QASP S EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Cultural Sensitivity. Answer: They maintain culturally responsive
practices and prioritize individualized supports.
◉ Supervision. Answer: QASP-Ss must work under the ongoing
supervision of a QBA, BCBA, BCBA-D, or licensed psychologist.
◉ Supervision of ABATs and BTs. Answer: They may supervise
ABATs and BTs, with a minimum of 5% of the supervisee's hours
under their oversight.
◉ Remote Supervision. Answer: Supervision may occur remotely
using HIPAA-compliant platforms and must include performance
feedback and competency-based assessments.
◉ Renewal Requirements. Answer: The QASP-S credential is valid for
2 years.
◉ Continuing Education (CEUs). Answer: To renew, certificate
holders must complete 20 hours of Continuing Education (CEUs).
,◉ Live Learning Formats. Answer: At least 25% of CEUs (5 hours)
must be obtained through live learning formats (e.g., webinars,
workshops).
◉ CEU Domains. Answer: CEUs must cover a range of domains
including ethics, client-centered practice, diversity, and applied
behavior analysis.
◉ Dual/Multiple Relationships. Answer: This ethical consideration
refers to situations in which a professional has more than one role
or relationship with a client.
◉ Professional Boundaries. Answer: These are the limits that define
the professional-client relationship and guide appropriate behavior.
◉ Confidentiality. Answer: This ethical principle involves the
obligation of professionals to keep information shared by clients
confidential.
◉ Privacy. Answer: Privacy relates to an individual's right to control
access to their personal information.
◉ HIPAA. Answer: HIPAA is a U.S. federal law designed to safeguard
the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information
(PHI).
,◉ Mandated Reporting. Answer: ABA professionals are legally
required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of
children, elderly adults, and individuals with disabilities.
◉ Threat of Harm to Self or Others. Answer: If a client poses an
imminent risk of serious harm to themselves or others, ABA
professionals must take reasonable steps to prevent harm.
◉ Duty to Warn/Protect. Answer: ABA professionals must warn the
potential victim or take protective action, per the Tarasoff Duty as
adopted in NC.
◉ Court Orders or Legal Proceedings. Answer: ABA professionals
must comply with court orders requiring the release of confidential
information.
◉ Consent from the Client or Legal Guardian. Answer: Information
may be disclosed with informed, written consent from the client (if
competent) or their legal guardian.
◉ Medical Emergencies. Answer: Confidential information may be
disclosed to medical personnel in the case of a medical emergency,
when the information is necessary to provide treatment.
, ◉ Supervision and Consultation. Answer: Client information may be
shared within supervisory relationships or during professional
consultations, but only as needed and in de-identified form when
possible.
◉ Insurance or Funding Requirements. Answer: Limited disclosure
may be required for billing, audits, or funding purposes (e.g.,
Medicaid or insurance), but only the minimum necessary
information should be released.
◉ Suspected Fraud or Misuse of Services. Answer: If an ABA
professional becomes aware of fraud, misuse of funds, or unethical
billing, they may be required to report it to appropriate regulatory
or legal entities.
◉ Behaviorism. Answer: Behaviorism is a psychological perspective
that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental
processes.
◉ Observable Behavior. Answer: Behaviorism prioritizes observable
and measurable behaviors over thoughts and feelings.
◉ Conditioning. Answer: Learning occurs through two primary
forms of conditioning: Classical Conditioning and Operant
Conditioning.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Cultural Sensitivity. Answer: They maintain culturally responsive
practices and prioritize individualized supports.
◉ Supervision. Answer: QASP-Ss must work under the ongoing
supervision of a QBA, BCBA, BCBA-D, or licensed psychologist.
◉ Supervision of ABATs and BTs. Answer: They may supervise
ABATs and BTs, with a minimum of 5% of the supervisee's hours
under their oversight.
◉ Remote Supervision. Answer: Supervision may occur remotely
using HIPAA-compliant platforms and must include performance
feedback and competency-based assessments.
◉ Renewal Requirements. Answer: The QASP-S credential is valid for
2 years.
◉ Continuing Education (CEUs). Answer: To renew, certificate
holders must complete 20 hours of Continuing Education (CEUs).
,◉ Live Learning Formats. Answer: At least 25% of CEUs (5 hours)
must be obtained through live learning formats (e.g., webinars,
workshops).
◉ CEU Domains. Answer: CEUs must cover a range of domains
including ethics, client-centered practice, diversity, and applied
behavior analysis.
◉ Dual/Multiple Relationships. Answer: This ethical consideration
refers to situations in which a professional has more than one role
or relationship with a client.
◉ Professional Boundaries. Answer: These are the limits that define
the professional-client relationship and guide appropriate behavior.
◉ Confidentiality. Answer: This ethical principle involves the
obligation of professionals to keep information shared by clients
confidential.
◉ Privacy. Answer: Privacy relates to an individual's right to control
access to their personal information.
◉ HIPAA. Answer: HIPAA is a U.S. federal law designed to safeguard
the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information
(PHI).
,◉ Mandated Reporting. Answer: ABA professionals are legally
required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of
children, elderly adults, and individuals with disabilities.
◉ Threat of Harm to Self or Others. Answer: If a client poses an
imminent risk of serious harm to themselves or others, ABA
professionals must take reasonable steps to prevent harm.
◉ Duty to Warn/Protect. Answer: ABA professionals must warn the
potential victim or take protective action, per the Tarasoff Duty as
adopted in NC.
◉ Court Orders or Legal Proceedings. Answer: ABA professionals
must comply with court orders requiring the release of confidential
information.
◉ Consent from the Client or Legal Guardian. Answer: Information
may be disclosed with informed, written consent from the client (if
competent) or their legal guardian.
◉ Medical Emergencies. Answer: Confidential information may be
disclosed to medical personnel in the case of a medical emergency,
when the information is necessary to provide treatment.
, ◉ Supervision and Consultation. Answer: Client information may be
shared within supervisory relationships or during professional
consultations, but only as needed and in de-identified form when
possible.
◉ Insurance or Funding Requirements. Answer: Limited disclosure
may be required for billing, audits, or funding purposes (e.g.,
Medicaid or insurance), but only the minimum necessary
information should be released.
◉ Suspected Fraud or Misuse of Services. Answer: If an ABA
professional becomes aware of fraud, misuse of funds, or unethical
billing, they may be required to report it to appropriate regulatory
or legal entities.
◉ Behaviorism. Answer: Behaviorism is a psychological perspective
that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental
processes.
◉ Observable Behavior. Answer: Behaviorism prioritizes observable
and measurable behaviors over thoughts and feelings.
◉ Conditioning. Answer: Learning occurs through two primary
forms of conditioning: Classical Conditioning and Operant
Conditioning.
