2024 RBT Mock Exam #1
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1. Skills that may be assessed and programmed for in ABA therapy include
A. job skills
B. academics
C. communication
D. all of these: D. all of these
ABA can be used to teach a variety of skills including academics, communication,
and job skills.
2. Amalia's supervising BCBA told her that her session notes are not specific
enough. Amalia doesn't understand why but doesn't want the BCBA to think
she is incompetent. What should Amalia do?
A. Ask a more seasoned RBT if she can view their notes to better understand
what the supervisor is looking for.
B. Try to do better.
C. Search the internet for examples of ABA session notes.
D. Address the issue during supervision and ask for written examples of the
type of notes the BCBA wants.: D. Address the issue during supervision and ask
for written examples of the type of notes the BCBA wants.
It is okay to ask for help! Amalia's best course of action is to speak directly with her
supervisor for further training. Asking for written examples of session notes is a great
strategy to help ensure session notes are in line with expectations.
3. Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?
A. Javon came into the session room. He usually hits or scratches, but he
didn't try any of that today. He worked hard & finished up emotions. The
trampoline is his favorite.
B. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed a
lot of the programs w/out maladaptive behaviors. He did the emotions program
today & asked about the trampoline.
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C. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed
85% of the programs without maladaptive behaviors and mastered level 1 of
the emotions program. He spontaneously signed "jump" 3 times today and
was brought to the trampoline after each request.
D. Javon was awesome today. He came right into the session room w/out
complaining & worked really hard w/out acting out. He did his emotions
program and is done with that. He even wanted the trampoline, so I gave it to
him.: C. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed
85% of the programs without maladaptive behaviors and mastered level 1 of the
emotions program. He spontaneously signed "jump" 3 times today and was brought
to the trampoline after each request.
This is the correct answer, as it describes in detail what occurred throughout the
session. Data is incorporate, and specific program elements are mentioned. The
session note does not include any 'feelings' or assumptions. Remember, the key is
to be objective and reference the client's individual plan.
4. Renault is running client services at a clinic. One day his client, Abbey, is
dropped off for her session by a friend of the family. During drop off the friend
says she's interested in understanding Abbey's treatment plan and asks if she
can contact Renault with questions. How should Renault respond?
A. Explain that he cannot discuss Abbey's sessions with individuals who are
not a part of Abbey's family or treatment team.
B. Ask the friend what her questions are and let her know he'll respond at a
later date.
C. Explain that he is not allowed to have contact with anyone outside of
sessions.
D. Refer the friend to the supervising BCBA.: A. Explain that he cannot discuss
Abbey's sessions with individuals who are not a part of Abbey's family or treatment
team.
We can be professional and explain our requirement to ensure we are not discussing
treatment plans with people outside of the team.
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5. Which of the following might occur because of a failure to prepare for a
session in advance?
A. Neither other choice is likely.
B. Both other choices are likely.
C. More naturalistic, happy responding from the client.
D. Problem behavior from the client.: D. Problem behavior from the client.
Failure to prepare in advance for a session may result in problem behavior. It is
always best practice to prepare for each session.
6. Conditioned reinforcers that are provided when a correct response occurs
and can be exchanged later for more powerful reinforcers are
A. Visual prompts
B. Tokens
C. Backup reinforcers
D. Visual schedules: B. Tokens
Tokens are conditioned reinforcers that can be exchanged for a more powerful
backup reinforcer.
7. Section F-3 of the RBT task list identifies communication with stakeholders
as part of an RBT's Scope of Practice. Which of the following are considered
stakeholders?
A. Insurance providers
B. BCBA supervisors who work with the RBTs in a shared agency
C. Authorized family, caregivers, and other professionals who work with a
client
D. Those affected by a client's maladaptive behaviors: C. Authorized family,
caregivers, and other professionals who work with a client
The primary stakeholders include families, caregivers, and professionals working
directly with the client as outlined by the RBT task list.
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8. Amrita is a native of Tibet. She immigrated to the US and is now living in
a small close-knit community of Tibetan immigrants. She provides services
as an RBT through a behavior services agency in the next town. Whenever
someone from her community needs ABA services, they always request Am-
rita because she speaks Tibetan. When can Amrita work with a child from her
community?
A. Amrita can work with any child in the community if they are not directly
related to anyone in her immediate family.
B. If Amrita does not directly socialize with the family, or have connections
outside of provision of services, she may provide services.
C. Amrita cannot provide services to any child in the community, because she
is likely to have a situation at some point due to the community's small size.
D. If Amrita's BCBA supervisor thinks it is okay, she can provide services to
anyone.: B. If Amrita does not directly socialize with the family, or have connections
outside of provision of services, she may provide services.
Amrita should avoid multiple relationships that may result in a conflict of interest but
can provide services to a child in her community if she does not directly socialize
with the family or have connections outside of providing services. She should let her
supervisor know immediately if there is a potential conflict of interest or if a multiple
relationship develops, as outlined in the Ethics Code.
9. Your BCBA may prescribe for you to prompt the correct answer in a DTT
session by
A. giving a verbal hint
B. making the correct response bigger than the incorrect response
C. placing the correct answer closer to the learner
D. all of these: D. All of these
Having the correct response stand out by being larger in size, placing the correct
answer closer to the learner, or giving a verbal hint are all prompting strategies that
may be appropriate for a DTT session.
