BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions) and answers already
passed 2026/2027
A fair pair rule - correct answer A major component of aba is reduction of problem behaviors that serve
some sort of function for the individual. Whenever you remove a bx, it is essential that you replace it
with another bx that serves the same fx. This is considered a/the ----?
Conceptually systematic - correct answer Whenever Sally conducts parent training she makes certain
that she is explaining in non-technical language. However, she still sticks to the principles and concepts
of behavior analysis. Sally is following what dimension of behavior analysis?
B - correct answer Which of the following is an advantage of using a multiple baseline design?
a. You are able to test multiple intx rapidly.
b. you can establish experimental control w/o reversing the intx.
c. It is the strongest experimental design in terms of establishing experimental control.
d. Decreases in bx happen gradually based on pre-determined levels.
Joe is reinforced on a FR4 schedule for all DTT program. Today, the schedule changed to a VR3. Joe's
responding slowed and he started to standup out of his chair. What best explains what might be
occurring?
a. Joe is bored of the programming and needs harder material.
b. Joe is experiencing ratio strain.
c. Joe is satiated on the SR
d. Joe's bx was mistakenly reinforced. - correct answer B
,Zac will engage in maladaptive bx throughout the day and into the night regardless of the envt he is in or
things going on around him. These bx occur at a high rate and on a consistent basis. What would be the
best approach to reducing these bx?
a. Design a bx plan that includes a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement for when Zac engages in the
appropriate bx.
b. Begin a punishment procedure using a low intensity punisher for when Zac engages in the problem
bx.
c. Implement a procedure where Zac is reinforced in the absence of problem behaviors.
d. Use an extinction procedure that calls for planned ignoring when Zac engages in these bx. - correct
answer C
A/C both right, but it occurs consistently so DRO comes in first. Reduce the bx first and then implement
sched. of rf.
St. Cloud High School uses direct instruction as their primary method of teaching. Which of the following
answer choices best describes what a direct instruction classroom at the high school might look like?
a. Students are assessed at the beginning of the year. Based on that assessment they are given
assignments and allowed to move at their own pace until they hit a mastery criteria.
b. The teacher in the classroom teaches using fast-paced instruction. She then assesses students
frequently and forms groups based on the assessments.
c. Student performance is charted immediately with the primary intention of increasing fluency.
d. Teachers take adv. of their envirnt and use situations that occur throughout the day as learning
opportunities. - correct answer B
You are a BA working with a family of 4 children. You successfully train the parents and siblings of the
client to implement a differential rf procedure for the client's aggression. Which of the following steps
should you take next?
a. Id the fx of the aggression
b. Train the family on punishment procedures to use if diff rf does not work.
c. implement bx plans for the siblings.
d. inform the family that there may be a temporary increase in aggression. - correct answer D
, Diff RF uses extinction, so there may be temporary increase in the bx.
Which of the following graphs and/or charts display frequency of change over time?
a. Standard Celeration chart
b. Line graph
c. Scatterplot
d. Withdrawal graph - correct answer A
Which of the following basic reinforcement schedules produces a scallop effect?
a. FR
b. VR
c. FI
d. VI - correct answer C
A sign telling you that a vending machine is broken is ---,. but if you put your money in a vending
machine and nothing comes out its ---?
a. contingency-shaped, rule-governed
b. rule-governed, contingency-shaped
c. rule-governed, rule-governed
d. contingency- shaped, contingency-shaped - correct answer B
contingency-shaped: BX idea, immediate consequences
rule-governed: verbally mediated (spoken, sign lang, movement)
Before Susan, a BCBA, finalizes her tx plan, she makes sure she conducts at least 3 direct observations
with her client. This most closely adheres to what attitudes of science?
a. Parsimony
practice questions) and answers already
passed 2026/2027
A fair pair rule - correct answer A major component of aba is reduction of problem behaviors that serve
some sort of function for the individual. Whenever you remove a bx, it is essential that you replace it
with another bx that serves the same fx. This is considered a/the ----?
Conceptually systematic - correct answer Whenever Sally conducts parent training she makes certain
that she is explaining in non-technical language. However, she still sticks to the principles and concepts
of behavior analysis. Sally is following what dimension of behavior analysis?
B - correct answer Which of the following is an advantage of using a multiple baseline design?
a. You are able to test multiple intx rapidly.
b. you can establish experimental control w/o reversing the intx.
c. It is the strongest experimental design in terms of establishing experimental control.
d. Decreases in bx happen gradually based on pre-determined levels.
Joe is reinforced on a FR4 schedule for all DTT program. Today, the schedule changed to a VR3. Joe's
responding slowed and he started to standup out of his chair. What best explains what might be
occurring?
a. Joe is bored of the programming and needs harder material.
b. Joe is experiencing ratio strain.
c. Joe is satiated on the SR
d. Joe's bx was mistakenly reinforced. - correct answer B
,Zac will engage in maladaptive bx throughout the day and into the night regardless of the envt he is in or
things going on around him. These bx occur at a high rate and on a consistent basis. What would be the
best approach to reducing these bx?
a. Design a bx plan that includes a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement for when Zac engages in the
appropriate bx.
b. Begin a punishment procedure using a low intensity punisher for when Zac engages in the problem
bx.
c. Implement a procedure where Zac is reinforced in the absence of problem behaviors.
d. Use an extinction procedure that calls for planned ignoring when Zac engages in these bx. - correct
answer C
A/C both right, but it occurs consistently so DRO comes in first. Reduce the bx first and then implement
sched. of rf.
St. Cloud High School uses direct instruction as their primary method of teaching. Which of the following
answer choices best describes what a direct instruction classroom at the high school might look like?
a. Students are assessed at the beginning of the year. Based on that assessment they are given
assignments and allowed to move at their own pace until they hit a mastery criteria.
b. The teacher in the classroom teaches using fast-paced instruction. She then assesses students
frequently and forms groups based on the assessments.
c. Student performance is charted immediately with the primary intention of increasing fluency.
d. Teachers take adv. of their envirnt and use situations that occur throughout the day as learning
opportunities. - correct answer B
You are a BA working with a family of 4 children. You successfully train the parents and siblings of the
client to implement a differential rf procedure for the client's aggression. Which of the following steps
should you take next?
a. Id the fx of the aggression
b. Train the family on punishment procedures to use if diff rf does not work.
c. implement bx plans for the siblings.
d. inform the family that there may be a temporary increase in aggression. - correct answer D
, Diff RF uses extinction, so there may be temporary increase in the bx.
Which of the following graphs and/or charts display frequency of change over time?
a. Standard Celeration chart
b. Line graph
c. Scatterplot
d. Withdrawal graph - correct answer A
Which of the following basic reinforcement schedules produces a scallop effect?
a. FR
b. VR
c. FI
d. VI - correct answer C
A sign telling you that a vending machine is broken is ---,. but if you put your money in a vending
machine and nothing comes out its ---?
a. contingency-shaped, rule-governed
b. rule-governed, contingency-shaped
c. rule-governed, rule-governed
d. contingency- shaped, contingency-shaped - correct answer B
contingency-shaped: BX idea, immediate consequences
rule-governed: verbally mediated (spoken, sign lang, movement)
Before Susan, a BCBA, finalizes her tx plan, she makes sure she conducts at least 3 direct observations
with her client. This most closely adheres to what attitudes of science?
a. Parsimony
