RBT Practice Exam with 100% Correct
Answers 2023 Version A Grade
You are working with an individual in a work placement at a grocery store and taking
data on his target behaviors. What do you need to consider regarding data collection to
maintain the individual's right to confidentiality?
a. Do not use the individuals name when documenting notes or data
b. Keep all data sheets and documentation on you at all times and avoid leaving them
ion a public area
c. Remove all identifying information from the data sheets, including name, diagnosis, of
the name title discloses diagnostic information
d. All of the above - Correct answer-d. All of the above
If you are planning to count the number of times that John spits during group meeting,
which item is not necessary to help you with the data collection?
a. Ruler
b. Data Sheet
c. Pen/Pencil or clicker
d. Calculator - Correct answer-a. ruler
You are working at a school with one of your clients, and you are collecting data on skill
acquisition targets and challenging behaviors. Who are you allowed to share the data
with?
a. The parents of the other students in the classroom
b. The other students in the classroom
c. Your program supervisor, the parent of the client, anyone the parents have given
written consent to share the information with
d. Any of the school staff since the school is paying for your services - Correct answer-
c. Your program supervisor, the parent of the client, anyone the parents have given
written consent to share the information with
You work with a client and his parent's private health insurance pays for his treatment.
The school district has contacted you to ask about the client's behaviors at home. What
do you need to be sure you have before you speak to them?
a. The ability to bill for the time to talk to the district
b. The phone number to call them back
c. The appropriate authorization to talk to the district (i.e. HIPAA Forms) and
authorization from your program supervisor
d. Nothing, you can speak to them because they also work with your client. - Correct
answer-c. The appropriate authorization to talk to the district (i.e. HIPAA Forms) and
authorization from your program supervisor
,The data you have taken to track a client's dressing skills is being reviewed at the
meeting you are having with the BCBA. The BCBA states that this is not the data she is
looking for and informs you of how she would like the data taken. You should ?
a. Talk to the other therapists and tell them that you were reprimanded by the BCBA
and they should do it the way you are since it is more effective
b. Do not change how you take the data, since you have always taken data in that way
and it is how you were trained
c. Follow the way the BCBA is currently showing you and if you have additional
questions ask the BCBA
d. Speak to the other therapists to see how they are taking the data and do as they do. -
Correct answer-c. Follow the way the BCBA is currently showing you and if you have
additional questions ask the BCBA
You are instructed to observe a client for 60 minutes, using partial interval recording on
nail biting in 5-minute intervals. How would you take this data?
a. Mark it if the nail biting occurred anytime within each 5-minute interval
b. Mark it only if nail biting occurred for the entire 5-minute interval
c. Mark it only if the behavior occurred at the end of each 5-minute interval
d. Mark it only if the behavior did not occur at all during each 5-minute interval - Correct
answer-a. Mark it if the nail biting occurred anytime within each 5-minute interval
Here is the skill acquisition plan for teaching Hannah to pour juice from the pitcher to the
cup. 1) gather all materials (juice cup, and napkin) 2) hold your hand over Hannah's
hand and prompt her to put it on the pitcher 3) Therapist holds the cup 4) Help Hannah
pour the juice into the cup while the therapist holds the cup 5) Prompt Hannah to wipe
up anything that spills with the napkin. What do you need in order to be prepared to
teach this lesson
a. Flash cards
b. A pitcher of juice, a cup, a napkin, and a reinforcer
c. A clear spot in the kitchen
d. All of the above - Correct answer-b. A pitcher of juice, a cup, a napkin, and a
reinforcer
Which of the following is an example of permanent product recording?
a. Taking a spelling test by vocally spelling the words
b. Taking a spelling test by giving a thumb up to indicate when a word is spelled
correctly
c. Taking a spelling test by typing the words on a worksheet and printing it out
d. Taking a spelling test and having the student spell the words using sign language -
Correct answer-c. Taking a spelling test by typing the words on a worksheet and
printing it out
Monica, an RBT, is providing training to the parent of one of her clients. While training,
the parent asks Monica if she could help him to introduce a new goal to his child. The
parent wants to teach his child to start eating new types of food. This has not been
discussed with the BCBA on the case yet. Monica should .
