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Question 1 of 75

An RBT is tracking a client's screaming behavior. The RBT starts a stopwatch when the scream begins and stops it when the client is quiet for 5 seconds. What measurement procedure is being used?

Duration measures the total time from the onset to the offset of a behavior.

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Question 2 of 75

A supervisor asks an RBT to record if a client engages in 'off-task' behavior at the exact moment a 30-second interval ends. The RBT marks a '+' if the behavior is occurring at that second. What is this called?

Momentary time sampling involves recording the presence or absence of a behavior at the very end of an interval.

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Question 3 of 75

During a discrete trial session, an RBT records whether the client responded correctly, incorrectly, or required a prompt for each trial. The RBT then calculates the percentage of correct responses. What is this?

Percentage of occurrence is calculated by dividing the number of correct responses by the total number of opportunities.

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Question 4 of 75

An RBT is measuring how long it takes for a student to start putting their notebook away after the teacher says, 'Clean up.' The RBT starts the timer after the instruction and stops it when the student touches the notebook.

Latency is the time between an antecedent stimulus and the initiation of a response.

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Question 5 of 75

A client is learning to tie their shoes. The RBT observes the final result of the tied laces after the client has finished the task without watching the process. What measurement is this?

Permanent product recording involves measuring the tangible outcome or result of a behavior.

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Question 6 of 75

An RBT is recording the number of times a client hits their head during a 3-hour session. The RBT uses a tally counter to keep track of each individual hit.

Frequency (or count) is a simple tally of the number of times a behavior occurs.

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Question 7 of 75

An RBT is asked to record the time between the end of one instance of hair pulling and the beginning of the next instance. What is this measurement?

IRT is the amount of time that elapses between two consecutive instances of a response class.

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Question 8 of 75

A supervisor wants to know how many math problems a student completes per minute. The RBT counts the problems and divides by the duration of the math period.

Rate is frequency per unit of time (e.g., instances per minute).

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Question 9 of 75

An RBT is using a 10-second interval timer. If the client engages in hand-flapping at any point during the 10 seconds, the RBT marks the interval as a 'top'.

Partial interval recording marks the behavior if it occurs at any point during the interval.

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Question 10 of 75

An RBT is tracking 'remaining in seat.' The RBT only marks the interval as a 'plus' if the client stays in their seat for the entire 2-minute interval.

Whole interval recording requires the behavior to persist for the entire duration of the interval.

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Question 11 of 75

An RBT is plotting data on a line graph. The x-axis (horizontal) usually represents which variable in ABA?

The x-axis typically represents time or sessions to show progress over a period.

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Question 12 of 75

When looking at a graph, the RBT notices that the data points are moving steadily upward. What does this describe?

Trend refers to the general direction in which the data path is moving.

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Question 13 of 75

An RBT is asked to observe a client and write down exactly what happens before a behavior, the behavior itself, and what happens immediately after. What is this called?

ABC data (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) is a descriptive assessment tool.

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Question 14 of 75

A supervisor asks an RBT to conduct a 'Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement' (MSWO) assessment. The RBT puts 5 items in a line and lets the client pick one. What happens next?

In MSWO, once an item is selected, it is not placed back in the array for the next trial.

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Question 15 of 75

During a session, an RBT notices the client keeps reaching for a specific toy truck. The RBT allows the client to play with it for 30 seconds to see if it functions as a reinforcer. What is this?

Free operant assessments involve observing what the client gravitates toward in an enriched environment.

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Question 16 of 75

An RBT is assisting with a functional analysis. In one condition, the RBT provides a demand and then removes the demand if the client screams. What is this condition testing?

Removing a demand contingent on behavior tests for escape as a function.

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Question 17 of 75

The supervisor asks the RBT to conduct a 'Paired Choice' preference assessment. How many items are presented to the client at one time?

Paired choice (forced choice) involves presenting two items simultaneously.

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Question 18 of 75

An RBT is helping with an assessment by checking if the client can perform a task (like washing hands) without any prompts before training begins. What is this called?

A probe or baseline assessment determines the current level of a skill before intervention.

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Question 19 of 75

A client's parents report that the child 'acts out' to get attention. The supervisor asks the RBT to collect ABC data to verify this. What role is the RBT playing?

RBTs assist with assessments by collecting data as directed by the BCBA.

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Question 20 of 75

During an assessment, the RBT presents one item at a time to the client and records whether they approach it, touch it, or push it away. What type of assessment is this?

Single stimulus (successive choice) presents items one by one.

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Question 21 of 75

An RBT is asked to help define a behavior in 'observable and measurable terms.' Which of the following is the best definition for hitting?

A behavior definition must be objective, clear, and complete, focusing on topography.

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Question 22 of 75

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of behavior?

The four functions are SEAT: Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangible. Control is not a formal function.

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Question 23 of 75

An RBT is conducting a session and notes that the room is very loud and crowded today. They record this in the session notes. This is an example of what?

