RBT PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Food is an example of what type of reinforcer? - Answer-Positive
Money is an example of what type of reinforcement? - Answer-Secondary
Extremely bright lights, freezing temperature, electric shock are all examples of which
punisher? - Answer-Unconditioned
Satiation is a term that refers to what? - Answer-An abolishing operation (value
decrease) of a reinforcer due to an organism being over-exposed to that stimulus
Which of the following is true about cumulative records? - Answer-Data never
decreases in a cumulative record; an increasing slope indicates occurrence of the target
behavior, while a flat slope indicates periods of no occurrences of the target behavior
Present 5 easy/ mastered tasks in quick succession immediately before presenting an
acquisition target. - Answer-Behavior momentum
Is exaggerating covered by the RBT ethical code? - Answer-no
How much time needs to pass before entering a relationship with a client or supervisor?
- Answer-2 years after the working relationship ends
What should you do if you are arrested for a minor marijuana charge? - Answer-Report
to BACB within 30 days
When working with a client, whose preferences should take priority? - Answer-Client
If you become aware that a client's legal rights are being violated, which of the following
actions should you take? - Answer-Document efforts to address the matter
*All of the above
Consult with your supervisor
Follow organization's policies
Sally is an RBT working with a client named Jim. Jim tends to scream and bite his arm
forcefully when presented with his token board, and sometimes when Sally opens up
her laptop. Sally almost never opens up her laptop unless she's about to ask Jim to do
some of his table work activities. What do you think the most likely function of Jim's
behavior is? - Answer-Escape from demands presented by others (Socially Mediated
Negative Reinforcement)
, You are asked to collect data on aggression. Every time your learner agresses, you
click the tally counter. What are you measuring? - Answer-Frequency
You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (Sd) to the first
instance of behavior. What are you measuring? - Answer-Latency
For every third correct response, you deliver a preferred edible. What reinforcement
schedule is this? - Answer-FR-3
Which of the following is the LEAST unethical decision? - Answer-A small child, who is
the client of an RBT, offers the RBT a hand-made card, made from construction paper
and way too much glitter, as a gift. The RBT readily accepts with a big smile on his face.
Response definitions, sometimes also referred to as operational definitions or behavior
definitions, refer to a ... - Answer-Objective, clear, concise, and complete description of
a behavior of interest
What is a multiple relationship? - Answer-Having two different relationships with one
client
Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?
If there is an issue, file a formal complaint immediately
Resolve all issues formally
Be compassionate for the less fortunate
Be truthful and honest - Answer-Be truthful and honest
A client gives you a bottle opener from their birthday party. What does the ethical code
say you should do?
Refuse the gift and send a letter home that forbids future gifting.
Politely decline and explain to them/ their parents the nature of your professional
relationship.
Accept and use in front of them to make them feel good.
Throw it away immediately. - Answer-Politely decline and explain to them/ their parents
the nature of your professional relationship.
Your supervisor requests that you work with a new client who has behaviors you have
never encountered. What should you do?
Politely decline
Refuse as you lack experience in this type of behavior
Accept since you are contractually obligated
Request more training from supervising BCBA - Answer-Request more training from
supervising BCBA
Which antecedent increases or decreases the value of a consequence?
Abolishing Operation
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Food is an example of what type of reinforcer? - Answer-Positive
Money is an example of what type of reinforcement? - Answer-Secondary
Extremely bright lights, freezing temperature, electric shock are all examples of which
punisher? - Answer-Unconditioned
Satiation is a term that refers to what? - Answer-An abolishing operation (value
decrease) of a reinforcer due to an organism being over-exposed to that stimulus
Which of the following is true about cumulative records? - Answer-Data never
decreases in a cumulative record; an increasing slope indicates occurrence of the target
behavior, while a flat slope indicates periods of no occurrences of the target behavior
Present 5 easy/ mastered tasks in quick succession immediately before presenting an
acquisition target. - Answer-Behavior momentum
Is exaggerating covered by the RBT ethical code? - Answer-no
How much time needs to pass before entering a relationship with a client or supervisor?
- Answer-2 years after the working relationship ends
What should you do if you are arrested for a minor marijuana charge? - Answer-Report
to BACB within 30 days
When working with a client, whose preferences should take priority? - Answer-Client
If you become aware that a client's legal rights are being violated, which of the following
actions should you take? - Answer-Document efforts to address the matter
*All of the above
Consult with your supervisor
Follow organization's policies
Sally is an RBT working with a client named Jim. Jim tends to scream and bite his arm
forcefully when presented with his token board, and sometimes when Sally opens up
her laptop. Sally almost never opens up her laptop unless she's about to ask Jim to do
some of his table work activities. What do you think the most likely function of Jim's
behavior is? - Answer-Escape from demands presented by others (Socially Mediated
Negative Reinforcement)
, You are asked to collect data on aggression. Every time your learner agresses, you
click the tally counter. What are you measuring? - Answer-Frequency
You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (Sd) to the first
instance of behavior. What are you measuring? - Answer-Latency
For every third correct response, you deliver a preferred edible. What reinforcement
schedule is this? - Answer-FR-3
Which of the following is the LEAST unethical decision? - Answer-A small child, who is
the client of an RBT, offers the RBT a hand-made card, made from construction paper
and way too much glitter, as a gift. The RBT readily accepts with a big smile on his face.
Response definitions, sometimes also referred to as operational definitions or behavior
definitions, refer to a ... - Answer-Objective, clear, concise, and complete description of
a behavior of interest
What is a multiple relationship? - Answer-Having two different relationships with one
client
Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?
If there is an issue, file a formal complaint immediately
Resolve all issues formally
Be compassionate for the less fortunate
Be truthful and honest - Answer-Be truthful and honest
A client gives you a bottle opener from their birthday party. What does the ethical code
say you should do?
Refuse the gift and send a letter home that forbids future gifting.
Politely decline and explain to them/ their parents the nature of your professional
relationship.
Accept and use in front of them to make them feel good.
Throw it away immediately. - Answer-Politely decline and explain to them/ their parents
the nature of your professional relationship.
Your supervisor requests that you work with a new client who has behaviors you have
never encountered. What should you do?
Politely decline
Refuse as you lack experience in this type of behavior
Accept since you are contractually obligated
Request more training from supervising BCBA - Answer-Request more training from
supervising BCBA
Which antecedent increases or decreases the value of a consequence?
Abolishing Operation
