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1. A local coffee shop is hosting its grand opening. They’ve hired someone to stand by the door and track how many customers enter the store and order a drink. Which measurement system would be the most appropriate for collecting this data?

2. Which of the following scenarios best represents antecedent manipulation?

3. Lily had an exhausting week at work. After finishing her Friday shift, she planned to go home and sleep early. On her way, she received a text from her friend inviting her to a party. Lily replied, “Sounds great, what time?” Her friend responded, “8 p.m.,” and Lily decided to attend. What was the antecedent to Lily asking what time the party started?

4. Which of the following is NOT part of an RBT’s preparation before starting a session?

5. Lillian has a goal to independently request (mand) for preferred items. Which of the following would be the most precise mastery criteria for this goal?

6. Which of the following scenarios best represents consequence manipulation?

7. Emily is playing dress-up with her dolls. Her RBT asks her questions like “Where do her pants go?” and “Where do her glasses go?” What type of procedure is Emily most likely using?

8. According to the RBT ethical codes, what are RBTs responsible for?

9. Sarah is moving out of her apartment and does not want to pay for movers. She calls her brother and says, “If you help me move this weekend, I’ll buy you and your friends lunch and pay each of you $50.” What is Sarah establishing in this situation?

10. Jessica needs to determine how many of her students are working independently without being prompted. She decides that every 5 minutes, she will look up from her desk and count how many students are looking down at their papers. What type of measurement is Jessica using?

11. What is the primary role of an RBT in the service delivery system?

12. Jason cuts the grass every Saturday using a lawnmower that requires pulling a cord to start. Sometimes, the lawnmower starts after the first pull, sometimes after the second pull, and sometimes after the third pull, but it never takes more than three pulls. Which reinforcement schedule best represents this scenario?

13. Before leaving for work, Emily told her husband to empty the dishwasher. She promised to watch the football game with him as a reward if he completed the task. When Emily got home, she confirmed that the dishwasher had been emptied and reinforced her husband for doing so. What type of measurement did Emily most likely use?

14. David knows that his two kids love Hershey’s kisses. He doesn’t want to use chocolate as a reward because he is concerned about cavities. So, David decides to provide a token each time he gives his kids chocolate. What is David attempting to do?

15. If you need to collect both frequency and duration data during your upcoming session, what would be the best items to bring?

16. Eleanor used to receive attention every time she screamed. However, her caregivers decide to stop providing attention when she screams in an effort to decrease the behavior. What procedure are they using?

17. When an RBT receives feedback from their supervisor, what is the appropriate course of action?

18. Your client’s mom informs you that your client is allowed to pick any dessert they want after eating their dinner. The client eats their entire dinner and then requests a piece of cake. You tell them they cannot have cake because it is unhealthy and suggest fruit instead. What have you failed to do?

19. Chris wants to encourage his son to start using tissues instead of wiping his nose on his shirt. To achieve this, Chris places tissue boxes in every room of the house, ensuring they are easily noticeable. What do the tissue boxes function as in this scenario?

20. There are four basic reinforcement schedules commonly used in behavior analysis. A _ _ _ schedule relies on an unchanging number, while a _ _ _ schedule relies on an average number.

21. Your supervising BCBA conducts an interview with the client’s mother, asking about goals, history, and behavior. Meanwhile, you are collecting narrative data on the client’s behavior while the client plays with his brother. What process is taking place?

22. During rehearsal for Cats! on Broadway, the coordinator becomes frustrated when her dancers struggle to master the moves. The next time the music starts, she says, “Now, watch me,” and performs the dance moves she wants them to imitate. What type of prompt is the dance teacher using?

23. Greg’s boss assigns him the task of scanning papers, stapling them, and then filing them. The boss walks Greg through all the steps and tells him he can ask for help if needed at any step. What type of chaining best describes this scenario?

24. Your client asks for help in reducing their phone use. You establish a measurement system where you record their behavior for 15 minutes every 3 hours. During each 15-minute session, you use 1-minute intervals to observe if they look at their phone. If they look at their phone at any point during a 1-minute interval, it is recorded as a response. If they check their phone 7 or more times, they do not earn reinforcement. What type of data collection method are you most likely using?

