85 RBT Practice Exam-2 — Build Core Competencies for Certification Success

1. A motivating operation can be described as something that:

2. Which is an example of a setting event?

3. Which is an example of differential reinforcement?

4. What is the purpose of a preference assessment?

5. A response that occurs too quickly after the previous response is called:

6. Which of the following is an example of objective data collection?

7. The “B” in the ABC model stands for:

8. Which behavior is most appropriate to track using duration recording?

9. Which of the following best represents “extinction” in ABA?

10. Which of the following is an example of task analysis?

11. Which is the best definition of “prompt dependency”?

12. Which is an example of using a motivating operation?

13. What is the goal of differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO)?

14. Which best describes generalization?

15. When using partial interval recording, you record if:

16. When using positive reinforcement, what happens to the likelihood of a behavior?

17. What is the FIRST thing you should do before running a behavior plan?

18. Which describes automatic reinforcement?

19. When implementing a behavior plan, you should:

20. An RBT witnesses another RBT mistreating a client. What should they do first?

21. What is an example of a maintenance goal?

22. During discrete trial teaching (DTT), each trial typically includes:

23. What is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

24. What should be avoided when graphing ABA data?

25. What is the best definition of behavior?

26. What should you do if you suspect abuse or neglect?

27. A stimulus that increases the future likelihood of a behavior when presented after a response is a:

28. What type of reinforcement schedule is a slot machine an example of?

29. Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

30. Which is considered professional conduct for an RBT?

31. What is the purpose of a baseline measurement?

32. Which is a continuous measurement method?

33. A response is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus, resulting in increased behavior. This is called:

34. A child screams loudly. You cover your ears and the screaming stops. This is an example of:

35. A client says, “Dog,” when they see a dog. This is an example of:

36. How can you promote generalization of a skill?

37. What is the primary role of an RBT?

38. If reinforcement always follows behavior after a set number of responses, it’s called:

39. Which is true about extinction?

40. What is a verbal behavior where a person repeats exactly what they heard?

41. In momentary time sampling, behavior is recorded if it:

42. Which is an example of negative punishment?

43. Which is an example of a continuous schedule of reinforcement?

44. What is a task analysis?

45. A behavior occurs more often in the presence of a specific stimulus. This is called:

46. In a behavior intervention plan, antecedent interventions are designed to:

47. Which prompt is least intrusive?

48. In ABA, “generalization” means a client:

49. When should data be recorded?

50. A BCBA tells you to use least-to-most prompting. What would you do first?

51. When using errorless teaching, the goal is to:

52. A discriminative stimulus (SD) signals that:

53. What is a data collection system where all instances of a behavior are recorded?

54. A behavior plan lists “planned ignoring” for attention-seeking behavior. You should:

55. Which is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?

56. During a session, the client grabs the therapist’s hand and pulls it to a toy. This is an example of:

57. Whole interval recording is most likely to:

58. Which is considered a conditioned reinforcer?

59. Which is an example of a neutral stimulus becoming conditioned?

60. Which is a common example of an antecedent modification?

61. What is a primary reinforcer?

62. When using errorless teaching, what do you do?

63. What is latency recording?

64. Which of the following is an example of functional communication training (FCT)?

65. What is the primary reason for conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

66. A client independently requests a break after a difficult task. This is an example of:

67. What is the primary role of an RBT?

68. A client screams every time a demand is given. What is likely the function of the behavior?

69. Which is an example of a free-operant preference assessment?

70. Which is an operational definition of aggression?

71. What should you do if a client begins to escalate during a session?

72. Why is pairing important when working with a new client?

73. When should reinforcement be delivered during discrete trial teaching (DTT)?

74. What is one way an RBT can maintain client dignity?

75. What should an RBT do if they suspect abuse?

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

77. If reinforcement is delivered after an unpredictable amount of time, this is called:

78. Which measurement system is best for recording every instance of a discrete behavior?

79. If you notice a new behavior not in the plan, what should you do?

80. In chaining, what is the primary goal?

81. Which term describes fading reinforcement from every occurrence to intermittent?

82. If a behavior analyst asks you to take ABC data, you should record:

83. A client needs help eating. What prompt would be most intrusive?

84. A parent tells you to use new prompts not specified in the behavior plan. What should you do?

85. Forward chaining involves: