RBT Actual Exam 2026 RBT Exam
Latest Update 2026 Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+
What are the 3 domains of ASD? -Answer-Social Communication
Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? -Answer-No
big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or thereafter
No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or expressions
by 9 months Lack of response to name
No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching, waving)
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by
24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)
Explain the fundamental principle of ABA -Answer-ABA - is a scientific
approach, that uses the principles of learning to understand the
relation of behaviors and the environment.
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether that behavior
will increase or decrease.
What two components does a comprehensive ABA treatment program
include? -Answer-1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and
consequences to decrease inappropriate behavior: stereotypy,
noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB
2. Skill Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
,Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT & NET
3 levels of BACB certification? -Answer-1. RBT - Registered Behavior
Technician
2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team consists of...? -Answer-Supervisor, RBT, parents,
caregivers, other professionals (Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of RBT? -Answer-- Direct implementation of skill
acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behavior management
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preference assessments)
- Safety of the client
Two roles of the BT in assisting with assessments? -Answer-1.
Provide information about clients' current skill set
2. Assist with behavior management and motivation during a formal
assessment.
3. Does preference assessments
What activities do most therapy sessions include? -Answer-
Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
Skill acquisition tasks
Behavior management
Data collection
Explain the two types of formats that learning activities are performed
in? -Answer-1. DTT - Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction,
, repetition of instructions, often conducted sitting down with specific
materials being presented.
2. NET - Natural Environment Training - Less formal instruction,
variety of instructions, centered on naturally occurring activities,
moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data on? -Answer-1. behavior reduction within
the BIP & new behaviors
2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT should call the supervisor on the case to relay
information: -Answer-1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapy sessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particular task/lesson.
How can BT assist with parent training? -Answer-- Model target skills
and provide hands on support as parents learn to implement new
producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills and manage behaviors
- Provide positive feedback and support during a behavior
What are some behaviors more commonly observed in individuals
with autism? -Answer-Task avoidance (noncompliance)
Tantrums
self-injurious behaviors (SIB)
Aggression
Stereotypy (self-stimulatory/repetitive body movements or behaviors)
(hand flapping)
Latest Update 2026 Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+
What are the 3 domains of ASD? -Answer-Social Communication
Social Interaction
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior
What are some red flags a child may be at risk for ASD? -Answer-No
big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or thereafter
No babbling, back and forth sharing sounds, smiles, or expressions
by 9 months Lack of response to name
No back and forth gestures by 12 months (pointing, reaching, waving)
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by
24 months
Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills at any age
Unusual Prosody (little variation in pitch, unusual voice quality)
Explain the fundamental principle of ABA -Answer-ABA - is a scientific
approach, that uses the principles of learning to understand the
relation of behaviors and the environment.
-* Consequences that follow a behavior control whether that behavior
will increase or decrease.
What two components does a comprehensive ABA treatment program
include? -Answer-1. Behavior Reduction - change antecedents and
consequences to decrease inappropriate behavior: stereotypy,
noncompliance, tantrums, aggression, SIB
2. Skill Repertoire Building - increase appropriate behavior
,Behavior management and Skill Acquisition -> DTT & NET
3 levels of BACB certification? -Answer-1. RBT - Registered Behavior
Technician
2. BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
3. BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ABA treatment team consists of...? -Answer-Supervisor, RBT, parents,
caregivers, other professionals (Speech, OT...)
Roles/responsibilities of RBT? -Answer-- Direct implementation of skill
acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed by the supervisor
- Data collection- skill acquisition and behavior management
- Assist with certain assessments (i.e. preference assessments)
- Safety of the client
Two roles of the BT in assisting with assessments? -Answer-1.
Provide information about clients' current skill set
2. Assist with behavior management and motivation during a formal
assessment.
3. Does preference assessments
What activities do most therapy sessions include? -Answer-
Preparation and clean up
Rapport building - "pairing with client"
Skill acquisition tasks
Behavior management
Data collection
Explain the two types of formats that learning activities are performed
in? -Answer-1. DTT - Discrete Trial Training - More formal instruction,
, repetition of instructions, often conducted sitting down with specific
materials being presented.
2. NET - Natural Environment Training - Less formal instruction,
variety of instructions, centered on naturally occurring activities,
moving around in natural environment.
What does a BT collect data on? -Answer-1. behavior reduction within
the BIP & new behaviors
2. skill acquisition target
3 instances where a BT should call the supervisor on the case to relay
information: -Answer-1. client is sick (sessions are being cancelled)
2. Behaviors have unexpectedly increased
3. Parent expresses concerns or has questions
4. Changes in environment that are affecting therapy sessions
5. Client is having difficulty with a particular task/lesson.
How can BT assist with parent training? -Answer-- Model target skills
and provide hands on support as parents learn to implement new
producers with their child.
- May teach parents how to teach new skills and manage behaviors
- Provide positive feedback and support during a behavior
What are some behaviors more commonly observed in individuals
with autism? -Answer-Task avoidance (noncompliance)
Tantrums
self-injurious behaviors (SIB)
Aggression
Stereotypy (self-stimulatory/repetitive body movements or behaviors)
(hand flapping)