, a. Agreed to work on this during training because it is important to the parents
b. Not agree to work on the goal since it has not been discussed first with the supervisor
of the program, and instead mention the parents request to her supervisor
c. Not agree to work on the goal but provide some referrals get an evaluation from a
feeding specialist
d. Agree to work on this during training because it is important for children to have a
balanced diet and good nutrition - Correct answer-b. Not agree to work on the goal
since it has not been discussed first with the supervisor of the program, and instead
mention the parents request to her supervisor
Your client's rate self-injurious behavior has increased. The previous rate was 1 time
per hour and the rate for your last session was 27 times per hour. You should ?
a. Contact BCBA immediately and inform her of the behavior change after the session is
over
b. Contact the other therapists to see if they are documenting the behavior correctly
c. Wait and see if the behavior decreases over the next several days
d. Tell the parents to cancel sessions for the rest of the week, he is obviously not feeling
well and needs a chance to rest. - Correct answer-a. Contact BCBA immediately and
inform her of the behavior change after the session is over
Which behavior is the easiest to measure?
a. Linda's frustration
b. Linda shouting "NO".
c. Linda's irritation with her chores
d. Linda's Stomach ache - Correct answer-b. Linda shouting "NO".
Which of the following is an example of a stimulus control transfer procedure?
a. Pairing the instructions, "Make a sandwich," with a video model, then fading the video
model until the client can make a sandwich when given the instructions only
b. Offering choices of a sandwich or salad for lunch
c. Giving praise for making a sandwich within a 5-minute interval
d. Having the client discriminate between making a sandwich and making popcorn when
given the specific instructions - Correct answer-a. Pairing the instructions, "Make a
sandwich," with a video model, then fading the video model until the client can make a
sandwich when given the instructions only
Niko's spitting is maintained by escape from demands and tasks. An appropriate
replacement behavior for Niko's spitting would be
a. Teaching Niko to spit in a cup
b. Teaching Niko to say, "Can we talk?"
c. Teaching Niko to sit nicely
d. Teaching Niko to request for a break - Correct answer-d. Teaching Niko to request for
a break
When preparing for a session, the RBT should .
a. Review previous notes from other staff working with the client
Answers 2023 Version A Grade
You are working with an individual in a work placement at a grocery store and taking
data on his target behaviors. What do you need to consider regarding data collection to
maintain the individual's right to confidentiality?
a. Do not use the individuals name when documenting notes or data
b. Keep all data sheets and documentation on you at all times and avoid leaving them
ion a public area
c. Remove all identifying information from the data sheets, including name, diagnosis, of
the name title discloses diagnostic information
d. All of the above - Correct answer-d. All of the above
If you are planning to count the number of times that John spits during group meeting,
which item is not necessary to help you with the data collection?
a. Ruler
b. Data Sheet
c. Pen/Pencil or clicker
d. Calculator - Correct answer-a. ruler
You are working at a school with one of your clients, and you are collecting data on skill
acquisition targets and challenging behaviors. Who are you allowed to share the data
with?
a. The parents of the other students in the classroom
b. The other students in the classroom
c. Your program supervisor, the parent of the client, anyone the parents have given
written consent to share the information with
d. Any of the school staff since the school is paying for your services - Correct answer-
c. Your program supervisor, the parent of the client, anyone the parents have given
written consent to share the information with
You work with a client and his parent's private health insurance pays for his treatment.
The school district has contacted you to ask about the client's behaviors at home. What
do you need to be sure you have before you speak to them?
a. The ability to bill for the time to talk to the district
b. The phone number to call them back
c. The appropriate authorization to talk to the district (i.e. HIPAA Forms) and
authorization from your program supervisor
d. Nothing, you can speak to them because they also work with your client. - Correct
answer-c. The appropriate authorization to talk to the district (i.e. HIPAA Forms) and
authorization from your program supervisor
,The data you have taken to track a client's dressing skills is being reviewed at the
meeting you are having with the BCBA. The BCBA states that this is not the data she is
looking for and informs you of how she would like the data taken. You should ?
