RBT EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An RBT was setting up for her session and she set up the first set of programs so they
were ready for the client when they began the session , she read and reviewed the data
from last session . What else should she have done ? - Answer-Determine what
programs she plans to work on during the session
A client is given 20 math questions and is able to answer 17 of the questions correctly
What measure would best represent this performance - Answer-Percentage of
occurrence
An RBT joins a charity event which involves making clay plant pots to sell at a craft
show to raise money for sick kids . The host of the event says that they will be checking
in at the 24 hour mark to determine which team was able to make the most clay plant
pots The host is using which data collection method - Answer-Permanent product
recording
A client is left alone in a room during a meeting and begins screaming but no observers
or mediators are present to see or hear the behaviour . The client screaming in a room
with no one else around to see or hear them scream is an example of what type of
behaviour : - Answer-Overt
An RBT is asked to create a line graph for a skill acquisition program and needs to put a
title on the vertical axis . What title would NOT be appropriate on the vertical axis : -
Answer-Sessions / days
A BCBA is conducting the intake process with a new client and is using an indirect
assessment as part of the process . The BCBA requests that an RBT joins to help
collect some data . Which option is the best example of an indirect assessment : -
Answer-Parent interview
An RBT is asked to help support a BCBA conduct a Functional Behaviour Assessment
The BCBA has already conducted an indirect assessment and a descriptive direct
assessment What is the missing assessment from the Functional Behaviour
Assessment - Answer-Analog assessment
Visual performance skills would likely be on what type of assessment : - Answer-Skill
based assessment
An RBT is conducting a discrete trial training session with a 5 year old client . The RBT
holds out an iPad in their left hand and a toy car in their right hand . The RBT asks the
client to " pick one " and the client selects the toy car This would be an example of : -
Answer-Forced choice
, An RBT is reviewing a skill acquisition plan for tacting common nouns and the program
says to reinforce the target behaviour on a VR5 schedule of reinforcement . Each
number below represents the number of responses before reinforcement would be
delivered . Which best represents a VR5 schedule : - Answer-Reinforce after : 8 trials ,
2 trials , 6 trials , 4 trials , 3 trials , 7 trials
An RBT is reviewing a skill acquisition plan for a young client learning to write in their
journal . As they review the plan they can see that the larger goal of journal writing is
broken down into steps , what techniques should be used to teach the skill but realize
something else should be there . What else would the RBT expect to see on the skill
acquisition plan - Answer-What type of prompting should be used
An RBT is doing some naturalistic teaching with a kindergarten student and they land
on a farm set. The RBT is following the students lead and providing reinforcement
related to the activity such as making silly animal sounds and building in excitement.
What else should the RBT include in their naturalistic teaching session: - Answer-
Interspersing mastered trials
During a naturalistic teaching seasion the RBT provides edibles to help build motivation
while playing with the trains. The RBT should: - Answer-Use reinforcement related to
the activity
An RBT is gathering secondary reinforcers . These are all secondary reinforcers
except :
A) a glass of the client's favorite juice
B) An ipad with youtube
C) Bubbles and a bubble wand
D) Scooter board to be pulled around - Answer-a glass of the client's favorite juice
Melissa , An RBT asks Janet what her plans are for the weekend . Janet says that she
is going for a hike on Saturday . Melissa's behaviour is an example of a : - Answer-
Mand
An RBT asked another staff member to label some primary reinforcers. The other staff
would have said everything expect:
A) Sleep
B)Water
C) Netflix
D) Pizza - Answer-Netflix
24. An RBT is going to the park with their client and the client says " ball " as they pass
a group of kids playing soccer . This is an example of - Answer-Tact
An RBT is trying to deliver discrete trials with a client who continues to wave their arms ,
swipe materials and look away. The RBT decides to ask the client to do three mastered
ANSWERS
An RBT was setting up for her session and she set up the first set of programs so they
were ready for the client when they began the session , she read and reviewed the data
from last session . What else should she have done ? - Answer-Determine what
programs she plans to work on during the session
A client is given 20 math questions and is able to answer 17 of the questions correctly
What measure would best represent this performance - Answer-Percentage of
occurrence
An RBT joins a charity event which involves making clay plant pots to sell at a craft
show to raise money for sick kids . The host of the event says that they will be checking
in at the 24 hour mark to determine which team was able to make the most clay plant
pots The host is using which data collection method - Answer-Permanent product
recording
A client is left alone in a room during a meeting and begins screaming but no observers
or mediators are present to see or hear the behaviour . The client screaming in a room
with no one else around to see or hear them scream is an example of what type of
behaviour : - Answer-Overt
An RBT is asked to create a line graph for a skill acquisition program and needs to put a
title on the vertical axis . What title would NOT be appropriate on the vertical axis : -
Answer-Sessions / days
A BCBA is conducting the intake process with a new client and is using an indirect
assessment as part of the process . The BCBA requests that an RBT joins to help
collect some data . Which option is the best example of an indirect assessment : -
Answer-Parent interview
An RBT is asked to help support a BCBA conduct a Functional Behaviour Assessment
The BCBA has already conducted an indirect assessment and a descriptive direct
assessment What is the missing assessment from the Functional Behaviour
Assessment - Answer-Analog assessment
Visual performance skills would likely be on what type of assessment : - Answer-Skill
based assessment
An RBT is conducting a discrete trial training session with a 5 year old client . The RBT
holds out an iPad in their left hand and a toy car in their right hand . The RBT asks the
client to " pick one " and the client selects the toy car This would be an example of : -
Answer-Forced choice
, An RBT is reviewing a skill acquisition plan for tacting common nouns and the program
says to reinforce the target behaviour on a VR5 schedule of reinforcement . Each
number below represents the number of responses before reinforcement would be
delivered . Which best represents a VR5 schedule : - Answer-Reinforce after : 8 trials ,
2 trials , 6 trials , 4 trials , 3 trials , 7 trials
An RBT is reviewing a skill acquisition plan for a young client learning to write in their
journal . As they review the plan they can see that the larger goal of journal writing is
broken down into steps , what techniques should be used to teach the skill but realize
something else should be there . What else would the RBT expect to see on the skill
acquisition plan - Answer-What type of prompting should be used
An RBT is doing some naturalistic teaching with a kindergarten student and they land
on a farm set. The RBT is following the students lead and providing reinforcement
related to the activity such as making silly animal sounds and building in excitement.
What else should the RBT include in their naturalistic teaching session: - Answer-
Interspersing mastered trials
During a naturalistic teaching seasion the RBT provides edibles to help build motivation
while playing with the trains. The RBT should: - Answer-Use reinforcement related to
the activity
An RBT is gathering secondary reinforcers . These are all secondary reinforcers
except :
A) a glass of the client's favorite juice
B) An ipad with youtube
C) Bubbles and a bubble wand
D) Scooter board to be pulled around - Answer-a glass of the client's favorite juice
Melissa , An RBT asks Janet what her plans are for the weekend . Janet says that she
is going for a hike on Saturday . Melissa's behaviour is an example of a : - Answer-
Mand
An RBT asked another staff member to label some primary reinforcers. The other staff
would have said everything expect:
A) Sleep
B)Water
C) Netflix
D) Pizza - Answer-Netflix
24. An RBT is going to the park with their client and the client says " ball " as they pass
a group of kids playing soccer . This is an example of - Answer-Tact
An RBT is trying to deliver discrete trials with a client who continues to wave their arms ,
swipe materials and look away. The RBT decides to ask the client to do three mastered
