85 Free RBT Practice Exam Questions

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April 2, 2025

Getting ready for the RBT exam?

This free set of 85 practice questions is a great way to test your knowledge and build confidence.

It covers all key areas of the RBT task list—measurement, assessment, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation, and professional conduct.

Each question is designed to reflect real exam scenarios, helping you feel prepared and focused on test day.

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85 Free RBT Practice Exam Questions

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What does frequency measure in behavior analysis?

The intensity of a behavior

The time between behaviors

The number of times a behavior occurs

The duration of a behavior

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What is duration recording best used for?

High-frequency behaviors

Behaviors with no clear beginning

Measuring preference

Behaviors with a clear start and end that last over time

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What does latency measure?

The total time a behavior occurs

The number of behavior occurrences

The percentage of intervals

The time from a cue to the behavior’s start

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What is partial interval recording?

Counting each occurrence

Marking if behavior occurs at any point in an interval

Measuring total duration

Marking if behavior occurs throughout the interval

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What is whole interval recording used for?

To measure time to response

To count behavior frequency

To see if behavior occurs throughout an entire interval

To assess behavior intensity

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What is momentary time sampling?

Recording every instance of behavior

Assessing preference

Measuring behavior duration

Checking if behavior occurs at the end of an interval

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Why use permanent product recording?

To measure behavior outcomes without direct observation

To assess latency

To implement interventions

To record real-time frequency

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What is interobserver agreement (IOA)?

A preference assessment method

A behavior reduction strategy

A type of reinforcement schedule

A measure of consistency between two observers

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What does rate measure in data collection?

Total duration of behavior

Frequency of behavior per unit of time

Percentage of correct responses

Time between responses

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What is discontinuous measurement?

Sampling behavior at specific intervals

Measuring behavior intensity

Recording every behavior occurrence

Using technology for data

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How do you prepare for data collection?

Ask the client for input

Start recording immediately

Review the behavior definition and ensure materials are ready

Estimate behavior occurrence

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What is the goal of a preference assessment?

To determine behavior function

To assess skill deficits

To measure behavior frequency

To find items or activities that can serve as reinforcers

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What is a paired stimulus preference assessment?

Measuring engagement time

Observing free play

Asking caregivers about preferences

Presenting two items and noting the client’s choice

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What is a free operant preference assessment?

Counting behavior frequency

Observing what a client chooses in an open environment

Using a structured interview

Presenting items one at a time

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What is a functional assessment used for?

To identify why a behavior occurs

To assess academic ability

To teach new skills

To measure behavior duration

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What does ABC stand for in data collection?

Attention, Behavior, Control

Analysis, Baseline, Conclusion

Assessment, Behavior, Correction

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

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What is an indirect assessment method?

Using permanent product recording

Conducting a functional analysis

Gathering information through interviews or questionnaires

Observing behavior directly

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What is a direct assessment method?

Interviewing caregivers

Observing behavior in real-time

Reviewing past records

Asking the client directly

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What is discrete trial teaching (DTT)?

Reducing problem behaviors

Teaching in natural settings

A structured method using repeated trials to teach skills

Collecting frequency data

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What is the first step in a DTT trial?

Prompt the response

Present the discriminative stimulus (SD)

Provide reinforcement

Record the data

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What is naturalistic teaching?

Structured teaching with trials

Using everyday situations to teach skills

Measuring skill accuracy

Reducing behavior frequency

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What is task analysis?

Assessing behavior function

Teaching in a group setting

Using reinforcement schedules

Dividing a skill into smaller, sequential steps

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What is forward chaining in teaching?

Teaching all steps at once

Randomizing step order

Starting with the last step

Starting with the first step and adding others

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What is backward chaining?

Teaching steps out of order

Teaching the first step first

Teaching the final step first, then moving backward

Using no prompts

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What is shaping in skill acquisition?

