RBT Practice Exam 5

Which of the following is considered a response prompt in behavior intervention?

Mike provides reinforcement to his client when the client raises his hand no more than 3 times during class. If the client raises their hand more than 3 times, reinforcement is not provided. What type of differential reinforcement procedure is this?

If a client fell and injured both knees badly during a session, what type of documentation would you need to complete?

What is considered a multiple relationship in the RBT Ethical Code?

Emily, an RBT, has been working with her client for two years. Her client’s mom asks if she can babysit their child while they go out with friends and offers to pay her. If Emily accepts, what ethical guideline would she be violating?

Which of the following situations would NOT require immediate communication with your BCBA?

What do you reinforce in a Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO) procedure?

Which of the following scenarios would require you to file a mandated report?

During a therapy session, your client’s mother mentioned that she read about a new diet online that involves eating only sunflower seeds, claiming it can cure autism. She asks for your professional opinion. As an RBT, what is the most appropriate response?

Which of the following is essential when writing accurate and professional progress notes as an RBT?

What is the most professional way to respond to constructive feedback from your BCBA?

For how many years must client documentation be retained according to standard practices and ethical guidelines?

Which federal law requires healthcare providers, including Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), to protect and maintain the confidentiality of a client’s health information?

How often must an RBT complete the RBT Competency Assessment to maintain their certification?

Which of the following scenarios does NOT represent a dual relationship between an RBT and a client or their family?

You provide 1:1 ABA services for Client A for 12 hours per week and Client B for 8 hours per week. Based on the total hours worked, what is the minimum number of supervision hours you must receive each month as an RBT?

When writing a daily session note, which of the following details is NOT required to be documented?

Which of the following is an example of properly documenting the reinforcement used during a session?

Which of the following is considered a setting event that could impact your client’s response to treatment?

When documenting a client’s progress, which of the following is important to include?

Emma earns tokens for every correct math answer. Each token can later be traded for iPad time. The iPad time is considered a:

Sophia learned to say “dog” when shown a photo of a dog. Later, she says “dog” when she sees her neighbor’s real dog. This is an example of:

When a learner applies a skill across different people, settings, or materials, this is called _______.

Mia earns tokens for completing math problems. Sometimes she earns a token after every problem, and sometimes after every 3–4 problems. This is an example of:

Noah earns one token for every correct answer during reading practice. Once he has 5 tokens, he can exchange them for playtime. What reinforcement schedule is being used for token delivery?

Your client is learning to make a sandwich. You teach the first step (getting bread) and reinforce, then move to the second step once the first is mastered. This is:

Emma learned to request “water” during therapy sessions. Later, she asks her teacher at school and her parent at home for water. This shows:

Liam was taught to wash his hands in the clinic. Two months later, with no direct practice, he still washes independently at home. This demonstrates:

Olivia earns tokens for staying in her seat. Sometimes she gets a token every 2 minutes, sometimes every 5 minutes. What schedule of reinforcement is this?

Isabella collects tokens in therapy but prefers different reinforcers each day. To keep tokens motivating, the RBT should:

Daniel earns tokens for good behavior. If he breaks a rule, the teacher takes away a token. What is this procedure?

Your client is asked to “clap hands.” You clap your own hands to show him what to do. What type of prompt is this?

The RBT provides the instruction “touch your head,” then immediately guides the client’s hands to their head. This is:

A Behavior Technician is implementing a skill acquisition program for receptive identification of common objects (e.g., cup, ball, spoon). The program specifies a most-to-least prompting hierarchy to teach the client to touch the named object. Which of the following prompts would the technician use first when implementing this hierarchy?

A behavior analyst is using an FR5 schedule of reinforcement with a client to increase math problem completion. According to this schedule, when should the reinforcement be delivered?

After a large lunch, the learner refuses to work for snacks that were previously motivating. Which term best describes this situation?

When the RBT removes a preferred toy from the learner’s reach, the learner begins to ask for it, point to it, and attempt to grab it. This is an example of:

A client just finished playing their favorite iPad game for 30 minutes. When the RBT presents the iPad as a reinforcer, the client shows little interest. What has occurred?

A teacher praises a student for raising his hand only when it occurs fewer than three times in a 10-minute interval.

David, an RBT, is working with Maya, a 6-year-old student who sometimes engages in crying during work sessions. To help reduce this behavior, David begins giving Maya access to her favorite stuffed animal for 1 minute every 2 minutes—regardless of her activity at the time, whether she is crying, working, or sitting quietly. Which intervention is David implementing?

During therapy, a child frequently screams to get the RBT’s attention. The BCBA instructs the RBT to ignore screaming and only give attention when the child uses words or a communication card. What procedure is the RBT implementing?

A child used to get candy every time they cried at the grocery store. The parent stops giving candy after crying begins. At first, the crying gets louder and lasts longer. What is this increase in behavior called?

After several weeks of extinction, a child who had stopped whining for toys suddenly begins whining again one day. What is this called?

A client engages in self-injury to escape difficult tasks. The BCBA instructs the RBT to continue presenting the task, but with safety precautions, and not to allow the individual to escape when self-injury occurs. What type of extinction is being used?

An RBT implements extinction for tantrums maintained by attention. However, the parent occasionally gives in and comforts the child during a tantrum. What is likely to happen?

During snack time, a client throws food on the floor. The RBT immediately removes the plate for one minute before returning it. Over time, food throwing decreases.

A student repeatedly shouts during class. Each time this happens, the teacher gives a firm “That’s not okay.” The shouting decreases.

A BCBA sends a questionnaire to parents asking about their child’s challenging behaviors and what typically happens before and after those behaviors.

Marco, an RBT, receives a message from his client’s mother on Facebook, thanking him for his hard work and sending a “friend request.” What’s the most ethical response?

Daniel, an RBT, is asked by his client’s parents to attend their child’s birthday party “as a friend.” They insist it’s outside of work and not paid. What should Daniel do?