

C) High-five

D) Toys

64. What is the primary purpose of reinforcement in ABA?

A) To punish inappropriate behavior

B) To increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again

C) To control the environment

D) To stop behavior from happening

65. When using a token economy, what is the purpose of the tokens?

A) To serve as punishment

B) To replace natural reinforcers

C) To delay access to primary reinforcers

D) To measure response time

66. What is one potential side effect of punishment?

A) Skill generalization

B) Increased motivation

C) Avoidance or fear

D) Strong rapport with client

67. If a child screams to escape a task and the task is removed, what function is maintaining the behavior?

A) Attention

B) Tangible

C) Sensory

D) Escape

68. What is an example of positive punishment?

A) Taking away recess after hitting

B) Ignoring a behavior

C) Assigning extra chores after lying

D) Giving a treat for cleaning up

69. Which data collection method is best when tracking how long a tantrum lasts?

A) Frequency

B) Latency

C) Duration

D) Interval

70. When using momentary time sampling, when is behavior recorded?

A) Only if the behavior occurs during the entire interval

B) At the very end of each interval

C) Throughout the entire session

D) At the beginning of each interval

71. What should a behavior technician do if they are unsure how to implement a procedure?

A) Ask the caregiver

B) Try a different method

C) Refer to the behavior plan or consult the BCBA

D) Ignore the procedure

72. A behavior that occurs across different settings and people is said to be:

A) Generalized

B) Conditioned

C) Functional

D) Shaped

73. What is a latency recording?

A) How often a behavior occurs

B) How long a behavior lasts

C) Time between instruction and behavior start

D) Time between reinforcers

74. A behavior technician uses an iPad to give a child a video immediately after completing a task. This is an example of:

A) Delayed reinforcement

B) Positive reinforcement

C) Negative punishment

D) Stimulus fading

75. What is a motivating operation?

A) A punishment procedure

B) A stimulus that increases behavior

C) An environmental variable that changes the value of a reinforcer

D) A replacement behavior

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