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1. Skills that may be assessed and programmed for in ABA therapy include
A. job skills
B. academics
C. communication
D. all of these: D. all of these
ABA can be used to teach a variety of skills including academics, communication,
and job skills.
2. Amalia's supervising BCBA told her that her session notes are not specific
enough. Amalia doesn't understand why but doesn't want the BCBA to think
she is incompetent. What should Amalia do?
A. Ask a more seasoned RBT if she can view their notes to better understand
what the supervisor is looking for.
B. Try to do better.
C. Search the internet for examples of ABA session notes.
D. Address the issue during supervision and ask for written examples of the
type of notes the BCBA wants.: D. Address the issue during supervision and ask
for written examples of the type of notes the BCBA wants.
It is okay to ask for help! Amalia's best course of action is to speak directly with her
supervisor for further training. Asking for written examples of session notes is a great
strategy to help ensure session notes are in line with expectations.
3. Which of the following is an example of an objective session note?
A. Javon came into the session room. He usually hits or scratches, but he
didn't try any of that today. He worked hard & finished up emotions. The
trampoline is his favorite.
B. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed a
lot of the programs w/out maladaptive behaviors. He did the emotions program
today & asked about the trampoline.
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C. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed
85% of the programs without maladaptive behaviors and mastered level 1 of
the emotions program. He spontaneously signed "jump" 3 times today and
was brought to the trampoline after each request.
D. Javon was awesome today. He came right into the session room w/out
complaining & worked really hard w/out acting out. He did his emotions
program and is done with that. He even wanted the trampoline, so I gave it to
him.: C. Javon came into the session room without prompting today. He completed
85% of the programs without maladaptive behaviors and mastered level 1 of the
emotions program. He spontaneously signed "jump" 3 times today and was brought
to the trampoline after each request.
This is the correct answer, as it describes in detail what occurred throughout the
session. Data is incorporate, and specific program elements are mentioned. The
session note does not include any 'feelings' or assumptions. Remember, the key is
to be objective and reference the client's individual plan.
4. Renault is running client services at a clinic. One day his client, Abbey, is
dropped off for her session by a friend of the family. During drop off the friend
says she's interested in understanding Abbey's treatment plan and asks if she
can contact Renault with questions. How should Renault respond?
A. Explain that he cannot discuss Abbey's sessions with individuals who are
not a part of Abbey's family or treatment team.
B. Ask the friend what her questions are and let her know he'll respond at a
later date.
C. Explain that he is not allowed to have contact with anyone outside of
sessions.
D. Refer the friend to the supervising BCBA.: A. Explain that he cannot discuss
Abbey's sessions with individuals who are not a part of Abbey's family or treatment
team.
We can be professional and explain our requirement to ensure we are not discussing
treatment plans with people outside of the team.
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5. Which of the following might occur because of a failure to prepare for a
session in advance?
A. Neither other choice is likely.
B. Both other choices are likely.
C. More naturalistic, happy responding from the client.
D. Problem behavior from the client.: D. Problem behavior from the client.
Failure to prepare in advance for a session may result in problem behavior. It is
always best practice to prepare for each session.
6. Conditioned reinforcers that are provided when a correct response occurs
and can be exchanged later for more powerful reinforcers are
A. Visual prompts
B. Tokens
C. Backup reinforcers
D. Visual schedules: B. Tokens
Tokens are conditioned reinforcers that can be exchanged for a more powerful
backup reinforcer.
7. Section F-3 of the RBT task list identifies communication with stakeholders
as part of an RBT's Scope of Practice. Which of the following are considered
stakeholders?
A. Insurance providers
B. BCBA supervisors who work with the RBTs in a shared agency
C. Authorized family, caregivers, and other professionals who work with a
client
D. Those affected by a client's maladaptive behaviors: C. Authorized family,
caregivers, and other professionals who work with a client
The primary stakeholders include families, caregivers, and professionals working
directly with the client as outlined by the RBT task list.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ehapcd
8. Amrita is a native of Tibet. She immigrated to the US and is now living in
a small close-knit community of Tibetan immigrants. She provides services
as an RBT through a behavior services agency in the next town. Whenever
someone from her community needs ABA services, they always request Am-
rita because she speaks Tibetan. When can Amrita work with a child from her
community?
A. Amrita can work with any child in the community if they are not directly
related to anyone in her immediate family.
B. If Amrita does not directly socialize with the family, or have connections
outside of provision of services, she may provide services.
C. Amrita cannot provide services to any child in the community, because she
is likely to have a situation at some point due to the community's small size.
D. If Amrita's BCBA supervisor thinks it is okay, she can provide services to
anyone.: B. If Amrita does not directly socialize with the family, or have connections
outside of provision of services, she may provide services.
Amrita should avoid multiple relationships that may result in a conflict of interest but
can provide services to a child in her community if she does not directly socialize
with the family or have connections outside of providing services. She should let her
supervisor know immediately if there is a potential conflict of interest or if a multiple
relationship develops, as outlined in the Ethics Code.
9. Your BCBA may prescribe for you to prompt the correct answer in a DTT
session by
A. giving a verbal hint
B. making the correct response bigger than the incorrect response
C. placing the correct answer closer to the learner
D. all of these: D. All of these
Having the correct response stand out by being larger in size, placing the correct
answer closer to the learner, or giving a verbal hint are all prompting strategies that
may be appropriate for a DTT session.