Reinforcing steps closer to the target behavior

Using prompts for every response

Teaching in natural settings

Reducing errors

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What is a token economy?

A data collection tool

A preference assessment

A system where tokens are earned and traded for rewards

A punishment method

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What is discrimination training?

Fading prompts quickly

Teaching to respond to specific stimuli differently

Generalizing skills across settings

Using continuous reinforcement

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What is stimulus control?

Behavior occurs more with a specific stimulus present

Reinforcement is withheld

Behavior occurs randomly

Prompts are increased

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What is generalization?

Using prompts effectively

Applying a skill across different settings or people

Learning a skill quickly

Maintaining a skill over time

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What is a prompt?

A punishment for errors

A data collection method

A reinforcement schedule

Assistance to help perform a correct response

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What is fading prompts?

Using only verbal prompts

Increasing prompt levels

Gradually reducing assistance

Removing prompts suddenly

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What is errorless learning?

Allowing errors for learning

Ignoring errors

Punishing incorrect responses

Teaching to avoid mistakes using prompts

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What is incidental teaching?

Using structured trials

Reducing problem behaviors

Teaching during naturally occurring opportunities

Collecting data

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What is pivotal response training (PRT)?

Focusing on key areas like motivation in natural settings

Data measurement tool

Structured skill teaching

Behavior reduction strategy

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What is a continuous reinforcement schedule?

Reinforcing some responses

Reinforcing every correct response

Reinforcing unpredictably

Reinforcing after a fixed time

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What is a variable ratio schedule?

Reinforcing after an unpredictable number of responses

Reinforcing after a fixed time

Reinforcing every response

Reinforcing after one response

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What is stimulus fading?

Removing all stimuli

Keeping stimuli the same

Gradually altering a stimulus to shift control

Adding new stimuli

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What is behavioral momentum?

Providing high reinforcement

Using extinction

Increasing behavior frequency

Using easy tasks to increase compliance for harder ones

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What is maintenance in ABA?

Keeping a skill over time without reteaching

Generalizing skills

Learning new skills

Using prompts

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What is a contingency in reinforcement?

The schedule of reinforcement

The type of reinforcer

The link between behavior and consequence

The prompt level

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What is the difference between conditioned and unconditioned reinforcers?

Conditioned are stronger

Conditioned are learned, unconditioned are natural

No difference

Unconditioned require training

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What is chaining used for?

Teaching complex behaviors step-by-step

Reducing problem behaviors

Measuring behavior frequency

Assessing preferences

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What is a skill acquisition plan?

A data collection schedule

A guide for teaching new behaviors with steps and reinforcement

A behavior reduction plan

A supervision plan

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What is differential reinforcement?

Punishing all behaviors

Using fixed schedules

Ignoring all responses

Reinforcing desired behavior, not problem behavior

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What is extinction in ABA?

Increasing behavior rate

Adding punishment

Teaching new skills

Stopping reinforcement for a behavior

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What is an antecedent intervention?

Punishing behavior

Collecting data

Changing the environment to prevent behavior

Reinforcing after behavior

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What is functional communication training (FCT)?

Teaching a replacement communication for problem behavior

Measuring frequency

Using physical prompts

Implementing time-out

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What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A preference assessment

A skill teaching guide

A plan to reduce problem behaviors with strategies

A data collection tool

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What is noncontingent reinforcement (NCR)?

Punishing problem behavior

Using prompts

Reinforcing only correct responses

Giving reinforcement regardless of behavior

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What is overcorrection?

Ignoring behavior

Using verbal prompts

Making a client repeat correct behavior after an error

Providing extra reinforcement

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What is response cost?

Adding a reinforcer

Taking away a reinforcer after undesired behavior

Increasing task difficulty

Providing praise

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What is time-out from reinforcement?

Removing access to reinforcement briefly after behavior

Giving attention

Using physical guidance

Adding more tasks

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What is habit reversal?

