RBT (40/hr Training) Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Discovering the client's most powerful reinforcers will give the RBT the tools they need to assist
in behavior change for the client. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The assessment: _____________________________________ assesses adaptive behavior
which refers to an individual's typical performance of the day-to-day activities required for
personal and social sufficiency, these scales assess what a person actually does, rather than
what he or she is able to do. - CORRECT ANSWER -Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales II
In a preference assessment, several possible reinforcers are placed in front of the child. The
instructor says, "choose or pick one", The child chooses one and consumes or plays with it for
up to 10 seconds. The instructor will also......... - CORRECT ANSWER --Block the learner when
they attempt to grab more than one and reissue the instructions
-Documents the item that is chosen
-Re-arranges the array of items repeats the selection trials up to 3-5 times using the same items
This is an example of a _____________ used to collect data for a functional behavior
assessment (FBA). (Select all correct answers) - CORRECT ANSWER -ABC Data Form/Sheet
ABC Checklist Form/Sheet
___________assessment determines what stimuli will actually increase or maintain a behavior
when presented as a consequence over time. - CORRECT ANSWER -Reinforcer
Preference Assessment refers to a variety of procedures to determine - CORRECT ANSWER --
Stimulus that a person prefers
-The relative preference values (high vs low) of those stimuli
-The conditions under which those preferences value remain in effect
,The RBT may be assigned to conduct Reinforcement Assessment Interviews. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
It is important, but not necessary to know what motivates the client during each treatment
session. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The BCBA Supervisor conducts a skills assessment on the client before treatment starts. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
In behavior analysis, behavior is functionally related to the - CORRECT ANSWER -Environment
The BCBA supervisor is the only practitioner in behavior-analytic services that should collect
data and complete a functional behavior assessment (FBA). - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Just because someone chooses something does NOT mean it is also a reinforcer. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
Skills assessments are important in behavior-analytic services because they - CORRECT ANSWER
--Provide a baseline of skills and deficits
-Show us if the client is progressing
-Help us choose what skills to teach to improve independence and replace problematic
behaviors
_________________ assessment is based on the typical developing milestones for "typically"
developing children. - CORRECT ANSWER -VB-MAPP
_________________ assessment is based on the typical developing milestones for "typically"
developing children. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
,These statements about the role of the RBT in behavior-analytic services are all true EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Supervisors should not have to instruct the RBT on how to collect ABC data
and their role in assisting with individualized assessment procedures.
Observing the client in the natural/target setting is another way to assess their skills. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
Probing is a skills test given to the client. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
ABA is implementing carefully planned and constructive changes to the
________________________ and ________________ that allow behavior change to occur. -
CORRECT ANSWER -environment, conditions
The "RBT" acronym next to the listed Code in the Professional & Ethical Compliance Code for
Behavior Analysts are those codes relevant to the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
According to scientists, our behavior is a result of all of EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER -Social
cognition
A behavior is considered "defined" when it can be ________________, measurable, and
objectively observed. - CORRECT ANSWER -Separated
Learning = the experiences that change our behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -True
According to Behavior Analysts, people behave to.... - CORRECT ANSWER -get something or get
out of something
, The "true" definition of Applied Behavior Analysis is - CORRECT ANSWER -a science that uses
the principles of learning or behavior to change socially important behaviors.
