BCAT Practice Exam
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue
was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - ANSLatency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection
procedure would be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - ANSDuration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times
a learner say, "oh no!" - ANSFrequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-task for
an entire 10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10
seconds, he marks no. What type of data recording is Jamaal using? - ANSWhole interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to - ANSBeing able to observe and measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment
process? - ANSRBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - ANSWhen 2 data collectors agree on data collected
at the same time during the display of the behavior
Which of he following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence - ANSAn
RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the
behavior intervention process? - ANSCollecting frequency data during an observation of the
learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - ANSso learners
can increase overall skill repertories
Behavioral shaping involves - ANSReinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - ANSA
discriminative stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - ANSErrorless learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? - ANSThe
reinforcer
, Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan - ANSTell the behavior technician what to
present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - ANSarms up, stand up, and touch
head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - ANScrying when wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a
naturalistic teaching session - ANSWatch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves - ANSSetting an interval for the
problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed
Extinction works by - ANSAbruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to - ANSReduce the
behavior
Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is
effective? - ANScollecting and reviewing intervention data
In a token reinforcement system, taking a toke away from a client who tore up a piece of paper
is an example of - ANSresponse cost
A most to least prompting sequence involves - ANSmoving the prompts to naturally occurring
ones
Which of the following is a behavior? - ANSrunning a race
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: - ANSoperationally
defining the behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? - ANSSo the
behaviors occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best
response to the request? - ANSTell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use
the strategy and ask for them to demonstrate it
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship? - ANSTina and Lois are beast
friends. Lois is an RBT who works with Tina's son
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue
was delivered and a learner responded to the cue? - ANSLatency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection
procedure would be the best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? - ANSDuration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times
a learner say, "oh no!" - ANSFrequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-task for
an entire 10-second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10
seconds, he marks no. What type of data recording is Jamaal using? - ANSWhole interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to - ANSBeing able to observe and measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment
process? - ANSRBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? - ANSWhen 2 data collectors agree on data collected
at the same time during the display of the behavior
Which of he following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence - ANSAn
RBT deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the
behavior intervention process? - ANSCollecting frequency data during an observation of the
learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? - ANSso learners
can increase overall skill repertories
Behavioral shaping involves - ANSReinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: - ANSA
discriminative stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: - ANSErrorless learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? - ANSThe
reinforcer
, Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan - ANSTell the behavior technician what to
present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? - ANSarms up, stand up, and touch
head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? - ANScrying when wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a
naturalistic teaching session - ANSWatch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves - ANSSetting an interval for the
problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed
Extinction works by - ANSAbruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to - ANSReduce the
behavior
Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is
effective? - ANScollecting and reviewing intervention data
In a token reinforcement system, taking a toke away from a client who tore up a piece of paper
is an example of - ANSresponse cost
A most to least prompting sequence involves - ANSmoving the prompts to naturally occurring
ones
Which of the following is a behavior? - ANSrunning a race
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: - ANSoperationally
defining the behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? - ANSSo the
behaviors occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best
response to the request? - ANSTell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use
the strategy and ask for them to demonstrate it
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship? - ANSTina and Lois are beast
friends. Lois is an RBT who works with Tina's son
