BCBA MOCK EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
It appears that little Jo-Jo's target behavior occurs in about 9 out of 10 periods in a day.
What would be the best interval recording IOA method to use?
A. trial-by-trial interval
B. unscored interval
C. exact count
D. scored interval
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
unscored interval
Question 2
Each of these fit within the same dimensional quality of behavior EXCEPT:
A. Duration
B. Frequency
C. Rate
D. Celeration
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Duration
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,Question 3
You have been asked to provide detailed training on the process of conducting an
assessment. Which of the following would be the best way to train others?
A. Use video to record your next assessment. Model the procedures during the video and
offer a detailed explanation of the procedures. Provide time for a question and answer
period afterward.
B. Describe the assessment process and demonstration of procedures. Watch attendees
practice the procedure, review, and provide verbal feedback.
C. Use shaping by reinforcing the most appropriate attempt as the procedure progresses.
Each time the attendee performs the behavior, only provide reinforcement for that level
of performance, but no lower.
D. Establish a written protocol for the procedures. Use the protocol to demonstrate the
procedure, answer any questions the attendees have and provide feedback.
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Describe
Question 4
You have been asked to provide detailed training on the process of conducting an
assessment. Which of the following would be the best way to train others?
A. Use video to record your next assessment. Model the procedures during the video and
offer a detailed explanation of the procedures. Provide time for a question and answer
period afterward.
B. Describe the assessment process and demonstration of procedures. Watch attendees
practice the procedure, review, and provide verbal feedback.
C. Use shaping by reinforcing the most appropriate attempt as the procedure progresses.
Each time the attendee performs the behavior, only provide reinforcement for that level
of performance, but no lower.
D. Establish a written protocol for the procedures. Use the protocol to demonstrate the
procedure, answer any questions the attendees have and provide feedback.
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, B.
Describe the assessment process and demonstration of procedures. Watch attendees
practice the procedure, review, and provide verbal feedback.
Question 5
Joanna, Yohan, and J.T. are all lead RBTs at Jumping For Joy ABA. Joanna has worked at the
clinic for 3 years and has received outstanding performance reviews each year with the
company. Yohan and J.T. have each been with the company for 2 years. Recently, their
supervisor noticed that both Yohan and J.T. had not submitted session notes for the past
month. The supervisor observed Yohan and determined the root of the issue was due to a
lack of reinforcement. Yohan expressed that she does not feel appreciated. Yohan also
stated that much of her motivation comes from the support of others through words of
affirmation. The root cause of J.T.'s performance issue is that of a lack of motivation. JT has
expressed, and it has been observed, that unless he is able to reach the bonus criteria, J.T.
does not submit notes on time. In order to mitigate Yohan's performance issue, the
supervisor should implement which of the follow
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Implement a dependent group that reinforces on-time submission of notes.
Question 6
As a BCBA, you define "sitting" as remaining seated for 3 minutes or more. You provide
Jess with reinforcement each time she "sits". What schedule of reinforcement are you
implementing?
A. Fixed interval
B. Fixed ratio
C. Fixed time
D. Variable interval
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
3
, Fixed ratio
Question 7
Of the following, this is least important to consider when selecting a measurement
system:
A. If the measurement system fits the dimension of the behavior to be reported
B. If the method would be most appropriate for the given situation
C. Behavior change goals and the expected direction of behavior change
D. If the measurement system will account for every instance of the behavior
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
If the measurement system will account for every instance of the behavior
Question 8
Prior to conducting a preference assessment, which of the following would be most
important to know?
A. Length of the observation period
B. The setting for conducting an assessment
C. What the learner does prior to the assessment
D. Types of interventions that will be implemented using these assessed preferences.
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
What the learner does prior to the assessment
Question 9
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
It appears that little Jo-Jo's target behavior occurs in about 9 out of 10 periods in a day.
What would be the best interval recording IOA method to use?
A. trial-by-trial interval
B. unscored interval
C. exact count
D. scored interval
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
unscored interval
Question 2
Each of these fit within the same dimensional quality of behavior EXCEPT:
A. Duration
B. Frequency
C. Rate
D. Celeration
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Duration
1
,Question 3
You have been asked to provide detailed training on the process of conducting an
assessment. Which of the following would be the best way to train others?
A. Use video to record your next assessment. Model the procedures during the video and
offer a detailed explanation of the procedures. Provide time for a question and answer
period afterward.
B. Describe the assessment process and demonstration of procedures. Watch attendees
practice the procedure, review, and provide verbal feedback.
C. Use shaping by reinforcing the most appropriate attempt as the procedure progresses.
Each time the attendee performs the behavior, only provide reinforcement for that level
of performance, but no lower.
D. Establish a written protocol for the procedures. Use the protocol to demonstrate the
procedure, answer any questions the attendees have and provide feedback.
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Describe
Question 4
You have been asked to provide detailed training on the process of conducting an
assessment. Which of the following would be the best way to train others?
A. Use video to record your next assessment. Model the procedures during the video and
offer a detailed explanation of the procedures. Provide time for a question and answer
period afterward.
B. Describe the assessment process and demonstration of procedures. Watch attendees
practice the procedure, review, and provide verbal feedback.
C. Use shaping by reinforcing the most appropriate attempt as the procedure progresses.
Each time the attendee performs the behavior, only provide reinforcement for that level
of performance, but no lower.
D. Establish a written protocol for the procedures. Use the protocol to demonstrate the
procedure, answer any questions the attendees have and provide feedback.
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, B.
Describe the assessment process and demonstration of procedures. Watch attendees
practice the procedure, review, and provide verbal feedback.
Question 5
Joanna, Yohan, and J.T. are all lead RBTs at Jumping For Joy ABA. Joanna has worked at the
clinic for 3 years and has received outstanding performance reviews each year with the
company. Yohan and J.T. have each been with the company for 2 years. Recently, their
supervisor noticed that both Yohan and J.T. had not submitted session notes for the past
month. The supervisor observed Yohan and determined the root of the issue was due to a
lack of reinforcement. Yohan expressed that she does not feel appreciated. Yohan also
stated that much of her motivation comes from the support of others through words of
affirmation. The root cause of J.T.'s performance issue is that of a lack of motivation. JT has
expressed, and it has been observed, that unless he is able to reach the bonus criteria, J.T.
does not submit notes on time. In order to mitigate Yohan's performance issue, the
supervisor should implement which of the follow
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Implement a dependent group that reinforces on-time submission of notes.
Question 6
As a BCBA, you define "sitting" as remaining seated for 3 minutes or more. You provide
Jess with reinforcement each time she "sits". What schedule of reinforcement are you
implementing?
A. Fixed interval
B. Fixed ratio
C. Fixed time
D. Variable interval
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
3
, Fixed ratio
Question 7
Of the following, this is least important to consider when selecting a measurement
system:
A. If the measurement system fits the dimension of the behavior to be reported
B. If the method would be most appropriate for the given situation
C. Behavior change goals and the expected direction of behavior change
D. If the measurement system will account for every instance of the behavior
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
If the measurement system will account for every instance of the behavior
Question 8
Prior to conducting a preference assessment, which of the following would be most
important to know?
A. Length of the observation period
B. The setting for conducting an assessment
C. What the learner does prior to the assessment
D. Types of interventions that will be implemented using these assessed preferences.
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
What the learner does prior to the assessment
Question 9
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