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RBT Practice Exam

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Question 1

During a session, Marcus sees the learner start to tantrum. The caregiver asks him to use a punishment procedure she read about online. The BCBA hasn’t mentioned it. What is Marcus's ethical obligation?

A	Try the strategy once, then report to the BCBA.
B	Politely refuse and explain he can only follow approved interventions.
C	Use it only if the caregiver insists.
D	Ask the learner for consent before trying it.

Question 1 Explanation:

RBTs may not implement procedures outside the BCBA's plan. Even if caregivers request it, ethical boundaries prohibit unapproved interventions.

Question 2

Jamal is taking partial interval data for off-task behavior. The BCBA asks him to switch to whole interval mid-session. The learner's rate of behavior is high. What is the BEST course of action?

A	Finish the session using whole interval recording.
B	Switch methods but record the time of the change and inform the BCBA.
C	Keep using partial interval but note the request.
D	Discard all data collected and restart the session.

Question 2 Explanation:

While mid-session changes aren't ideal, documenting the exact time and informing the BCBA ensures data integrity and transparency.

Question 3

Your client has been hitting their sibling during transitions. The BCBA adds a DRA protocol. During the session, you see the behavior escalate. What should you do?

A	End the session immediately and report.
B	Physically intervene to stop the sibling from being hit.
C	Change the intervention temporarily to something less risky.
D	Continue the DRA procedure and collect detailed ABC data.

Question 3 Explanation:

You must follow the behavior plan as written unless there’s a safety risk. Collecting ABC data while continuing the DRA helps inform future decisions by the BCBA.

Question 4

During a community outing, your client begins eloping into dangerous areas. There is no elopement protocol in the current plan. What should you do?

A	Restrain the client immediately.
B	Create a temporary elopement protocol yourself.
C	Remove the client from danger and inform the BCBA afterward.
D	Call the caregiver to take over.

Question 4 Explanation:

RBTs are responsible for client safety. While they can’t independently create protocols, they must act to prevent harm and notify the BCBA for future planning.

Question 5

You’re using extinction to reduce screaming. The behavior increases in intensity and duration over the next few sessions. What is this called?

A	Stimulus generalization
B	Spontaneous recovery
C	Punishment effect
D	Extinction burst

Question 5 Explanation:

An extinction burst refers to the temporary increase in frequency, intensity, or duration of a behavior when reinforcement is first withheld.

Question 6

A parent requests daily video updates of sessions. Your agency prohibits media sharing for confidentiality. What should you do?

A	Tell the parent you’ll check with the BCBA.
B	Take the videos and send them privately.
C	Let the parent record secretly if they insist.
D	Share the videos but don’t include the learner’s face.

Question 6 Explanation:

RBTs must always follow organizational policies and BACB ethics codes. The request should be directed to the supervising BCBA.

Question 7

Your BCBA is late to provide supervision, and your 5% supervision quota hasn’t been met this month. What should you do?

A	Ignore it unless the BACB contacts you.
B	Continue working and assume they’ll catch up next month.
C	Inform your BCBA and document your concern in writing.
D	Ask a coworker to sign off supervision time.

Question 7 Explanation:

RBTs are ethically responsible for ensuring proper supervision. Documenting concerns with the BCBA is essential if requirements aren’t met.

Question 8

You're assigned to a client with a trauma history. The plan includes escape extinction. What should raise a red flag?

A	Escape extinction can retraumatize if not used carefully.
B	All escape extinction is unethical.
C	You should ignore the history and follow the plan.
D	Reinforcement should replace all punishment procedures.

Question 8 Explanation:

RBTs must be aware of how procedures affect individuals with trauma. Even evidence-based interventions require ethical reflection and BCBA review.

Question 9

You work with a non-vocal child who suddenly begins using vocal sounds appropriately. It’s not in your plan to reinforce these. What should you do?

A	Ignore it unless it’s disruptive.
B	Reinforce it immediately even if not in plan.
C	Punish it since it’s outside the skill target.
D	Collect ABC data and notify the BCBA.

Question 9 Explanation:

RBTs should collect data on emerging behaviors and alert the BCBA, who can determine if shaping or reinforcement should be introduced.

Question 10

During a session, Mateo is instructed by his BCBA to implement extinction for aggressive behavior by withholding attention. However, the client begins self-injuring when attention is removed. What should Mateo do next?

A	Continue with extinction since aggression is the target
B	Redirect the self-injury silently without delivering attention
C	Immediately contact the supervisor and discontinue the extinction procedure
D	Apply punishment as a replacement for extinction

Question 10 Explanation:

Self-injury is a medical and safety concern. RBTs must immediately halt any procedure that results in harm and notify the BCBA. Continuing extinction here is unethical and outside RBT scope.

Question 11

Janelle is tracking frequency data for a tantrum behavior but realizes halfway through the session she forgot to record the first three instances. What is the BEST response?

A	Estimate the missing data and move on
B	Restart the session with new data
C	Document the error and inform the BCBA
D	Leave the data sheet blank

Question 11 Explanation:

The RBT must document all data collection errors honestly and report to the BCBA. Fabricating or omitting data violates ethical standards and compromises treatment.

Question 12

A supervisor asks Raj to run a DRA program. Raj notices that the learner’s replacement behavior isn’t actually functionally equivalent. What should he do?

