BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
A fair pair rule -
correct answer ✅A major component of aba is reduction of
problem behaviors that serve some sort of function for the
individual. Whenever you remove a bx, it is essential that you
replace it with another bx that serves the same fx. This is
considered a/the ----?
Conceptually systematic -
correct answer ✅Whenever Sally conducts parent training she
makes certain that she is explaining in non-technical language.
However, she still sticks to the principles and concepts of behavior
analysis. Sally is following what dimension of behavior analysis?
B-
correct answer ✅Which of the following is an advantage of using a
multiple baseline design?
a. You are able to test multiple intx rapidly.
b. you can establish experimental control w/o reversing the intx.
c. It is the strongest experimental design in terms of establishing
experimental control.
d. Decreases in bx happen gradually based on pre-determined
levels.
,BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
Joe is reinforced on a FR4 schedule for all DTT program. Today, the
schedule changed to a VR3. Joe's responding slowed and he started
to standup out of his chair. What best explains what might be
occurring?
a. Joe is bored of the programming and needs harder material.
b. Joe is experiencing ratio strain.
c. Joe is satiated on the SR
d. Joe's bx was mistakenly reinforced. -
correct answer ✅B
Zac will engage in maladaptive bx throughout the day and into the
night regardless of the envt he is in or things going on around him.
These bx occur at a high rate and on a consistent basis. What would
be the best approach to reducing these bx?
a. Design a bx plan that includes a fixed ratio schedule of
reinforcement for when Zac engages in the appropriate bx.
b. Begin a punishment procedure using a low intensity punisher for
when Zac engages in the problem bx.
c. Implement a procedure where Zac is reinforced in the absence of
problem behaviors.
,BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
d. Use an extinction procedure that calls for planned ignoring when
Zac engages in these bx. -
correct answer ✅C
A/C both right, but it occurs consistently so DRO comes in first.
Reduce the bx first and then implement sched. of rf.
St. Cloud High School uses direct instruction as their primary
method of teaching. Which of the following answer choices best
describes what a direct instruction classroom at the high school
might look like?
a. Students are assessed at the beginning of the year. Based on that
assessment they are given assignments and allowed to move at
their own pace until they hit a mastery criteria.
b. The teacher in the classroom teaches using fast-paced
instruction. She then assesses students frequently and forms
groups based on the assessments.
c. Student performance is charted immediately with the primary
intention of increasing fluency.
d. Teachers take adv. of their envirnt and use situations that occur
throughout the day as learning opportunities. -
correct answer ✅B
, BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
You are a BA working with a family of 4 children. You successfully
train the parents and siblings of the client to implement a
differential rf procedure for the client's aggression. Which of the
following steps should you take next?
a. Id the fx of the aggression
b. Train the family on punishment procedures to use if diff rf does
not work.
c. implement bx plans for the siblings.
d. inform the family that there may be a temporary increase in
aggression. -
correct answer ✅D
Diff RF uses extinction, so there may be temporary increase in the
bx.
Which of the following graphs and/or charts display frequency of
change over time?
a. Standard Celeration chart
b. Line graph
c. Scatterplot
d. Withdrawal graph -
correct answer ✅A
practice questions and answers)
A fair pair rule -
correct answer ✅A major component of aba is reduction of
problem behaviors that serve some sort of function for the
individual. Whenever you remove a bx, it is essential that you
replace it with another bx that serves the same fx. This is
considered a/the ----?
Conceptually systematic -
correct answer ✅Whenever Sally conducts parent training she
makes certain that she is explaining in non-technical language.
However, she still sticks to the principles and concepts of behavior
analysis. Sally is following what dimension of behavior analysis?
B-
correct answer ✅Which of the following is an advantage of using a
multiple baseline design?
a. You are able to test multiple intx rapidly.
b. you can establish experimental control w/o reversing the intx.
c. It is the strongest experimental design in terms of establishing
experimental control.
d. Decreases in bx happen gradually based on pre-determined
levels.
,BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
Joe is reinforced on a FR4 schedule for all DTT program. Today, the
schedule changed to a VR3. Joe's responding slowed and he started
to standup out of his chair. What best explains what might be
occurring?
a. Joe is bored of the programming and needs harder material.
b. Joe is experiencing ratio strain.
c. Joe is satiated on the SR
d. Joe's bx was mistakenly reinforced. -
correct answer ✅B
Zac will engage in maladaptive bx throughout the day and into the
night regardless of the envt he is in or things going on around him.
These bx occur at a high rate and on a consistent basis. What would
be the best approach to reducing these bx?
a. Design a bx plan that includes a fixed ratio schedule of
reinforcement for when Zac engages in the appropriate bx.
b. Begin a punishment procedure using a low intensity punisher for
when Zac engages in the problem bx.
c. Implement a procedure where Zac is reinforced in the absence of
problem behaviors.
,BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
d. Use an extinction procedure that calls for planned ignoring when
Zac engages in these bx. -
correct answer ✅C
A/C both right, but it occurs consistently so DRO comes in first.
Reduce the bx first and then implement sched. of rf.
St. Cloud High School uses direct instruction as their primary
method of teaching. Which of the following answer choices best
describes what a direct instruction classroom at the high school
might look like?
a. Students are assessed at the beginning of the year. Based on that
assessment they are given assignments and allowed to move at
their own pace until they hit a mastery criteria.
b. The teacher in the classroom teaches using fast-paced
instruction. She then assesses students frequently and forms
groups based on the assessments.
c. Student performance is charted immediately with the primary
intention of increasing fluency.
d. Teachers take adv. of their envirnt and use situations that occur
throughout the day as learning opportunities. -
correct answer ✅B
, BCBA Mock Exam (ABA exam Review
practice questions and answers)
You are a BA working with a family of 4 children. You successfully
train the parents and siblings of the client to implement a
differential rf procedure for the client's aggression. Which of the
following steps should you take next?
a. Id the fx of the aggression
b. Train the family on punishment procedures to use if diff rf does
not work.
c. implement bx plans for the siblings.
d. inform the family that there may be a temporary increase in
aggression. -
correct answer ✅D
Diff RF uses extinction, so there may be temporary increase in the
bx.
Which of the following graphs and/or charts display frequency of
change over time?
a. Standard Celeration chart
b. Line graph
c. Scatterplot
d. Withdrawal graph -
correct answer ✅A
