RBT Study Guide With Correct
Answers - Updated 2025.
What are the 3 domains of ASD? -
Correct Answers-
Social Communication
Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? -
Correct Answers-
No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6
months or thereafter
No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or
expressions by 9 months Lack of response to name
No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing,
reaching, waving)
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or
repeating) by 24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice
quality)
Explain the fundamental principle of ABA -
Correct Answers-
ABA - is a scientific approach, that uses the principles of
learning to understand the relation of behaviors and the
environment.
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether
that behavior will increase or decrease.
What two components does a comprehensive ABA
treatment program include? -
,Correct Answers-
1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and
consequences to decrease inappropriate behavior:
stereotypy, noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB
2. Skill Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT & NET
3 levels of BACB certification? -
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1. RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team consists of...? -
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Supervisor, RBT, parents, caregivers, other professionals
(Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of RBT? -
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- Direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior
reduction plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behavior
management
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preference
assessments)
- Safety of the client
Two roles of the BT in assisting with assessments? -
Correct Answers-
1. Provide information about clients' current skill set
2. Assist with behavior management and motivation during
a formal assessment.
3. Does preference assessments
What activities do most therapy sessions include? -
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, Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
Skill acquisition tasks
Behavior management
Data collection
Explain the two types of formats that learning activities are
performed in? -
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1. DTT - Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction,
repetition of instructions, often conducted sitting down with
specific materials being presented.
2. NET - Natural Environment Training - Less formal
instruction, variety of instructions, centered on naturally
occurring activities, moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data on? -
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1. behavior reduction within the BIP & new behaviors
2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT should call the supervisor on the
case to relay information: -
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1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapy
sessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particular task/lesson.
How can BT assist with parent training? -
Correct Answers-
- Model target skills and provide hands on support as
parents learn to implement new producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills and manage
behaviors
Answers - Updated 2025.
What are the 3 domains of ASD? -
Correct Answers-
Social Communication
Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? -
Correct Answers-
No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6
months or thereafter
No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or
expressions by 9 months Lack of response to name
No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing,
reaching, waving)
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or
repeating) by 24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice
quality)
Explain the fundamental principle of ABA -
Correct Answers-
ABA - is a scientific approach, that uses the principles of
learning to understand the relation of behaviors and the
environment.
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether
that behavior will increase or decrease.
What two components does a comprehensive ABA
treatment program include? -
,Correct Answers-
1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and
consequences to decrease inappropriate behavior:
stereotypy, noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB
2. Skill Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT & NET
3 levels of BACB certification? -
Correct Answers-
1. RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team consists of...? -
Correct Answers-
Supervisor, RBT, parents, caregivers, other professionals
(Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of RBT? -
Correct Answers-
- Direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior
reduction plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behavior
management
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preference
assessments)
- Safety of the client
Two roles of the BT in assisting with assessments? -
Correct Answers-
1. Provide information about clients' current skill set
2. Assist with behavior management and motivation during
a formal assessment.
3. Does preference assessments
What activities do most therapy sessions include? -
Correct Answers-
, Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
Skill acquisition tasks
Behavior management
Data collection
Explain the two types of formats that learning activities are
performed in? -
Correct Answers-
1. DTT - Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction,
repetition of instructions, often conducted sitting down with
specific materials being presented.
2. NET - Natural Environment Training - Less formal
instruction, variety of instructions, centered on naturally
occurring activities, moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data on? -
Correct Answers-
1. behavior reduction within the BIP & new behaviors
2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT should call the supervisor on the
case to relay information: -
Correct Answers-
1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapy
sessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particular task/lesson.
How can BT assist with parent training? -
Correct Answers-
- Model target skills and provide hands on support as
parents learn to implement new producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills and manage
behaviors
