RBT Mock Exam
2020(updated)questions and answers
Which of the following behaviors is defined in the MOST observable and measurable
terms? - correct answer Jerry pokes others with his index finger to annoy them
The goal of a stimulus preference assessment is to - correct answer Identify objects,
people or activities that may be motivating
A behavior reinforced on a continuous schedule would look like - correct answer A child
being given a sticker for each time he raises his hand instead of blurting
You need to take data on tantruming behavior. What is the best type of measurement to
use? - correct answer Duration
Which is an example of a prompt? - correct answer Putting a big pink sticker next to the
start button on the washing machine
When we are thirsty, water quenches that thirst and satiates us. This makes water a -
correct answer Unconditioned reinforcer
We can say that a skill has been generalized when - correct answer its use is evident in
settings and situations other than the training environment
A young man with autism is thought to need instruction in communicating with family.
Using e-mail is decided upon as the best way for him to do this. He needs to be able to
check his email first. Then, he can be assisted to compose correspondence. Currently,
the young man needs prompting through almost every step of checking his email and
he is able to follow written instructions. Whats the best way to proceed? - correct
answer Task analyze checking the e-mail and provide written prompts, faded over time.
The main 3 components of a discrete trial are - correct answer Instruction - Response -
Consequence
John, an RBT working in a preschool program, uses the teaching method of keeping
highly engaging items in the children's sight, but out of their reach as a way to evoke
verbal engagement about the items, and to cause children to have to ask him for the
items. This strategy is - correct answer Naturalistic or Incidental teaching
Extinction refers to - correct answer Withholding all reinforcement
BCBA's and RBT's should keep clear, concise and objective notes on variables that
may affect a clients behavior. This may include all EXCEPT - correct answer Cultural
Heritage
, If client abuse or neglect is suspected by RBT, they should - correct answer Tell their
supervisor and the appropriate governmental agency
An example of a multiple relationship would be - correct answer Your client's mother
being your best friend
If an RBT physically guides a client through a transition it is called - correct answer
Physical Prompting
Effective reinforcers should be all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer Something
that could harm one's health
A private behavioral services firm has posted a job opening for an RBT. The posting
mentions integrity as a desired qualification a number of times. An RBT applying for the
job could best demonstrate integrity in the application process by - correct answer Being
honest about their educational background and work experience
An RBT implementing a skills acquisition plan should plan for a training session by -
correct answer Reviewing the plan, asking clarifying questions, and gathering all
necessary materials
If you prompt the client through all steps of the chain except the last step you are using -
correct answer Backwards chaining
A child cries every time his mother is on the phone. The mother puts down the phone
and hugs the child. The most likely function of the child's behavior is - correct answer
Access to attention
John has been assigned to work with a child whose parents are LGBT. John is a
Christian and does not feel comfortable with the assignment. - correct answer John
should continue working with the family as the opportunity will allow him to increase
tolerance and understanding of homosexuality
In addition to interviewing a client and the significant others in his/her life, one could
assess a person's social skills repertoire by - correct answer Observation
As an RBT you have been working long and hard with a special education student on
writing a topic sentence in her English assignments. Proof of her ability to generalize
her newly acquired skill would be - correct answer Writing topic sentences in her
science class
Chaining is the process of teaching the sub-components of a larger task and "chaining"
them together to teach a complete task. The chaining procedure which teaches each
step of the chain during training session is called - correct answer Total task chaining
2020(updated)questions and answers
Which of the following behaviors is defined in the MOST observable and measurable
terms? - correct answer Jerry pokes others with his index finger to annoy them
The goal of a stimulus preference assessment is to - correct answer Identify objects,
people or activities that may be motivating
A behavior reinforced on a continuous schedule would look like - correct answer A child
being given a sticker for each time he raises his hand instead of blurting
You need to take data on tantruming behavior. What is the best type of measurement to
use? - correct answer Duration
Which is an example of a prompt? - correct answer Putting a big pink sticker next to the
start button on the washing machine
When we are thirsty, water quenches that thirst and satiates us. This makes water a -
correct answer Unconditioned reinforcer
We can say that a skill has been generalized when - correct answer its use is evident in
settings and situations other than the training environment
A young man with autism is thought to need instruction in communicating with family.
Using e-mail is decided upon as the best way for him to do this. He needs to be able to
check his email first. Then, he can be assisted to compose correspondence. Currently,
the young man needs prompting through almost every step of checking his email and
he is able to follow written instructions. Whats the best way to proceed? - correct
answer Task analyze checking the e-mail and provide written prompts, faded over time.
The main 3 components of a discrete trial are - correct answer Instruction - Response -
Consequence
John, an RBT working in a preschool program, uses the teaching method of keeping
highly engaging items in the children's sight, but out of their reach as a way to evoke
verbal engagement about the items, and to cause children to have to ask him for the
items. This strategy is - correct answer Naturalistic or Incidental teaching
Extinction refers to - correct answer Withholding all reinforcement
BCBA's and RBT's should keep clear, concise and objective notes on variables that
may affect a clients behavior. This may include all EXCEPT - correct answer Cultural
Heritage
, If client abuse or neglect is suspected by RBT, they should - correct answer Tell their
supervisor and the appropriate governmental agency
An example of a multiple relationship would be - correct answer Your client's mother
being your best friend
If an RBT physically guides a client through a transition it is called - correct answer
Physical Prompting
Effective reinforcers should be all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer Something
that could harm one's health
A private behavioral services firm has posted a job opening for an RBT. The posting
mentions integrity as a desired qualification a number of times. An RBT applying for the
job could best demonstrate integrity in the application process by - correct answer Being
honest about their educational background and work experience
An RBT implementing a skills acquisition plan should plan for a training session by -
correct answer Reviewing the plan, asking clarifying questions, and gathering all
necessary materials
If you prompt the client through all steps of the chain except the last step you are using -
correct answer Backwards chaining
A child cries every time his mother is on the phone. The mother puts down the phone
and hugs the child. The most likely function of the child's behavior is - correct answer
Access to attention
John has been assigned to work with a child whose parents are LGBT. John is a
Christian and does not feel comfortable with the assignment. - correct answer John
should continue working with the family as the opportunity will allow him to increase
tolerance and understanding of homosexuality
In addition to interviewing a client and the significant others in his/her life, one could
assess a person's social skills repertoire by - correct answer Observation
As an RBT you have been working long and hard with a special education student on
writing a topic sentence in her English assignments. Proof of her ability to generalize
her newly acquired skill would be - correct answer Writing topic sentences in her
science class
Chaining is the process of teaching the sub-components of a larger task and "chaining"
them together to teach a complete task. The chaining procedure which teaches each
step of the chain during training session is called - correct answer Total task chaining