Teaching a competing response to stop a habit

Using aversive stimuli

Increasing reinforcement

Reducing all behaviors

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What should session notes be?

Subjective and opinion-based

Objective and factual

Brief and vague

Full of personal feelings

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Why graph data?

To visualize trends and make decisions

To meet legal needs

To share with clients

To store data

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How should an RBT correct a documentation error?

Erase it

Rewrite the page

Ignore it

Draw a line through, initial, and correct per policy

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What is data confidentiality?

Discussing in public

Posting data online

Keeping client data private and secure

Sharing data openly

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When should an RBT report an issue?

Only if asked

Immediately if it impacts safety or treatment

During supervision

At the end of the week

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What is data integrity?

Ensuring data is accurate and reliable

Changing data to look better

Sharing data widely

Ignoring errors

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Why write progress reports?

To track progress and plan future steps

To bill insurance

To share with peers

To list attendance

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What is fidelity in ABA?

Adding extra steps

Changing plans as needed

Skipping steps

Following the intervention plan exactly

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How store client records?

In a public area

On a personal device

With family

Securely, per legal and workplace rules

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What if an RBT disagrees with a colleague on care?

Tell the client

Argue until agreement

Discuss calmly and involve supervisor if needed

Ignore it

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What is the RBT’s role?

Conduct assessments

Implement plans under supervision

Design interventions

Supervise others

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How much supervision is required?

Only when requested

5% of hours monthly, two face-to-face meetings

None after training

Once a year

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What is a dual relationship?

Attending training

Personal connection with a client beyond work

Working with two clients

Supervising a colleague

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Why maintain client dignity?

To respect their rights and well-being

To get praise

To impress others

To increase pay

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What if an RBT sees unethical behavior?

Join in

Ignore it

Tell the client

Report it to a supervisor or authority

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What is cultural competence?

Working with similar cultures

Ignoring culture

Adapting to client cultural differences

Using one approach for all

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Why get informed consent?

To ensure understanding and agreement

To avoid lawsuits

To share data

For insurance

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What if asked to do a task beyond competence?

Pass it to someone else

Try it anyway

Refuse silently

Tell supervisor, seek training

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How often should an RBT meet with a supervisor?

Regularly, as needed for guidance

When problems occur

Only at the end of the month

Never unless called

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What if an RBT suspects abuse?

Do nothing

Wait for confirmation

Report immediately per laws and policy

Ask the client

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What is professional development for an RBT?

Avoiding new info

Learning from peers only

Sticking to initial training

Ongoing learning and skill improvement

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What is the RBT Ethics Code?

Legal rules

Same as BCBA code

Optional suggestions

Ethical guidelines for RBTs

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How handle requests for client info?

Give general info

Deny unless authorized, refer to supervisor

Share if they seem nice

Ignore them

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Why follow the chain of command?

To reduce tasks

To ensure proper communication and oversight

To avoid supervisors

To work alone

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What is scope of practice for an RBT?

Designing plans

Supervising others

Tasks they’re trained and supervised to do

Any task assigned

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What is professional boundaries?

Sharing personal details

Being friends with clients

Keeping work separate from personal life

Extending sessions

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When seek clinical direction?

When unsure or client behavior changes

If client asks

Only in meetings

Never, solve it alone

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What if a client’s behavior changes suddenly?

Report to supervisor and adjust as directed

Wait a week

Ignore it

Change the plan yourself

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Why use objective language in notes?

To save time

To make them entertaining

To share opinions

To keep records clear and factual

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What is a contingency plan in a BIP?

A data sheet

A list of reinforcers

Steps for unexpected behavior changes

A supervision schedule

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What is the difference between positive and negative punishment?

No difference

Positive adds something, negative removes something to decrease behavior

Negative increases behavior

Positive is stronger

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What is a fixed interval schedule?

Reinforcing after a set time period

Punishing behavior

Reinforcing every response

Reinforcing randomly

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