RBT Exam Study Guide 2026
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?—ANSWER--Latency
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?—ANSWER--
Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many
times a learner says, "Oh no!"—ANSWER--Frequency
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?—ANSWER--Whole
Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to:—ANSWER--Being able to observe and measure
behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment
process?—ANSWER--RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)?—ANSWER--When 2 data collectors agree on data
collected at the same time during the display of the behavior
, Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence?—
ANSWER--An 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?—ANSWER--Collecting frequency data during an observation
of the learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase?—ANSWER--So
learners can increase overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves:—ANSWER--Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger
behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called:—ANSWER--A
discriminative stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called:—ANSWER--Errorless
Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again?—ANSWER--
The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan:—ANSWER--Tell the behavior technician
what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction?—ANSWER--Arms up, stand up,
and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand?—ANSWER--Crying when wanting
a drink
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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?—ANSWER--Latency
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?—ANSWER--
Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many
times a learner says, "Oh no!"—ANSWER--Frequency
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?—ANSWER--Whole
Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to:—ANSWER--Being able to observe and measure
behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment
process?—ANSWER--RBTs assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)?—ANSWER--When 2 data collectors agree on data
collected at the same time during the display of the behavior
, Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence?—
ANSWER--An 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?—ANSWER--Collecting frequency data during an observation
of the learner
In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase?—ANSWER--So
learners can increase overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves:—ANSWER--Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger
behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called:—ANSWER--A
discriminative stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called:—ANSWER--Errorless
Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again?—ANSWER--
The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan:—ANSWER--Tell the behavior technician
what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction?—ANSWER--Arms up, stand up,
and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand?—ANSWER--Crying when wanting
a drink
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
