RBT EXAM | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY
WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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, Task analysis is the process of breaking a task down into a ___________________ of smaller
steps. Answer: sequence
Wesley wants to decrease his nail biting behavior using DRI. Which of the following
replacement behaviors would be appropriate for that methodology? Answer: Placing hands in
pocket
A probe session is conducted to Answer: assess whether a skill can be performed without
prompts
Nicholas is reinforced for smoothing his sheets, tucking them in, and pulling the comforter up to
the top of the bed,. His RBT places the pillows. This is an example of teaching bed making via
Answer: forward chaining
Nancy's RBT puts her shoes on for her, straightens the tongue, and pulls the strings tight. Nancy
then ties her shoes. Nancy is learning to put on her shoes via Answer: backward chaining
Cassie is trying to extinguish her use of curse words but substituting the words "sugar" and
"fudge" for the curse words she uses most frequently. Her friends are helping by discontinuing
conversation with her if she .says the curse words, and extending the conversation if she uses
the substitute words. This is differential reinforcement of ___________________________
behavior. Answer: alternative
Nathan's Mom stands beside him while he brushes his teeth, allowing him to complete the tasks
alone but prompting him if he skips steps or performs them incorrectly. Nathan is learning to
brush his teeth via Answer: Total task chaining
Patrick has a short attention span for watching others and displays problem behaviors when
presented with too many tasks in a row. What chaining procedure is probably best for him?
Answer: forward chaining
Parasha is learning to make his bed. He struggles most with smoothing the sheets, but finds it
easy to place his pillow and coverlet. He loves to see his bed completely made, but curses a
great deal when smoothing the sheets. What form of chaining does this information suggest you
try first? Answer: backward chaining
Christy's 17-year-old son is in your adolescent social skills group. He disclosed that he has a
girlfriend but his mother will not allow him to go on a date with her. He wants you to role play
talking to his mother about this. You are sure his mother will pull him out of the group if you do,
though. What do you do? Answer: Call your BCBA supervisor for instructions
Mickey and Holly are a married couple. Holly is a BCBA, and Mickey is an RBT. They want to
open a business together in which Holly conducts assessments and writes plans, while Mickey
does all of the implementation under Holly's supervision. Is this allowed under the BACB's
RBT Code of Ethics? Answer: no
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, Task analysis is the process of breaking a task down into a ___________________ of smaller
steps. Answer: sequence
Wesley wants to decrease his nail biting behavior using DRI. Which of the following
replacement behaviors would be appropriate for that methodology? Answer: Placing hands in
A probe session is conducted to Answer: assess whether a skill can be performed without
prompts
Nicholas is reinforced for smoothing his sheets, tucking them in, and pulling the comforter up to
the top of the bed,. His RBT places the pillows. This is an example of teaching bed making via
Answer: forward chaining
Nancy's RBT puts her shoes on for her, straightens the tongue, and pulls the strings tight. Nancy
then ties her shoes. Nancy is learning to put on her shoes via Answer: backward chaining
Cassie is trying to extinguish her use of curse words but substituting the words "sugar" and
"fudge" for the curse words she uses most frequently. Her friends are helping by discontinuing
conversation with her if she .says the curse words, and extending the conversation if she uses
the substitute words. This is differential reinforcement of ___________________________
behavior. Answer: alternative
Nathan's Mom stands beside him while he brushes his teeth, allowing him to complete the tasks
alone but prompting him if he skips steps or performs them incorrectly. Nathan is learning to
brush his teeth via Answer: Total task chaining
Patrick has a short attention span for watching others and displays problem behaviors when
presented with too many tasks in a row. What chaining procedure is probably best for him?
Answer: forward chaining
Parasha is learning to make his bed. He struggles most with smoothing the sheets, but finds it
easy to place his pillow and coverlet. He loves to see his bed completely made, but curses a
great deal when smoothing the sheets. What form of chaining does this information suggest you
try first? Answer: backward chaining
Christy's 17-year-old son is in your adolescent social skills group. He disclosed that he has a
girlfriend but his mother will not allow him to go on a date with her. He wants you to role play
talking to his mother about this. You are sure his mother will pull him out of the group if you do,
though. What do you do? Answer: Call your BCBA supervisor for instructions
Mickey and Holly are a married couple. Holly is a BCBA, and Mickey is an RBT. They want to
open a business together in which Holly conducts assessments and writes plans, while Mickey
does all of the implementation under Holly's supervision. Is this allowed under the BACB's
RBT Code of Ethics? Answer: no
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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