25. Your BCBA instructs you to take notes on the client’s room, where you will be conducting sessions. You are asked to observe the environment to gain a better understanding of the setting and its potential impact on the client’s behavior. What type of assessment are you most likely conducting?

26. The Kansas City Chiefs aim to run a play every 10 seconds. However, their statistician reports that during the last game, they ran a play every 13 seconds. To achieve their goal of 10 seconds, what aspect of running plays must they reduce?

27. What is it called when a person performs a behavior in a different environment than the one where the behavior was originally trained?

28. Emily dislikes it when her little brother runs into her room. Every time he does, she yells at him and threatens to tell their mom. Despite this, her brother continues to run into her room. What is Emily’s yelling and threatening functioning as in relation to her brother’s behavior?

29. You work with a client in their home five days a week. During the first two weeks, the sessions went smoothly, but now the client’s parents frequently get into heated arguments during your sessions. The arguments are starting to interrupt your work, and you feel uncomfortable. What is the best course of action in this situation?

30. Which basic reinforcement schedule is often referred to as having the “slot machine effect” due to its unpredictable nature?

31. During an assessment, the client’s father reports that the client displays aggression toward his brother at random times throughout the day. The BCBA asks you to observe and record how many instances of aggression occur during the assessment. What type of measurement will you most likely use?

32. What is one primary advantage of using a Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors (DRA) intervention compared to a Differential Reinforcement of Other Behaviors (DRO) intervention?

33. When James woke up this morning, he put on his slippers and walked downstairs to make coffee. He followed his usual steps: placing the filter in the coffee maker and adding coffee grounds. However, when he pressed the ‘on’ button, the coffee maker didn’t start. James then pressed the button harder, cursed, and finally gave up. What is James experiencing in this situation?

34. David is training to work as a housekeeper at a hotel. The hotel requires that towels be folded in a specific way. The first two times David folded towels, he did it incorrectly. Now, whenever David folds towels correctly, his supervisor praises him, but he receives no praise when he folds them incorrectly. What best describes this type of intervention?

35. You’ve worked with the same client for two years. The client has recently started experiencing suicidal thoughts, and the cause is unclear. The client’s mother asked if you could provide counseling for the client. How should you respond?

36. A catering company prepares meals for weddings and other events. The pastry chef is trying to increase the number of pastries she can make per hour. What measurement is the pastry chef aiming to change in terms of pastry production?

37. You are collecting whole interval data on your client’s toothbrushing, with the goal of ensuring they brush for 2 minutes continuously. You divide the session into 20-second intervals and collect the following data:

How many intervals should you mark as a response?

38. Tim and his brother get into a fight, and their dad sends them to their rooms. He tells them they can come out once they have calmed down. After 10 minutes, Tim calms down, and his dad allows him to leave his room. Allowing Tim to leave his room is an example of:

39. Jessica has been out in the sun all day and feels extremely thirsty. She walks into her kitchen, grabs a glass of cold water, and drinks it. Afterward, she feels much better and no longer thirsty. In this scenario, the cold water serves as:

40. In a token economy system, what are the items or activities that the learner exchanges their earned tokens for called?

41. John is allowed to visit the treasure box at school every Friday, regardless of how many behaviors he engages in. Which type of reinforcement schedule is this an example of?

42. Connor recently got a job washing and detailing cars, his first-ever job. Before starting, you worked with Connor for two weeks, teaching him how to wash his parents’ car. Once he started his job, Connor was able to successfully wash not only cars but also trucks and vans without additional training. What is Connor demonstrating?

43. Which of the following basic reinforcement schedules is the only one considered “continuous”?

44. Your client struggles with making choices, and previous preference assessments have been unsuccessful. Your BCBA suggests that during your next session at the client’s home, you observe the client playing with their toys and record the amount of time they spend with each toy. What type of assessment is your BCBA recommending?

45. The treatment plan includes the extinction of all aggressive behaviors. In order for the extinction procedure to be effective, what must be ensured?

46. A prompt is used to evoke a desired behavior when teaching a client through discrete trial training (DTT). Which of the following answer choices accurately represents the correct prompt sequence?

