RBT EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
and EXAM PREPARATION
Which of the following is not a productive way to respond to feedback:
a. Improve collaboration and outcomes for clients and families
b. View all feedback as potentially helpful
c. Protect your viewpoint, ignoring new information
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-C- Protect your
viewpoint, ignoring new information
Which of the following is/are consistent with the Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code as it relates to Professional Development:
a. They apply to Behavior Analysts and RBTs
b. They help maintain a reasonable level of awareness of current scientific
and professional information within the field of activity
c. They ensure ongoing efforts to maintain competence in skills utilized
bymeans of reading appropriate literature, attending conferences, and
conventions, participating in workshops, and/or obtaining Behavior
Analyst Certification Board certification
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D- All of the above
,T/F: The behavior analyst recommends reinforcement rather than
punishment whenever possible. If punishment procedures are necessary,
the behavior analyst always includes reinforcement procedures for
alternative behavior in the program. - CORRECT ANSWER-T
Which of the following is not an example of maintaining Confidentiality?
a. Behavior analysts have a primary obligation & take reasonable
precautions to respect the confidentiality of those with whom they work or
consult, recognizing that confidentiality may be established by law,
institutional rules, or professional or scientific relationships.
b. Clients have a right to confidentiality. Unless it is not feasible or is
contraindicated, the discussion of confidentiality occurs at the outset of the
relationship and thereafter as new circumstances may warrant.
c. Behavior analyst excluded information germane to the purpose for which
communication was made in written and oral reports, consultations, and
the like. - CORRECT ANSWER-C- Behavior analyst excluded
information germane to the purpose for which communication was made in
written and oral reports, consultations, and the like.
Which of the following most accurately describes functional assessment?
a. Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
b. Antecedents and consequences
c. Positive punishment and negative punishment
,d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-B- Antecedents and
consequences
Behavior analysts who are responsible for education and training programs
and supervisory activities seek to ensure that the programs and supervisory
activities: - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide the proper experiences, &
meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other goals for which
claims are made by the program or supervisor.
Which of the following are not permissible in research deception?
a. Behavior analyst John conducts a study involving deception,
determining that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study's
prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that equally
effective alternative procedures that do not use deception are not feasible.
b. Behavior analyst John deceived research participants about significant
aspects that would affect their willingness to participate, such as physical
risks, discomfort, or unpleasant emotional experiences.
c. Unintentionally misleading a participant in a study to obscure the real
Purpose of the study.
d. Deception that was an integral feature of the design and conduct
of an experiment was explained to participants as early as is feasible,
preferably at the conclusion of their participation, but no later than at the
conclusion of the research. - CORRECT ANSWER-B- Behavior
analyst John deceived research participants about significant aspects that
, would affect their willingness to participate, such as physical risks,
discomfort, or unpleasant emotional experiences.
I am a RBT working with a client in the family home. Mom has approved
for me to record the client on my iPhone to work on increasing appropriate
social interaction w/ his brother. After an evening sess, my best friend asks
to see the funny emoji I sent to her earlier in the week. I give her my phone
& she scrolls through my pictures, forgetting that I hadn't yet deleted the
video of my client and his brother that I sent to the analyst earlier. While I
am in the other room, my friend sees the video & opens it. After several
minutes, I went back in the room to find her watching the video of my
session. What should I do in this instance?
a. Tell my friend that what she watched is confidential and delete the video
b. Notify the BACB that my RBT Certification should be revoked
c. Tell the analyst on my case, as well as the parent on my case, what
happened and assure that I never make this mistake in the future
d. A and C - CORRECT ANSWER-D- Tell my friend that what she
watched is confidential and delete the video, & Tell the analyst on my case,
as well as the parent on my case, what
happened and ensure that I never make this mistake in the future
T/F: As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) I can make
recommendations regarding a child's diagnosis?
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER-b- False
GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
and EXAM PREPARATION
Which of the following is not a productive way to respond to feedback:
a. Improve collaboration and outcomes for clients and families
b. View all feedback as potentially helpful
c. Protect your viewpoint, ignoring new information
d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-C- Protect your
viewpoint, ignoring new information
Which of the following is/are consistent with the Professional and Ethical
Compliance Code as it relates to Professional Development:
a. They apply to Behavior Analysts and RBTs
b. They help maintain a reasonable level of awareness of current scientific
and professional information within the field of activity
c. They ensure ongoing efforts to maintain competence in skills utilized
bymeans of reading appropriate literature, attending conferences, and
conventions, participating in workshops, and/or obtaining Behavior
Analyst Certification Board certification
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D- All of the above
,T/F: The behavior analyst recommends reinforcement rather than
punishment whenever possible. If punishment procedures are necessary,
the behavior analyst always includes reinforcement procedures for
alternative behavior in the program. - CORRECT ANSWER-T
Which of the following is not an example of maintaining Confidentiality?
a. Behavior analysts have a primary obligation & take reasonable
precautions to respect the confidentiality of those with whom they work or
consult, recognizing that confidentiality may be established by law,
institutional rules, or professional or scientific relationships.
b. Clients have a right to confidentiality. Unless it is not feasible or is
contraindicated, the discussion of confidentiality occurs at the outset of the
relationship and thereafter as new circumstances may warrant.
c. Behavior analyst excluded information germane to the purpose for which
communication was made in written and oral reports, consultations, and
the like. - CORRECT ANSWER-C- Behavior analyst excluded
information germane to the purpose for which communication was made in
written and oral reports, consultations, and the like.
Which of the following most accurately describes functional assessment?
a. Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
b. Antecedents and consequences
c. Positive punishment and negative punishment
,d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-B- Antecedents and
consequences
Behavior analysts who are responsible for education and training programs
and supervisory activities seek to ensure that the programs and supervisory
activities: - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide the proper experiences, &
meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other goals for which
claims are made by the program or supervisor.
Which of the following are not permissible in research deception?
a. Behavior analyst John conducts a study involving deception,
determining that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study's
prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that equally
effective alternative procedures that do not use deception are not feasible.
b. Behavior analyst John deceived research participants about significant
aspects that would affect their willingness to participate, such as physical
risks, discomfort, or unpleasant emotional experiences.
c. Unintentionally misleading a participant in a study to obscure the real
Purpose of the study.
d. Deception that was an integral feature of the design and conduct
of an experiment was explained to participants as early as is feasible,
preferably at the conclusion of their participation, but no later than at the
conclusion of the research. - CORRECT ANSWER-B- Behavior
analyst John deceived research participants about significant aspects that
, would affect their willingness to participate, such as physical risks,
discomfort, or unpleasant emotional experiences.
I am a RBT working with a client in the family home. Mom has approved
for me to record the client on my iPhone to work on increasing appropriate
social interaction w/ his brother. After an evening sess, my best friend asks
to see the funny emoji I sent to her earlier in the week. I give her my phone
& she scrolls through my pictures, forgetting that I hadn't yet deleted the
video of my client and his brother that I sent to the analyst earlier. While I
am in the other room, my friend sees the video & opens it. After several
minutes, I went back in the room to find her watching the video of my
session. What should I do in this instance?
a. Tell my friend that what she watched is confidential and delete the video
b. Notify the BACB that my RBT Certification should be revoked
c. Tell the analyst on my case, as well as the parent on my case, what
happened and assure that I never make this mistake in the future
d. A and C - CORRECT ANSWER-D- Tell my friend that what she
watched is confidential and delete the video, & Tell the analyst on my case,
as well as the parent on my case, what
happened and ensure that I never make this mistake in the future
T/F: As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) I can make
recommendations regarding a child's diagnosis?
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWER-b- False