Setting events are environmental conditions that can affect the likelihood of a behavior.

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Question 24 of 75

A supervisor asks the RBT to run a 'Reinforcer Assessment.' What is the goal of this?

A reinforcer assessment measures the effect of a stimulus on the rate of behavior.

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Question 25 of 75

An RBT is teaching a child to say 'Apple' when they see an apple. When the child says 'Apple,' the RBT gives them a piece of apple. What is this?

NET occurs in the natural environment and uses functional reinforcers related to the activity.

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Question 26 of 75

An RBT is using a most-to-least prompting hierarchy to teach a child to point to a picture. Which prompt would they use first?

Most-to-least starts with the most intrusive prompt (Full Physical).

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Question 27 of 75

A child is learning to brush their teeth. The RBT prompts the child through every step except the very last one (putting the brush in the holder), which the child does independently. What is this?

Backward chaining teaches the last step first and moves backward through the sequence.

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Question 28 of 75

An RBT provides a reinforcer every 3 times a client completes a math problem. What schedule of reinforcement is this?

Fixed Ratio (FR) provides reinforcement after a set number of responses.

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Question 29 of 75

A client is being taught to differentiate between a circle and a square. The RBT reinforces 'circle' only when the circle is present and not when the square is present. What is this?

Discrimination training involves reinforcing a behavior in the presence of one stimulus but not others.

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Question 30 of 75

An RBT is teaching a client to put on a coat. The RBT helps the client with every single step during every session. What chaining procedure is this?

Total task chaining involves teaching/prompting all steps in the chain during every session.

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Question 31 of 75

A child is learning to say 'Please.' At first, the RBT reinforces any sound. Then, only 'Plea.' Finally, only the full word 'Please.' What is this?

Shaping is the differential reinforcement of successive approximations to a target behavior.

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Question 32 of 75

An RBT is working on 'Generalization' with a client. Which of the following is an example of generalization?

Generalization is when a skill is performed across different people, settings, or stimuli.

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Question 33 of 75

When using 'Least-to-Most' prompting to teach a client to wash their hands, which prompt would come after a verbal prompt if the client does not respond?

In a least-to-most hierarchy, the RBT moves from less intrusive (verbal/visual) to more intrusive (gestural/modeling).

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Question 34 of 75

An RBT is using a Token Economy. The client earns a sticker for every 5 minutes of 'quiet hands.' Once they get 5 stickers, they can trade them for 10 minutes of iPad. What are the stickers?

Tokens are generalized conditioned reinforcers that are exchanged for backup reinforcers.

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Question 35 of 75

An RBT is teaching a client to identify the color blue. They use a very large blue card and a very small red card. Over time, they make the red card bigger until they are the same size. What is this?

Stimulus fading involves changing a physical dimension of a stimulus to transfer control.

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Question 36 of 75

A supervisor tells the RBT to use a 'Variable Interval 2-minute' (VI-2) schedule. When should the RBT provide reinforcement?

Variable Interval (VI) provides reinforcement for the first response after an average amount of time.

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Question 37 of 75

The RBT is using a 'Transfer of Stimulus Control' procedure. This means they are trying to move the client's response from being controlled by a prompt to being controlled by:

The goal of stimulus control transfer is to have the natural SD evoke the behavior without prompts.

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Question 38 of 75

An RBT is teaching a child to tie their shoes using forward chaining. Which step is taught to independence first?

Forward chaining begins by teaching the first step in the task analysis.

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Question 39 of 75

Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) is characterized by:

DTT is highly structured, uses massed trials, and is teacher-led.

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Question 40 of 75

A client has mastered 'washing hands' in the clinic. The RBT goes to the client's home to ensure they can still do it there. What is the RBT checking for?

Generalization includes performing the skill in different environments.

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Question 41 of 75

A client learned to zip their jacket last month. The RBT checks today (without any recent training) to see if the client can still do it. What is the RBT checking for?

Maintenance is the ability to perform a skill over time after training has ended.

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Question 42 of 75

A client engages in hair pulling to get a toy. The RBT is told to use 'Extinction.' What should the RBT do when the client pulls hair?

Extinction involves withholding the reinforcement that previously maintained the behavior.

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Question 43 of 75

An RBT is using DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior) to reduce hand-biting. Which behavior would be reinforced?

In DRI, you reinforce a behavior that cannot physically occur at the same time as the problem behavior.

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Question 44 of 75

A client screams for attention. The RBT is instructed to use DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior). What should the RBT do?

DRA involves reinforcing a functional alternative while placing the problem behavior on extinction.

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Question 45 of 75

When an RBT starts using extinction, the client's behavior temporarily gets much worse (louder, more frequent) before it starts to decrease. This is called an:

An extinction burst is a temporary increase in the rate/intensity of a behavior when extinction is first implemented.

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Question 46 of 75

A supervisor asks an RBT to use DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior). The RBT sets a timer for 5 minutes. When does the client get a reinforcer?

