OFFICIAL CBMT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a music therapy session.
Which of the following is the music therapist's MOST effective response to redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay." - ANS The answer is C. Reasoning: Song direction is
better. (Melody)
A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke on the left side of the
brain and exhibits significant language comprehension issues. It is MOST effective to provide
ongoing acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context. - ANS The answer is B. Reasoning: A has too
much processing issues. D is more confusing.
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, A music therapist is working with a client who is depressed and withdrawn. In an improvised
dyad, the music therapist gradually changes the tempo, range, and articulation while reflecting
and supporting any change in playing by the client. Which of the following is the music therapist
MOST likely attempting to encourage?
A. response to musical behavioral cues
B. improvement in sustained attention
C. increased emotional expressiveness
D. demonstration of sensory awareness - ANS The answer is C.
When playing a song for a group of clients, the music therapist is reminded of feelings of love
for a romantic interest. The therapist should
A. play this song in future sessions only when feeling uninspired.
B. continue working and internally acknowledge these feelings.
C. store these feelings with the clients when the song is over.
D. block these feelings out and focus on the clients' needs. - ANS The answer is B. Reasoning:
Transference and Countertransference.
A music therapist is working with a group of young women with eating disorders. The goal is to
verbalize thoughts and feelings. The music therapist wants to lead a group vocal improvisation,
but the women find it difficult to use their voices in a free and expressive way. Which of the
following is the music therapist's BEST action to prepare the group for vocal improvisation?
A. Let the group pick songs they especially like to sing together.
B. Help them write a group song using words fro each woman.
C. Do a vocal call-and-response with the therapist leading.
D. Have each woman talk to the group about her fears. - ANS The answer is C.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starts pacing during a music therapy session.
Which of the following is the music therapist's MOST effective response to redirect the child?
A. Tap on the chair.
B. Play sol-do on xylophone.
C. Sing a melodic phrase "sit down."
D. Chant a rhythmic pattern "it's okay." - ANS The answer is C. Reasoning: Song direction is
better. (Melody)
A music therapist is working with a patient who has suffered a stroke on the left side of the
brain and exhibits significant language comprehension issues. It is MOST effective to provide
ongoing acknowledgement and reflection of the client's responses through
A. exaggerated verbal and nonverbal prompts.
B. simple non-verbal cues and gestures.
C. simple singing of directions through a song.
D. detailed instructions which create context. - ANS The answer is B. Reasoning: A has too
much processing issues. D is more confusing.
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, A music therapist is working with a client who is depressed and withdrawn. In an improvised
dyad, the music therapist gradually changes the tempo, range, and articulation while reflecting
and supporting any change in playing by the client. Which of the following is the music therapist
MOST likely attempting to encourage?
A. response to musical behavioral cues
B. improvement in sustained attention
C. increased emotional expressiveness
D. demonstration of sensory awareness - ANS The answer is C.
When playing a song for a group of clients, the music therapist is reminded of feelings of love
for a romantic interest. The therapist should
A. play this song in future sessions only when feeling uninspired.
B. continue working and internally acknowledge these feelings.
C. store these feelings with the clients when the song is over.
D. block these feelings out and focus on the clients' needs. - ANS The answer is B. Reasoning:
Transference and Countertransference.
A music therapist is working with a group of young women with eating disorders. The goal is to
verbalize thoughts and feelings. The music therapist wants to lead a group vocal improvisation,
but the women find it difficult to use their voices in a free and expressive way. Which of the
following is the music therapist's BEST action to prepare the group for vocal improvisation?
A. Let the group pick songs they especially like to sing together.
B. Help them write a group song using words fro each woman.
C. Do a vocal call-and-response with the therapist leading.
D. Have each woman talk to the group about her fears. - ANS The answer is C.
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