,QUESTION: What is a multiple relationship?
A. Working with two clients at the same time
B. Working with two different clients
C. Having two different relationships with one client
D. Working with a client in the community and clinic settings
ANSWER – C. Having two different relationships with one client
Rationale:
A multiple relationship occurs when a professional has more than one role or relationship with
the same client, which can impair objectivity and professional boundaries.
QUESTION: Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?
A. Be compassionate for the less fortunate
B. Be truthful and honest
C. Resolve all issues formally
D. If there is an issue, file a formal complaint immediately
ANSWER – B. Be truthful and honest
Rationale:
The BACB Ethics Code requires honesty, integrity, and truthfulness in all professional
interactions.
QUESTION: A client gives you a bottle opener from their birthday party. What does the ethical
code say you should do?
A. Refuse the gift and send a letter home that forbids future gifting
B. Accept and use it in front of them to make them feel good
C. Politely decline and explain the professional relationship
D. Throw it away immediately
ANSWER – C. Politely decline and explain the professional relationship
Rationale:
Accepting gifts can blur professional boundaries. The ethical response is to politely decline and
explain the nature of the professional role.
,QUESTION: What should you do if you are arrested for a minor marijuana charge?
A. Report to BACB within 24 hours
B. Do not report because it is not a fireable offense
C. Provide two weeks’ notice to your employer
D. Report to BACB within 30 days
ANSWER – D. Report to BACB within 30 days
Rationale:
The BACB requires self-reporting of legal issues within 30 days to ensure transparency and
ethical compliance.
QUESTION: Which is considered confidential information per the BACB ethical code?
A. Information about a client that can be found online
B. Information about people the RBT works with
C. Written records
D. Electronic records
E. All of the above
ANSWER – E. All of the above
Rationale:
All client-related information, regardless of format or accessibility, is considered confidential
under the BACB Ethics Code.
QUESTION: If you are not providing direct ABA services and are having a “fun Friday,” what
should you do?
A. Display your RBT credential
B. Explain to parents that ABA was provided
C. Bill for services because you are credentialed
D. Do not reference or use your RBT credential
ANSWER – D. Do not reference or use your RBT credential
Rationale:
RBT credentials must only be used when providing authorized ABA services under supervision.
QUESTION: Your supervisor asks you to work with a new client who has behaviors you have
never encountered. What should you do?
, A. Refuse because you lack experience
B. Request additional training from the supervising BCBA
C. Accept because you are obligated
D. Politely decline permanently
ANSWER – B. Request additional training from the supervising BCBA
Rationale:
RBTs must work within their competence and seek supervision or training when encountering
unfamiliar behaviors.
QUESTION: Which antecedent increases or decreases the value of a consequence?
A. Abolishing operation
B. Establishing operation
C. Motivating operation
D. Discriminative stimulus (SD)
ANSWER – C. Motivating operation
Rationale:
Motivating operations alter the effectiveness of a reinforcer or punisher and influence behavior.
QUESTION: How long a behavior occurs refers to which measurement dimension?
A. Duration
B. Momentary time sampling
C. Latency
D. Tally/count
ANSWER – A. Duration
Rationale:
Duration measures the total length of time a behavior occurs from start to finish.
QUESTION: John records aggression by counting the number of scratches left on his body after
a session. What type of measurement is this?
A. Duration
B. Time sampling
C. Continuous measurement
D. Permanent product
ANSWER – D. Permanent product
A. Working with two clients at the same time
B. Working with two different clients
C. Having two different relationships with one client
D. Working with a client in the community and clinic settings
ANSWER – C. Having two different relationships with one client
Rationale:
A multiple relationship occurs when a professional has more than one role or relationship with
the same client, which can impair objectivity and professional boundaries.
QUESTION: Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?
A. Be compassionate for the less fortunate
B. Be truthful and honest
C. Resolve all issues formally
D. If there is an issue, file a formal complaint immediately
ANSWER – B. Be truthful and honest
Rationale:
The BACB Ethics Code requires honesty, integrity, and truthfulness in all professional
interactions.
QUESTION: A client gives you a bottle opener from their birthday party. What does the ethical
code say you should do?
A. Refuse the gift and send a letter home that forbids future gifting
B. Accept and use it in front of them to make them feel good
C. Politely decline and explain the professional relationship
D. Throw it away immediately
ANSWER – C. Politely decline and explain the professional relationship
Rationale:
Accepting gifts can blur professional boundaries. The ethical response is to politely decline and
explain the nature of the professional role.
,QUESTION: What should you do if you are arrested for a minor marijuana charge?
A. Report to BACB within 24 hours
B. Do not report because it is not a fireable offense
C. Provide two weeks’ notice to your employer
D. Report to BACB within 30 days
ANSWER – D. Report to BACB within 30 days
Rationale:
The BACB requires self-reporting of legal issues within 30 days to ensure transparency and
ethical compliance.
QUESTION: Which is considered confidential information per the BACB ethical code?
A. Information about a client that can be found online
B. Information about people the RBT works with
C. Written records
D. Electronic records
E. All of the above
ANSWER – E. All of the above
Rationale:
All client-related information, regardless of format or accessibility, is considered confidential
under the BACB Ethics Code.
QUESTION: If you are not providing direct ABA services and are having a “fun Friday,” what
should you do?
A. Display your RBT credential
B. Explain to parents that ABA was provided
C. Bill for services because you are credentialed
D. Do not reference or use your RBT credential
ANSWER – D. Do not reference or use your RBT credential
Rationale:
RBT credentials must only be used when providing authorized ABA services under supervision.
QUESTION: Your supervisor asks you to work with a new client who has behaviors you have
never encountered. What should you do?
, A. Refuse because you lack experience
B. Request additional training from the supervising BCBA
C. Accept because you are obligated
D. Politely decline permanently
ANSWER – B. Request additional training from the supervising BCBA
Rationale:
RBTs must work within their competence and seek supervision or training when encountering
unfamiliar behaviors.
QUESTION: Which antecedent increases or decreases the value of a consequence?
A. Abolishing operation
B. Establishing operation
C. Motivating operation
D. Discriminative stimulus (SD)
ANSWER – C. Motivating operation
Rationale:
Motivating operations alter the effectiveness of a reinforcer or punisher and influence behavior.
QUESTION: How long a behavior occurs refers to which measurement dimension?
A. Duration
B. Momentary time sampling
C. Latency
D. Tally/count
ANSWER – A. Duration
Rationale:
Duration measures the total length of time a behavior occurs from start to finish.
QUESTION: John records aggression by counting the number of scratches left on his body after
a session. What type of measurement is this?
A. Duration
B. Time sampling
C. Continuous measurement
D. Permanent product
ANSWER – D. Permanent product