DRO provides reinforcement if the problem behavior does not occur during a specific interval.

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Question 47 of 75

A client throws toys to get out of doing work. The RBT is told to use 'Escape Extinction.' What does this look like?

Escape extinction means not allowing the individual to 'escape' the demand contingent on the problem behavior.

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Question 48 of 75

Which of the following is a 'Positive Punishment' procedure?

Positive punishment involves adding a stimulus (like a reprimand) that decreases the future frequency of behavior.

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Question 49 of 75

An RBT is told to use 'Response Cost' for a client who uses a token board. What does this mean?

Response cost is a type of negative punishment where a specific amount of reinforcement is lost.

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Question 50 of 75

A client engages in skin picking. The BCBA believes it is maintained by 'Automatic Reinforcement.' What does this mean?

Automatic reinforcement (sensory) is not mediated by another person.

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Question 51 of 75

A client's behavior plan includes 'Antecedent Manipulations.' Which of the following is an antecedent manipulation?

Antecedent manipulations occur before the behavior to prevent it from happening.

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Question 52 of 75

A supervisor tells the RBT that a behavior is 'Socially Mediated.' What does this mean?

Socially mediated reinforcement is provided by another person (Attention, Escape, Tangibles).

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Question 53 of 75

An RBT is using 'High-Probability Request Sequence' (High-P). What is the first thing they should do?

High-P (Behavioral Momentum) involves giving easy tasks before a high-effort task.

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Question 54 of 75

What is the primary goal of a behavior reduction plan?

Behavior plans aim to reduce problem behaviors and replace them with adaptive ones.

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Question 55 of 75

An RBT is writing a session note. Which of the following is the most objective statement?

Session notes must be objective and observable, using counts and durations rather than emotions.

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Question 56 of 75

How long must ABA client records be stored according to most ethical and legal standards?

Most regulations (and the BACB) require records to be kept for at least 7 years.

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Question 57 of 75

An RBT notices bruises on a client's back that look like finger marks. What is the RBT's legal obligation?

RBTs are mandated reporters and must follow legal requirements for reporting suspected abuse.

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Question 58 of 75

During a session, the client's mother mentions they are starting a new medication. What should the RBT do?

Any variables that might affect the client (meds, illness) must be reported to the supervisor.

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Question 59 of 75

An RBT needs to talk to a supervisor about a client in a public coffee shop. What should they do?

To maintain HIPAA/confidentiality, avoid identifying info in public.

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Question 60 of 75

An RBT is finished with their session. When should the session note be completed?

Documentation should be timely to ensure accuracy.

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Question 61 of 75

The BCBA asks the RBT to assist with 'Functional Communication Training' (FCT). What is the RBT likely doing?

FCT is an antecedent intervention that teaches a communicative replacement behavior.

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Question 62 of 75

A client's family offers the RBT a $50 gift card for the holidays. What should the RBT do?

RBTs must not accept gifts from clients to avoid dual relationships and conflicts of interest.

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Question 63 of 75

An RBT finds out that their new client is actually their neighbor's son. What should the RBT do?

This is a potential dual relationship and must be reported to ensure ethical boundaries.

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Question 64 of 75

Which of the following is a violation of the RBT Ethics Code?

Posting client photos on social media violates confidentiality and privacy.

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Question 65 of 75

The RBT's primary role in the service delivery system is:

RBTs are primarily responsible for the direct implementation of services.

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Question 66 of 75

If an RBT is unsure how to implement a specific program, what is the best course of action?

It is the RBT's responsibility to seek supervision when they are unsure.

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Question 67 of 75

An RBT is feeling very stressed and burnt out, and it is affecting their performance with clients. What should they do?

The ethics code requires RBTs to address personal issues that may impact their work.

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Question 68 of 75

An RBT wants to become a BCBA. They decide to start telling parents they are a 'Senior RBT' to sound more professional. Is this okay?

Honesty and accurate representation of credentials are required.

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Question 69 of 75

A client's father asks the RBT for a date. What should the RBT do?

Romantic or sexual relationships with clients or their family members are strictly prohibited.

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Question 70 of 75

How often must an RBT be supervised by a BCBA according to the minimum standards?

The current requirement is 5% of hours per month.

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Question 71 of 75

What should an RBT do if a client is in immediate physical danger?

Safety is the priority in emergency situations.

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Question 72 of 75

An RBT is asked to perform a task they have not been trained on. What should they do?

RBTs must only provide services for which they have been trained and are competent.

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Question 73 of 75

What is the main goal of the RBT Ethics Code?

The ethics code exists to protect the vulnerable population served.

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Question 74 of 75

A client's parent asks the RBT to babysit on the weekend for extra cash. Is this allowed?

Babysitting for a client constitutes a dual relationship.

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Question 75 of 75

An RBT notices another RBT being rough with a client. What is the first step they should take?

The safety of the client and ethical reporting are paramount.

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