RBT Practice Exam | Free Mock Tests & Practice Questions for Certification

1. While observing a learner’s hand-flapping behavior, the RBT recorded the number of times it occurred and divided it by the total observation time in minutes. He reported the result as 3.2 hand-flaps per minute. What method of measurement is being used?

2. Which of the following would be considered an antecedent-based intervention to increase appropriate classroom behavior?

3. What component is not typically required when developing an individualized skill acquisition plan for a learner?

4. When plotting data from a behavior session, where should the behavior being measured (e.g., number of requests) be represented on the graph?

5. A learner who was taught to independently use a timer to transition between tasks is now able to do so without staff prompts across different classroom settings. What does this demonstrate?

6. In a token system, a child earns tokens for completing chores. After earning 10 tokens, they can exchange them for a 15-minute break on the tablet. What are the 15 minutes on the tablet considered?

7. James receives a sticker every time he completes his morning routine without help. Over time, he becomes more independent. What behavioral principle is being demonstrated?

8. You want to track how many times a student uses inappropriate language during a 45-minute group activity. What measurement method is most appropriate?

9. An RBT wants to record how much time passes between one instance of a client requesting a break and the next. Which type of measurement should be used?

10. An RBT is working with a client and provides a gesture prompt when the client struggles to identify the correct color. This type of assistance is known as what?

11. During a discrete trial session, a therapist models clapping hands to prompt a child to imitate. What type of prompting is being used in this situation?

12. What device would be most efficient for keeping track of the number of correct responses a learner makes during instruction?

13. You want to measure how long it takes a client to begin washing their hands after you give the instruction. Which measurement method is best?

14. During a preference assessment, an RBT presents three toys at once. After the child chooses one, it’s removed, and the remaining items are presented again until all have been selected. What type of assessment is this?

15. A client’s parent recommends their child’s friend as a potential new client. Which response would be most ethical under the BACB guidelines?

16. A teacher checks a student’s finished homework to verify completion of math problems. This is an example of which data collection method?

17. If a client always chooses the item on the left during preference assessments, which method might reduce the bias?

18. What should be the primary objective when documenting a behavior therapy session?

19. A child touches a hot stove and immediately pulls their hand back, crying. Since then, they avoid touching any stove. What is the hot stove an example of?

20. After accidentally spilling juice, a child is required to clean the floor right away. The behavior of spilling juice decreases in the future. What type of consequence is being used?