RBT Practice Exam 4 | Sharpen Your Skills for Certification

1. If a new problem behavior arises that’s not listed in the BIP, what is the correct action for the RBT?

2. A behavior plan includes non-contingent reinforcement (NCR). How should the RBT apply this technique?

3. After starting extinction, a client’s behavior increases. What should the RBT do?

4. A client begins to engage in self-injurious behavior (SIB) when denied access to a preferred item. What is the appropriate RBT response?

5. A client throws toys when asked to transition activities. What is the best prevention method?

6. Which of the following is a key element in a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

7. What best describes an extinction burst?

8. If a client becomes physically aggressive during a session, what should the RBT do?

9. Which of the following is an example of a proactive behavior reduction strategy?

10. When using behavior-reduction strategies, how often should data be recorded?

11. Which reinforcement method strengthens behaviors that physically cannot occur at the same time as the undesired behavior?

12. Which of the following is not recognized as a common function of behavior?

13. What is the main purpose of behavior-reduction strategies in ABA?

14. When extinction procedures are put in place, what may initially occur?

15. What is the primary goal of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

16. Which option below represents an antecedent intervention for reducing undesired behavior?

17. When is it appropriate for an RBT to share documentation from a session with others?

18. If an RBT is unable to gather data during a session, what is the proper action to take?

19. What information should be included when writing a session note?

20. How often should an RBT record behavioral data during service delivery?

21. If an RBT suspects a client may be a victim of abuse, what is the appropriate response?

22. How should an RBT respond to constructive feedback from their supervisor?

23. Which of the following would be considered a violation of ethical standards for an RBT?

24. Why is it important for an RBT to remain within their defined scope of practice?

25. If an RBT notices an error in their documentation, what is the first thing they should do?

26. Which practice helps an RBT maintain proper professional boundaries with clients and their families?

27. When given a task that may conflict with ethical standards, what is the RBT’s best course of action?

28. How should an RBT proceed if they feel unprepared to manage a client’s challenging behavior?

29. If a client’s parent asks for information that could violate confidentiality, how should the RBT respond?

30. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?

31. If an RBT sees another team member breaking ethical guidelines, what should they do?

32. What is the primary responsibility of an RBT within a behavior analytic service model?

33. When is it appropriate for an RBT to consult with their supervising BCBA?

34. Which action reflects respect for client dignity in professional settings?

35. What is the correct action for an RBT when they face a situation that is beyond their training or certification?

36. Which of the following best defines the value-altering effect of a motivating operation (MO)?

37. In which reinforcement strategy are all behaviors reinforced except for the one behavior you are trying to decrease?

38. Positive reinforcement, negative punishment, positive punishment, and negative reinforcement are examples of:

39. What does a DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior) procedure involve reinforcing?

40. A client receives 10 seconds of attention every second time she selects a card from the PECS board, regardless of the specific card chosen. What type of reinforcement schedule is this?

41. Which of the following events would not require immediate communication with your supervising BCBA?

42. During a session, a child was shown a math question, read it aloud, answered correctly, and earned 3 points. In this example, what represents the discriminative stimulus?

43. Fixed Ratio 1 (FR1) is used primarily to _ _ _ and is equivalent to _ _ _

44. When implementing extinction, what is the correct approach?

45. What strategy involves changing stimuli in advance so that desired behaviors become more likely, and undesired behaviors less likely?

46. What reinforcement method involves reinforcing a behavior that cannot occur simultaneously with the undesirable behavior?

47. Thomas frequently hits his peers to gain their attention. His team starts withholding attention when he hits, but gives him praise for behaviors like clapping or building with blocks. Which reinforcement strategy is being used?

48. In which reinforcement procedure is a reward provided only if a problematic behavior does not occur during a specific time frame, and any instance of that behavior resets the timer?

49. What is the term for changes in the environment that follow a behavior?

50. In certain cases, individuals may respond to demands or requests with aggression or destruction. In emergency situations, which approach is most effective in minimizing such intense behaviors?