BCABA EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When presenting extinction as a possible treatment option to a client and his or her
family, it is MOST important for a behavior analyst to
A. assure them that extinction is supported in the literature as an effective procedure.
B. present it along with other interventions, including reinforcement based alternatives.
C. discuss the risks and benefits of using extinction and assure them that it is the best
option.
D. explain his or her experience using extinction with similar cases.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. discuss the risks and benefits of using extinction and assure them that it is the best
option.
Question 2
A behavior analyst is asked to provide direct services requiring daily 1:1 interaction with a
teen-aged client. The client does not speak but can communicate fluently using sign
language. The behavior analyst knows some sign language but is not fluent. The BEST
approach to this situation would be to
A. explain his level of competence in sign language to the family before beginning service.
B. hire a sign language interpreter to attend the sessions.
C. attend a workshop in sign language prior to beginning service.
D. refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.
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,Question 3
Fara has identified two procedures that have an equal probability of being effective. In
order to select the better procedure, she should
A. choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
B. determine which procedure is most clinically popular based on the rate of use by
professionals.
C. select the procedure that best utilizes the existing funding stream.
D. use a random number table to rule out bias.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
Question 4
Which of the following would BEST contribute to a behavior analyst"™s professional
development?
A. attending a workshop that provides videotaped examples and practice activities for
innovative interventions
B. reading articles from a peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis journal that describe
techniques that are applicable to her client population
C. becoming a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, which is a rich
resource for behavior analysts
D. contributing an article to the newsletter of the local Association for Behavior Analysis
chapter
CORRECT ANSWER
B. reading articles from a peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis journal that describe
techniques that are applicable to her client population
Question 5
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, Before recruitment of participants for a research study begins, a behavior analyst needs
to:
A. obtain consent from participant(s) or legal guardian(s) if necessary.
B. obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
C. inform participants of their ability to withdraw from the study.
D. inform participants about ethical requirements and experimental procedures.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
Question 6
Billy, a 20-year-old male, has the capacity to give consent for treatment. The behavior
analyst has developed a program and explained it to Billy. Procedures, benefits, rights, and
other information also were shown to him. The one element still needed for informed
consent is approval from
A. Billy.
B. clinical review committee.
C. human rights committee.
D. Billy's parents.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Billy.
Question 7
From an ethical standpoint, target behaviors and program goals should be selected
A. by service providers and staff members who are knowledgeable of the consumer's needs.
B. by the consumer or their representative in consultation with an interdisciplinary team.
C. so that they ultimately facilitate transition to independent living.
D. that most closely adhere to the standards of the community.
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When presenting extinction as a possible treatment option to a client and his or her
family, it is MOST important for a behavior analyst to
A. assure them that extinction is supported in the literature as an effective procedure.
B. present it along with other interventions, including reinforcement based alternatives.
C. discuss the risks and benefits of using extinction and assure them that it is the best
option.
D. explain his or her experience using extinction with similar cases.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. discuss the risks and benefits of using extinction and assure them that it is the best
option.
Question 2
A behavior analyst is asked to provide direct services requiring daily 1:1 interaction with a
teen-aged client. The client does not speak but can communicate fluently using sign
language. The behavior analyst knows some sign language but is not fluent. The BEST
approach to this situation would be to
A. explain his level of competence in sign language to the family before beginning service.
B. hire a sign language interpreter to attend the sessions.
C. attend a workshop in sign language prior to beginning service.
D. refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. refer the family to a behavior analyst fluent in sign language.
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,Question 3
Fara has identified two procedures that have an equal probability of being effective. In
order to select the better procedure, she should
A. choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
B. determine which procedure is most clinically popular based on the rate of use by
professionals.
C. select the procedure that best utilizes the existing funding stream.
D. use a random number table to rule out bias.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. choose the procedure that falls within the staff's level of competence.
Question 4
Which of the following would BEST contribute to a behavior analyst"™s professional
development?
A. attending a workshop that provides videotaped examples and practice activities for
innovative interventions
B. reading articles from a peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis journal that describe
techniques that are applicable to her client population
C. becoming a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, which is a rich
resource for behavior analysts
D. contributing an article to the newsletter of the local Association for Behavior Analysis
chapter
CORRECT ANSWER
B. reading articles from a peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis journal that describe
techniques that are applicable to her client population
Question 5
2
, Before recruitment of participants for a research study begins, a behavior analyst needs
to:
A. obtain consent from participant(s) or legal guardian(s) if necessary.
B. obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
C. inform participants of their ability to withdraw from the study.
D. inform participants about ethical requirements and experimental procedures.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. obtain institutional review board approval or equivalent (e.g., an ethics committee).
Question 6
Billy, a 20-year-old male, has the capacity to give consent for treatment. The behavior
analyst has developed a program and explained it to Billy. Procedures, benefits, rights, and
other information also were shown to him. The one element still needed for informed
consent is approval from
A. Billy.
B. clinical review committee.
C. human rights committee.
D. Billy's parents.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Billy.
Question 7
From an ethical standpoint, target behaviors and program goals should be selected
A. by service providers and staff members who are knowledgeable of the consumer's needs.
B. by the consumer or their representative in consultation with an interdisciplinary team.
C. so that they ultimately facilitate transition to independent living.
D. that most closely adhere to the standards of the community.
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