Prepare for your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification with our set of 75 free practice exam questions. Each question is carefully designed to reflect the latest RBT exam standards and help you strengthen your understanding of key concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
By practicing with these questions, you’ll build confidence, improve your test-taking skills, and identify the areas where you need the most review. Whether you’re just starting your RBT journey or getting ready for your final exam, this free practice set is a valuable tool to guide your study plan.
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Question 1 of 75
During a session, your client claps their hands repeatedly. You count 8 hand claps in 2 minutes. What type of measurement are you using?
Question 2 of 75
Your BCBA instructs you to measure how long a client engages in screaming behavior. Which data collection method is most appropriate?
Question 3 of 75
You say, “touch your nose,” and the client responds after 4 seconds. This delay is an example of:
Question 4 of 75
You’re tracking how much time passes between two occurrences of hitting. Which measurement procedure are you using?
Question 5 of 75
Which of the following best describes continuous measurement ?
Question 6 of 75
Your client engages in vocal stimming that occurs too frequently to count. You decide to observe whether it occurs during specific time periods. This is called:
Question 7 of 75
In a 10-second interval, the client engaged in hand-flapping for the entire duration. Using whole interval recording , how would you mark this?
Question 8 of 75
You observe your client for 30 seconds and divide the time into 5-second intervals. If they flapped their hands at any time during each interval, you mark “Yes.” This is:
Question 9 of 75
You are asked to check whether a student has completed their worksheet by the end of the session. You are collecting:
Question 10 of 75
Before collecting data, the RBT should:
Question 11 of 75
What tool is used to graph behavior data over time and visualize trends?
Question 12 of 75
You record that the client screamed 4 times in 20 minutes. You want to graph this as a rate. What’s the correct way to report it?
Question 13 of 75
You are assisting your BCBA with a preference assessment. The client is presented with two items at a time and asked to choose one. The BCBA then rotates the items. What type of preference assessment is this?
Question 14 of 75
A client is allowed to roam freely in a play area while you take notes on what they engage with and for how long. Which preference assessment is being conducted?
Question 15 of 75
A BCBA instructs you to collect ABC data after a client throws a toy. You should record:
Question 16 of 75
Which of the following is NOT a typical role of an RBT during the assessment process?
Question 17 of 75
Your BCBA wants to know what reinforcers are effective for a client. Which task would you likely assist with?
Question 18 of 75
You notice that every time a client is asked to clean up, they drop to the floor and scream. What is the antecedent in this scenario?
Question 19 of 75
What is the purpose of collecting baseline data before intervention begins?
Question 20 of 75
You are conducting a Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. After each selection, you:
Question 21 of 75
During a session, your BCBA tells you to run a trial-based functional assessment . As an RBT, your role is to:
Question 22 of 75
When collecting data during a preference assessment, what should you record?
Question 23 of 75
Your BCBA instructs you to teach a child how to wash hands by breaking the task into smaller steps and reinforcing each one. This method is called:
Question 24 of 75
You’re teaching a client to respond to the question “What is your name?” and they respond correctly after you model the answer. What type of prompt is this?
Question 25 of 75
You’re helping a client learn to say “please” when requesting toys. First, they are reinforced for any sound. Then, only clearer approximations. This method is called:
Question 26 of 75
Which of the following is an example of discrete trial teaching (DTT)?
Question 27 of 75
What is the main difference between DTT and Natural Environment Teaching (NET)?
Question 28 of 75
Your client has mastered identifying “dog” in flashcards but fails to identify real dogs in the park. What is missing?
Question 29 of 75
Which of the following is positive reinforcement?
Question 30 of 75
You are using a most-to-least prompt hierarchy . What is the first step?
Question 31 of 75
During a session, your client starts responding correctly without prompts. What should you do next?
Question 32 of 75
When should reinforcement be delivered during skill acquisition?
Question 33 of 75
A behavior technician is teaching a child to match objects. Each time the child makes an attempt, the technician praises and gives a small edible reward. This is an example of:
Question 34 of 75
In a discrimination training program, what is the goal?
Question 35 of 75
What should you always check before running a skill acquisition plan?
Question 36 of 75
The client mastered shoe-tying at home, but cannot do it at school. What should be added to the program?
Question 37 of 75
Which of the following is true about reinforcement schedules?
Question 38 of 75
You are told to withhold attention when a client engages in yelling because attention maintains the behavior. This is an example of:
Question 39 of 75
Which of the following best defines extinction in behavior analysis?
Question 40 of 75
A child hits their head when asked to do work and is sent to time-out. Later, head-hitting increases. What is the likely function of this behavior?
Question 41 of 75
Which strategy involves reinforcing a replacement behavior while withholding reinforcement for problem behavior?
Question 42 of 75
You’re instructed to use DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior) . What should you do?
Question 43 of 75
What is your main responsibility when a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is in place?
Question 44 of 75
What is automatic reinforcement ?
Question 45 of 75
Which of the following is a proactive strategy to reduce challenging behavior?
Question 46 of 75
If a client is hitting to get access to toys, which function does this behavior likely serve?
Question 47 of 75
A BCBA wants to reduce elopement (running away). Which strategy might they use as a replacement behavior ?
Question 48 of 75
You’re using DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior) . Which is a correct example?
Question 49 of 75
A child cries when denied access to electronics and then gets to play with the tablet. What should you do as an RBT?
Question 50 of 75
You implement extinction for screaming, but the behavior briefly gets worse. This is called:
Question 51 of 75
When using differential reinforcement , what must happen to the problem behavior?
Question 52 of 75
Why is consistency important when implementing a behavior plan?
Question 53 of 75
Why is objective documentation important in ABA?
Question 54 of 75
Which of the following is an example of subjective reporting (what you should avoid)?
Question 55 of 75
When should you complete your session notes?
Question 56 of 75
You’re unsure how to describe a behavior in your notes. What should you do?
Question 57 of 75
What should be included in a daily session note?
Question 58 of 75
An RBT witnesses a client falling and hitting their head. What’s the next step?
Question 59 of 75
How often should data be collected on client behavior or skill acquisition?
Question 60 of 75
Your session was interrupted by a fire drill and the client didn’t complete all programs. What should you do?
Question 61 of 75
Who do you share your documentation and data with?
Question 62 of 75
What does it mean to write in clear, concise, and complete language when documenting?
Question 63 of 75
Which of the following is within the RBT’s scope of practice ?
Question 64 of 75
If a parent asks you to babysit their child outside of work hours, what should you do?
Question 65 of 75
Which of the following shows professional behavior by an RBT?
Question 66 of 75
An RBT receives feedback from their supervisor. What should they do?
Question 67 of 75
You suspect a client is being abused. What’s your responsibility?
Question 68 of 75
What is confidentiality in the context of ABA?
Question 69 of 75
If a BCBA asks you to implement a new skill acquisition plan, what should you do?
Question 70 of 75
What should you do if you feel unqualified or unsure about a task you’re asked to perform?
Question 71 of 75
Which action could be considered a violation of ethical boundaries ?
Question 72 of 75
Why is staying within your scope of competence important?
Question 73 of 75
You overhear a coworker talking about a client by name in a public place. What should you do?
Question 74 of 75
Which situation requires an RBT to seek guidance from a supervisor?
Question 75 of 75
If you are assigned to a client who uses a communication device you’ve never worked with, what is the correct next step?