47. Discrete trial training (DTT) is structured around specific components to teach and reinforce desired behaviors. What are the main three components of a discrete trial?

48. Liam and Sophia are playing upstairs when their dad arrives home from the store. Their dad calls out, instructing them to come downstairs and help with the groceries. After helping, he rewards them with a chocolate bar. Which of the following best describes the antecedent to Liam and Sophia coming downstairs?

49. Emma initially used verbal prompts but then switched to gestural prompts while teaching a skill. Which of the following best describes this process?

50. You and your friends decide to track how often your teacher says the word “so” during lectures. Over four weeks, you record the following:

Based on this data, what is the average rate at which the teacher uses the word “so” per week?

51. Jeniffer is teaching her clients how to tie their shoes. To make learning easier, she breaks the skill into smaller steps, such as crossing the laces, making loops, and pulling them tight. What technique is Jeniffer using?

52. Your BCBA has given you permission to teach your client’s parents about shaping behavior. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate example to use when explaining shaping?

53. Which of the following statements about the x-axis on a line graph is false?

54. Emma is learning to say “thank you” when someone gives her a toy. Her therapist decides to reinforce her every single time she says “thank you” appropriately. What type of reinforcement schedule is being used?

55. Liam’s teacher plays calming music in the classroom every morning, no matter how the students behave. The music plays regardless of whether the students are quiet or talkative. What type of reinforcement is this?

56. A year ago, when your client started receiving services, they expressed wanting to get a baker job. For the past year, you have worked and mastered the following skills: reading recipes, timing, measurements, and cleanup. Your client ended up getting a job at the bakery but is unable to make accurate measurements at their job. Your client lacks _ _ _ _?

57. Ethan’s mom tells you that, no matter how hard they try, they cannot get Ethan to tie his shoes. They just don’t know what to do anymore. During your next session, your BCBA offers Ethan two new video games, Ethan’s largest reinforcer, if he ties his shoes. Ethan still cannot do it. Ethan’s situation most likely represents a _ _ _ _?

58. Emma is a RBT working with a new client. After a few sessions, the client’s parent asks Emma for her personal phone number so they can reach her directly with questions about their child’s progress. Emma is unsure whether she should provide her number. When is it appropriate for Emma to give a client or caretaker her personal phone number?

59. Daniel is working with a young client on communication skills. During a session, the client’s parent asks Daniel for advice on managing their child’s behavior at home. Additionally, the parent wants to know if other clients have had similar challenges and how they improved. What is the best way for Daniel to communicate with stakeholders in this situation?

60. Sophia recently became a RBT and started working with a new client. She enjoys her job and feels confident in her skills. However, she wonders how often she needs supervision from her BCBA to stay in compliance with RBT requirements. How much supervision does Sophia need to meet RBT requirements?

61. Tina’s brother has an intellectual disability and lives independently, but she helps make his daily activities easier. To assist him, she labels his drawers with words like “socks,” “shirts,” and “pants” so he can easily find his clothing. What skill is Tina helping her brother develop?

62. How frequently should an RBT communicate with their supervisor?

63. BCBAs and RBTs should maintain clear, concise, and objective notes on variables that may affect a client’s behavior. This may include all of the following EXCEPT:

64. A written skill acquisition plan includes several key components to guide effective instruction. Which of the following is NOT included in a skill acquisition plan?

65. An RBT suspects that a client may be experiencing abuse or neglect. Who should the RBT report this to?

66. What defines a continuous reinforcement schedule?

67. Three supervisors are conducting a group supervision session together. What is the maximum number of RBTs they can supervise in that group?

68. In a Fixed Ratio 5 (FR5) schedule of reinforcement, when is the reinforcer delivered?

69. Frequency and rate are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Which of the following statements is correct?

70. Sarah rewards her daughter with a sticker each time she successfully uses the toilet independently. As a result, her daughter’s independence in using the toilet continues to increase. This scenario exemplifies:

71. When working with a client, whose preferences should be prioritized?

72. You provide a preferred edible item for the first accurate response after an average of 5 minutes. What type of reinforcement schedule is being used?

73. According to ethical guidelines, how long must client records be retained?

74. What is the best example of a dual relationship?

75. Client information should only be shared with who unless permission is otherwise given?