A	Modify the program to make it equivalent
B	Continue implementing as written
C	Ask the parent to ignore the replacement behavior
D	Pause implementation and consult the supervisor

Question 12 Explanation:

RBTs may not modify programs. If a replacement behavior doesn't match the function, it won’t reduce problem behavior. Consulting the supervisor ensures ethical treatment.

Question 13

During a session, Ava uses a token economy. The client begins to cry and refuses all tokens, saying they "don't care." What’s the BEST course of action?

A	Remove the token system and use verbal praise
B	Assess motivation and contact BCBA for alternatives
C	Force the client to earn tokens anyway
D	Switch to edible reinforcers without consulting

Question 13 Explanation:

Token economies rely on motivation. If tokens lose value, RBTs must assess the client's MOs and notify the BCBA to adjust the plan. Acting independently is a violation.

Question 14

Niko is asked to use differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI). The client exhibits the problem behavior while also displaying the incompatible behavior. What should Niko do?

A	Reinforce both behaviors equally
B	Only reinforce incompatible behavior if problem behavior is absent
C	Punish the problem behavior after reinforcing
D	Ignore the incompatible behavior entirely

Question 14 Explanation:

In DRI, reinforcement is only delivered when the incompatible behavior occurs without the problem behavior. Reinforcing both undermines the procedure’s goal.

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Think of it as your official gateway into the world of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Passing it means you’re ready to work directly with clients while following the professional standards that guide ABA practice.

RBT Practice — Combined

RBT Practice & Section-Wise Quizzes

Choose a full practice exam or a section-wise quiz below

Full Practice Exams

RBT Practice Exam 1 RBT Practice Exam 2 RBT Practice Exam 3 RBT Practice Exam 4

Section-Wise Practice Quizzes

RBT Measurement Quiz RBT Assessment Quiz RBT Skill Acquisition Quiz RBT Behavior Reduction Quiz RBT Documentation Quiz RBT Professional Conduct Quiz

Domains of the Exam

The RBT exam is divided into six major domains, each representing a core part of your daily responsibilities as a technician. Understanding these domains is non-negotiable.

Here’s the breakdown of the six domains:

Measurement
Assessment
Skill Acquisition
Behavior Reduction
Documentation and Reporting
Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice

1. Measurement

This domain focuses on collecting, recording, and displaying data. Its similar to the PTCB Exam Practice. In ABA, decisions are always data-driven.

The exam may ask you about continuous measurement procedures (like frequency and duration), discontinuous methods (like partial interval recording), or how to graph and interpret data. You’ll need to know not just the definitions but when to use each method.

2. Assessment

This section evaluates whether you understand how to assist in assessments of client behavior. Expect questions on preference assessments, skill assessments, and functional behavior assessments.

It is not asking you to design these assessments (that’s a BCBA’s job), but you must know how to carry them out and why they’re important.

3. Skill Acquisition

The largest domain on the exam. It covers teaching new skills, from communication to daily living tasks. You’ll need to know how to use prompting, shaping, chaining, reinforcement, and generalization techniques.

The test may also present you with sample intervention plans and ask you to identify the correct next step.

4. Behavior Reduction

You’ll be tested on behavior intervention plans and the principles of reducing challenging behaviors. Think about functions of behavior (escape, attention, access to tangibles, sensory), reinforcement schedules, extinction procedures, and replacement behaviors.

You will be expected to apply these strategies in scenario-based questions.

5. Documentation and Reporting

This domain is about accuracy and professionalism in your notes. RBTs must document what happens in sessions, report changes to supervisors, and maintain confidentiality.

Many questions will check if you understand the difference between objective and subjective documentation.

6. Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice

The final domain covers ethics, professionalism, and knowing your limits. You need to know what an RBT can and cannot do, when to ask for supervision, and how to follow BACB’s code of ethics.

This domain ensures that you’ll protect clients and maintain professional boundaries.

Together, these domains reflect your real-world responsibilities.

BACB designed the exam so every question connects directly to the RBT Task List.

Number of Questions by Topic

Domain	Number of Scored Questions	Weight on Exam
Measurement	12	16%
Assessment	6	8%
Skill Acquisition	24	32%
Behavior Reduction	12	16%
Documentation & Reporting	10	13%
Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice	11	15%
Total (Scored)	75	100%
Unscored Pilot Questions	10	–
Grand Total	85	–

Free RBT Study Guide Online

Let’s be real, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on study prep if you know where to look. There are plenty of free RBT study guides online, and they’re more than enough to get you ready if you use them wisely.

But here’s the catch: not all free guides are created equal. Some are outdated, and others only scratch the surface.

Here’s how you separate the useful from the useless:

Check the Source
If the study guide comes directly from BACB or a recognized ABA training provider, you’re good. If it looks like someone threw it together overnight with no citations, skip it.
Look for Task List Alignment
A real study guide should follow the RBT Task List (2nd edition). If it doesn’t reference it directly, that’s a red flag.
Scenario-Based Practice
The best free guides don’t just list definitions—they include practice questions that look like the ones on the actual exam.
Updated Content
The exam evolves. Always check the publication date. If the guide is more than a few years old, it might not reflect the current exam structure.

Some free resources worth checking:

BACB Official RBT Handbook – not a study guide per se, but it explains the exam in detail.
ABA Training Websites – several offer free sample questions.
Quizlet Sets – while not official, many RBT candidates swear by user-created flashcards.

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