a. Talk to the other therapists and tell them that you were reprimanded by the BCBA
and they should do it the way you are since it is more effective
b. Do not change how you take the data, since you have always taken data in that way
and it is how you were trained
c. Follow the way the BCBA is currently showing you and if you have additional
questions ask the BCBA
d. Speak to the other therapists to see how they are taking the data and do as they do. -
Correct answer-c. Follow the way the BCBA is currently showing you and if you have
additional questions ask the BCBA
You are instructed to observe a client for 60 minutes, using partial interval recording on
nail biting in 5-minute intervals. How would you take this data?
a. Mark it if the nail biting occurred anytime within each 5-minute interval
b. Mark it only if nail biting occurred for the entire 5-minute interval
c. Mark it only if the behavior occurred at the end of each 5-minute interval
d. Mark it only if the behavior did not occur at all during each 5-minute interval - Correct
answer-a. Mark it if the nail biting occurred anytime within each 5-minute interval
Here is the skill acquisition plan for teaching Hannah to pour juice from the pitcher to the
cup. 1) gather all materials (juice cup, and napkin) 2) hold your hand over Hannah's
hand and prompt her to put it on the pitcher 3) Therapist holds the cup 4) Help Hannah
pour the juice into the cup while the therapist holds the cup 5) Prompt Hannah to wipe
up anything that spills with the napkin. What do you need in order to be prepared to
teach this lesson
a. Flash cards
b. A pitcher of juice, a cup, a napkin, and a reinforcer
c. A clear spot in the kitchen
d. All of the above - Correct answer-b. A pitcher of juice, a cup, a napkin, and a
reinforcer
Which of the following is an example of permanent product recording?
a. Taking a spelling test by vocally spelling the words
b. Taking a spelling test by giving a thumb up to indicate when a word is spelled
correctly
c. Taking a spelling test by typing the words on a worksheet and printing it out
d. Taking a spelling test and having the student spell the words using sign language -
Correct answer-c. Taking a spelling test by typing the words on a worksheet and
printing it out
Monica, an RBT, is providing training to the parent of one of her clients. While training,
the parent asks Monica if she could help him to introduce a new goal to his child. The
parent wants to teach his child to start eating new types of food. This has not been
discussed with the BCBA on the case yet. Monica should .
, a. Agreed to work on this during training because it is important to the parents
b. Not agree to work on the goal since it has not been discussed first with the supervisor
of the program, and instead mention the parents request to her supervisor
c. Not agree to work on the goal but provide some referrals get an evaluation from a
feeding specialist
d. Agree to work on this during training because it is important for children to have a
balanced diet and good nutrition - Correct answer-b. Not agree to work on the goal
since it has not been discussed first with the supervisor of the program, and instead
mention the parents request to her supervisor
Your client's rate self-injurious behavior has increased. The previous rate was 1 time
per hour and the rate for your last session was 27 times per hour. You should ?
a. Contact BCBA immediately and inform her of the behavior change after the session is
over
b. Contact the other therapists to see if they are documenting the behavior correctly
c. Wait and see if the behavior decreases over the next several days
d. Tell the parents to cancel sessions for the rest of the week, he is obviously not feeling
well and needs a chance to rest. - Correct answer-a. Contact BCBA immediately and
inform her of the behavior change after the session is over
Which behavior is the easiest to measure?
a. Linda's frustration
b. Linda shouting "NO".
c. Linda's irritation with her chores
d. Linda's Stomach ache - Correct answer-b. Linda shouting "NO".
Which of the following is an example of a stimulus control transfer procedure?
a. Pairing the instructions, "Make a sandwich," with a video model, then fading the video
model until the client can make a sandwich when given the instructions only
b. Offering choices of a sandwich or salad for lunch
c. Giving praise for making a sandwich within a 5-minute interval
d. Having the client discriminate between making a sandwich and making popcorn when
given the specific instructions - Correct answer-a. Pairing the instructions, "Make a
sandwich," with a video model, then fading the video model until the client can make a
sandwich when given the instructions only
Niko's spitting is maintained by escape from demands and tasks. An appropriate
replacement behavior for Niko's spitting would be
a. Teaching Niko to spit in a cup
b. Teaching Niko to say, "Can we talk?"
c. Teaching Niko to sit nicely
d. Teaching Niko to request for a break - Correct answer-d. Teaching Niko to request for
a break
When preparing for a session, the RBT should .
a. Review previous notes from other staff working with the client
