LATEST REGISTERED BEHAVIOR
TECHNICIAN (RBT)
CERTIFICATION EXAM | Q&A
WITH RATIONALES
1. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
credential is administered by which
organization?
A) American Psychological Association (APA)
B) Association for Behavior Analysis
International (ABAI)
C) Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
D) National Association of Social Workers
(NASW)
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The BACB is the nonprofit
organization that establishes and enforces the
certification standards for behavior
technicians.
2. What is the primary role of an RBT?
,A) To independently design behavior
intervention plans
B) To provide direct one-on-one behavioral
services under the supervision of a BCBA
C) To diagnose developmental disorders
D) To prescribe medication
Correct answer: B
Rationale: RBTs are paraprofessionals who
practice under the direction and close
supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA.
3. What is the minimum age requirement for
RBT certification?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years
old to be eligible for RBT certification.
,4. What is the minimum educational requirement
for RBT certification?
A) A bachelor's degree
B) A high school diploma or equivalent
C) An associate degree
D) A master's degree
Correct answer: B
Rationale: RBT applicants must have a high
school diploma or equivalent.
5. How many hours of training are required for
RBT certification?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
Correct answer: C
Rationale: RBT applicants must complete a 40-
hour training program.
, 6. The RBT 40-hour training must be completed
within what time frame?
A) No shorter than 5 days and no longer than
180 days
B) No shorter than 10 days and no longer than
90 days
C) No shorter than 30 days and no longer than
365 days
D) No shorter than 60 days and no longer than
180 days
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The 40-hour curriculum must be
completed within a period no shorter than 5
days and no longer than 180 days.
7. Which of the following is NOT a requirement
for RBT certification?
A) Passing a criminal background check
B) Completing the RBT Competency
Assessment
C) Passing the RBT certification exam
TECHNICIAN (RBT)
CERTIFICATION EXAM | Q&A
WITH RATIONALES
1. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
credential is administered by which
organization?
A) American Psychological Association (APA)
B) Association for Behavior Analysis
International (ABAI)
C) Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
D) National Association of Social Workers
(NASW)
Correct answer: C
Rationale: The BACB is the nonprofit
organization that establishes and enforces the
certification standards for behavior
technicians.
2. What is the primary role of an RBT?
,A) To independently design behavior
intervention plans
B) To provide direct one-on-one behavioral
services under the supervision of a BCBA
C) To diagnose developmental disorders
D) To prescribe medication
Correct answer: B
Rationale: RBTs are paraprofessionals who
practice under the direction and close
supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA.
3. What is the minimum age requirement for
RBT certification?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years
old to be eligible for RBT certification.
,4. What is the minimum educational requirement
for RBT certification?
A) A bachelor's degree
B) A high school diploma or equivalent
C) An associate degree
D) A master's degree
Correct answer: B
Rationale: RBT applicants must have a high
school diploma or equivalent.
5. How many hours of training are required for
RBT certification?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
Correct answer: C
Rationale: RBT applicants must complete a 40-
hour training program.
, 6. The RBT 40-hour training must be completed
within what time frame?
A) No shorter than 5 days and no longer than
180 days
B) No shorter than 10 days and no longer than
90 days
C) No shorter than 30 days and no longer than
365 days
D) No shorter than 60 days and no longer than
180 days
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The 40-hour curriculum must be
completed within a period no shorter than 5
days and no longer than 180 days.
7. Which of the following is NOT a requirement
for RBT certification?
A) Passing a criminal background check
B) Completing the RBT Competency
Assessment
C) Passing the RBT certification exam
