CBCC-KA EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The peripheral nervous system includes the. Answer: Autonomic
system
The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely
unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate,
digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual
arousal. This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-
flight response.
◉ What is the number of times a response occurs during an
observational period? Answer: Frequency
◉ A dog engaging in excessive self-licking may be. Answer: Relaxed
and being offered little stimulation
◉ Behavior analysts work primarily with. Answer: specific, defined
behaviors
◉ Which of the following best describes a professional code of ethics?
Answer: Identifies ethical goals of the profession
,◉ If a behavior occurs during 25 out of 200 sample intervals, what is the
score for this one-zero sampling? Answer: 0.125
◉ Which of the following involves the systematic manipulation of
environmental contingencies? Answer: Functional analysis
◉ Which of the following is not a distance increasing behavior?
A. Piloerection
B. Stiff body with fixed gaze
C. Lowered front legs with rump in the air
D. Tail held straight up. Answer: C. Lowered front legs with rump in the
air
◉ What is the range for a normal resting breathing rate for a dog?
A. 5-30 bpm
B. 10-20 bpm
C. 10-35 bpm
D. 12-40 bpm. Answer: C. 10-35 breaths per minute
◉ When training a dog to sit, using positive reinforcement, which cue
would help your dog the most to learn this behavior?
1. Gently push on the hindquarters until the dog sits
,2. Give repetitive upward jerks on the leash, while pushing on the dog's
hindquarters until the dog sits
3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the dog's head. When the
dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit. No words are spoken.
4. Use the steps in #3, but repetitively repeat "sit," "sit," "sit," until the
dog sits. Answer: 3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the
dog's head. When the dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit.
No words are spoken.
◉ Which of the following best describes the overall steps of the
scientific method?
A. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test
with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate
results
B. Construct a hypothesis; Do background research; Test with an
experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
C. Do background research; Test with an experiment; Construct a
hypothesis, Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
D. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test
with an experiment; Draw conclusions. Answer: A. Ask a question; Do
background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment;
Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
◉ Validity is:
A. The consistency of the measure across time, items and researchers
, B. The extent to which the scores actually represent the variable they are
intended to
C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one test group
to another
D. Measured by getting the same results every time you do the test.
Answer: C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one
test group to another
◉ In general, puppies should be exposed to people, dogs, environments
and other stimuli by what age?
A. Two months
B. Six months
C. Three months
D. Twelve months. Answer: C. Three months
◉ What is the difference between a hormone and a pheromone?
A. Nothing, they are the same
B. Hormones act within an organism to stimulate tissue action;
Pheromones act within an organism to suppress tissue action
C. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on other organisms
outside of the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism and
act on tissue within the host body.
D. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the
host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism, are released into
the environment and act on other organisms outside the host body.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The peripheral nervous system includes the. Answer: Autonomic
system
The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely
unconsciously and regulates bodily functions, such as the heart rate,
digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual
arousal. This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-
flight response.
◉ What is the number of times a response occurs during an
observational period? Answer: Frequency
◉ A dog engaging in excessive self-licking may be. Answer: Relaxed
and being offered little stimulation
◉ Behavior analysts work primarily with. Answer: specific, defined
behaviors
◉ Which of the following best describes a professional code of ethics?
Answer: Identifies ethical goals of the profession
,◉ If a behavior occurs during 25 out of 200 sample intervals, what is the
score for this one-zero sampling? Answer: 0.125
◉ Which of the following involves the systematic manipulation of
environmental contingencies? Answer: Functional analysis
◉ Which of the following is not a distance increasing behavior?
A. Piloerection
B. Stiff body with fixed gaze
C. Lowered front legs with rump in the air
D. Tail held straight up. Answer: C. Lowered front legs with rump in the
air
◉ What is the range for a normal resting breathing rate for a dog?
A. 5-30 bpm
B. 10-20 bpm
C. 10-35 bpm
D. 12-40 bpm. Answer: C. 10-35 breaths per minute
◉ When training a dog to sit, using positive reinforcement, which cue
would help your dog the most to learn this behavior?
1. Gently push on the hindquarters until the dog sits
,2. Give repetitive upward jerks on the leash, while pushing on the dog's
hindquarters until the dog sits
3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the dog's head. When the
dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit. No words are spoken.
4. Use the steps in #3, but repetitively repeat "sit," "sit," "sit," until the
dog sits. Answer: 3. Use a food lure and slowly position it above the
dog's head. When the dog reaches for the treat, the dog folds into a sit.
No words are spoken.
◉ Which of the following best describes the overall steps of the
scientific method?
A. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test
with an experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate
results
B. Construct a hypothesis; Do background research; Test with an
experiment; Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
C. Do background research; Test with an experiment; Construct a
hypothesis, Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
D. Ask a question; Do background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test
with an experiment; Draw conclusions. Answer: A. Ask a question; Do
background research; Construct a hypothesis; Test with an experiment;
Analyze data and draw conclusions; Communicate results
◉ Validity is:
A. The consistency of the measure across time, items and researchers
, B. The extent to which the scores actually represent the variable they are
intended to
C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one test group
to another
D. Measured by getting the same results every time you do the test.
Answer: C. The extent to which the results can be replicated from one
test group to another
◉ In general, puppies should be exposed to people, dogs, environments
and other stimuli by what age?
A. Two months
B. Six months
C. Three months
D. Twelve months. Answer: C. Three months
◉ What is the difference between a hormone and a pheromone?
A. Nothing, they are the same
B. Hormones act within an organism to stimulate tissue action;
Pheromones act within an organism to suppress tissue action
C. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on other organisms
outside of the host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism and
act on tissue within the host body.
D. Hormones are produced by an organism and act on tissue within the
host body; Pheromones are produced by an organism, are released into
the environment and act on other organisms outside the host body.