To visually analyze data, a behavior analysts create: - CORRECT ANSWER -Graphs
A role of the BCBA Supervisor in the behavior-analytic service delivery system is - CORRECT
ANSWER -Analyze data
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Competency Assessment should only be conducted
with a BCBA Supervisor after all of the 40-hours of RBT Training is completed. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
The goal of ABA is to change behavior that are socially important to the individual and will
benefit them in multiple ways. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Who founded the experimental analysis of behavior, a natural science approach for discovering
orderly and reliable relations between behavior and vaious types of environmental variables of
which it s a function? - CORRECT ANSWER -B.F. Skinner
An applicant for the RBT credential must complete their 40-hours of ABA training along with all
other application requirements within - CORRECT ANSWER -180 days
The major role of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the behavior-analytic service
delivery system is to - CORRECT ANSWER -implement treatment directly with the client
The role of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in behavior-analytic services is all EXCEPT:
- CORRECT ANSWER -Responsible for all of the RBT's actions
Correct Answers
Discovering the client's most powerful reinforcers will give the RBT the tools they need to assist
in behavior change for the client. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The assessment: _____________________________________ assesses adaptive behavior
which refers to an individual's typical performance of the day-to-day activities required for
personal and social sufficiency, these scales assess what a person actually does, rather than
what he or she is able to do. - CORRECT ANSWER -Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales II
In a preference assessment, several possible reinforcers are placed in front of the child. The
instructor says, "choose or pick one", The child chooses one and consumes or plays with it for
up to 10 seconds. The instructor will also......... - CORRECT ANSWER --Block the learner when
they attempt to grab more than one and reissue the instructions
-Documents the item that is chosen
-Re-arranges the array of items repeats the selection trials up to 3-5 times using the same items
This is an example of a _____________ used to collect data for a functional behavior
assessment (FBA). (Select all correct answers) - CORRECT ANSWER -ABC Data Form/Sheet
ABC Checklist Form/Sheet
___________assessment determines what stimuli will actually increase or maintain a behavior
when presented as a consequence over time. - CORRECT ANSWER -Reinforcer
Preference Assessment refers to a variety of procedures to determine - CORRECT ANSWER --
Stimulus that a person prefers
-The relative preference values (high vs low) of those stimuli
-The conditions under which those preferences value remain in effect
,The RBT may be assigned to conduct Reinforcement Assessment Interviews. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
It is important, but not necessary to know what motivates the client during each treatment
session. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The BCBA Supervisor conducts a skills assessment on the client before treatment starts. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
In behavior analysis, behavior is functionally related to the - CORRECT ANSWER -Environment
The BCBA supervisor is the only practitioner in behavior-analytic services that should collect
data and complete a functional behavior assessment (FBA). - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Just because someone chooses something does NOT mean it is also a reinforcer. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
Skills assessments are important in behavior-analytic services because they - CORRECT ANSWER
--Provide a baseline of skills and deficits
-Show us if the client is progressing
-Help us choose what skills to teach to improve independence and replace problematic
behaviors
_________________ assessment is based on the typical developing milestones for "typically"
developing children. - CORRECT ANSWER -VB-MAPP
_________________ assessment is based on the typical developing milestones for "typically"
developing children. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
,These statements about the role of the RBT in behavior-analytic services are all true EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Supervisors should not have to instruct the RBT on how to collect ABC data
and their role in assisting with individualized assessment procedures.
Observing the client in the natural/target setting is another way to assess their skills. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
Probing is a skills test given to the client. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
ABA is implementing carefully planned and constructive changes to the
________________________ and ________________ that allow behavior change to occur. -
CORRECT ANSWER -environment, conditions
The "RBT" acronym next to the listed Code in the Professional & Ethical Compliance Code for
Behavior Analysts are those codes relevant to the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
According to scientists, our behavior is a result of all of EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER -Social
cognition
A behavior is considered "defined" when it can be ________________, measurable, and
objectively observed. - CORRECT ANSWER -Separated
Learning = the experiences that change our behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -True
According to Behavior Analysts, people behave to.... - CORRECT ANSWER -get something or get
out of something
, The "true" definition of Applied Behavior Analysis is - CORRECT ANSWER -a science that uses
the principles of learning or behavior to change socially important behaviors.
To visually analyze data, a behavior analysts create: - CORRECT ANSWER -Graphs
A role of the BCBA Supervisor in the behavior-analytic service delivery system is - CORRECT
ANSWER -Analyze data
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Competency Assessment should only be conducted
with a BCBA Supervisor after all of the 40-hours of RBT Training is completed. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
The goal of ABA is to change behavior that are socially important to the individual and will
benefit them in multiple ways. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Who founded the experimental analysis of behavior, a natural science approach for discovering
orderly and reliable relations between behavior and vaious types of environmental variables of
which it s a function? - CORRECT ANSWER -B.F. Skinner
An applicant for the RBT credential must complete their 40-hours of ABA training along with all
other application requirements within - CORRECT ANSWER -180 days
The major role of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the behavior-analytic service
delivery system is to - CORRECT ANSWER -implement treatment directly with the client
The role of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in behavior-analytic services is all EXCEPT:
- CORRECT ANSWER -Responsible for all of the RBT's actions
