Take a free RBT practice exam with 20 challenging questions and detailed explanations. Sharpen your skills, test your knowledge, and get ready to pass the RBT certification exam.
This is the first in our series of four RBT practice exams. It features 20 multiple-choice questions, each paired with clear, detailed explanations.
These free practice questions are designed to support your preparation for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification exam and help strengthen your understanding of key ABA concepts.
RBT Practice Exam 1
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Question 1 |
A client has recently started engaging in hand-flapping during transitions. The BCBA suspects sensory reinforcement. What is the best way to verify the function of this behavior?
Ask the caregiver what usually causes the behavior | |
Conduct a preference assessment | |
Implement differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) | |
Conduct a functional analysis |
Question 1 Explanation:
A functional analysis is the most valid method to determine the function of behavior.
Question 2 |
Which of the following best represents continuous measurement?
Recording whether a behavior occurred during a 10-minute interval | |
Tallying each instance of a target behavior as it happens | |
Noting if the behavior occurred at the end of each interval | |
Timing how long the behavior lasts during a session |
Question 2 Explanation:
Continuous measurement captures every instance of a behavior, as opposed to sampling.
Question 3 |
During skill acquisition, a learner is making consistent errors when a prompt is faded too quickly. What should the RBT do?
Remove all prompts to encourage independence | |
Increase the fading speed | |
Return to the last successful prompt level | |
Introduce a punishment procedure |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct approach is to return to the prompt level where the learner was successful, ensuring gradual progress.
Question 4 |
Which is an example of an establishing operation (EO)?
A client receives their favorite snack before a session | |
A client is thirsty and more likely to request water | |
A client ignores all demands during a session | |
A client plays independently for 10 minutes |
Question 4 Explanation:
An EO increases the value of a reinforcer, like thirst increasing the value of water.
Question 5 |
What should an RBT do if a parent asks for advice on toilet training their child, but the BCBA hasn't provided a toilet training protocol yet?
Share personal advice based on past experience | |
Recommend they try positive reinforcement | |
Politely explain that you’ll refer the question to the supervising BCBA | |
Show them general tips found online |
Question 5 Explanation:
RBTs must follow supervision guidelines and refer questions outside their scope to the BCBA.
Question 6 |
Which scenario best demonstrates stimulus generalization?
A child says "dog" when seeing any dog in different environments | |
A child learns to clap only when asked by their teacher | |
A child learns to say "dog" when they see their family dog, but not others | |
A child cries when denied access to a toy |
Question 6 Explanation:
Stimulus generalization occurs when a learned response occurs in various situations or with different stimuli.
Question 7 |
A BCBA tells you to use extinction to reduce a client’s attention-seeking screaming. What’s the correct way to implement this?
Remove a toy every time the child screams | |
Ignore the screaming and do not provide attention | |
Tell the child to stop loudly every time | |
Redirect to a preferred activity immediately |
Question 7 Explanation:
Extinction for attention-seeking behavior involves withholding the attention that maintains the behavior.
Question 8 |
What is the primary reason for collecting interobserver agreement (IOA) data?
To train new staff | |
To ensure consistent behavior across settings | |
To verify the reliability of data collected | |
To determine the function of behavior |
Question 8 Explanation:
IOA checks ensure that data are accurate and reliable across different observers.
Question 9 |
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship that could violate the RBT ethics code?
Greeting a client in a public place | |
Babysitting for the client’s family outside work hours | |
Discussing the client’s progress in a team meeting | |
Attending the client’s IEP meeting with the BCBA |
Question 9 Explanation:
Dual relationships (e.g., babysitting) create potential conflicts of interest and are unethical.
Question 10 |
In a discrete trial session, you present a task, the client responds incorrectly, and you immediately provide the correct response and re-present the trial. What procedure are you using?
Shaping | |
Prompt fading | |
Task chaining | |
Error correction |
Question 10 Explanation:
Providing the correct response and repeating the trial is a standard error correction technique.
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