RBT Exam Study Guide 2023.
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue was delivered and
a learner responded to the cue? Answer- Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection procedure would be the
best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? Answer- Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times a learner
says, "Oh no!" Answer- Frequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-task for an entire 10-
second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10 seconds, he marks no. What type
of data recording is Jamaal using? Answer- Whole Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to: Answer- Being able to observe and measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment process? Answer- RBTs
assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? Answer- When 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same
time during the display of the behavior
Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence? Answer- An RBT
deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the behavior
intervention process? Answer- Collecting frequency data during an observation of the learner
,In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? Answer- So learners can increase
overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves: Answer- Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: Answer- A discriminative
stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: Answer- Errorless Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? Answer- The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan: Answer- Tell the behavior technician what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? Answer- Arms up, stand up, and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? Answer- Crying when wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic teaching
session? Answer- Watch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: Answer- Setting an interval for the problem
behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed
Extinction works by: Answer- Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to: Answer- Reduce the behavior
, Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is effective? Answer-
Collecting and reviewing intervention data
A most-to-least prompting sequence involves: Answer- Moving the prompts to naturally occurring ones
Which of the following is a behavior? Answer- Running a race
In a token reinforcement system, taking a token away from a client who tore up a piece of paper is an example
of: Answer- Response cost
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: Answer- Operationally defining the
behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? Answer- So the behavior's
occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best response to the
request? Answer- Tell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use the strategy and ask for
them to demonstrate it
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship? Answer- Tina and Lois are best friends. Lois is an
RBT who works with Tina's son.
What does the term "least intrusive" mean as it relates to behavior change plans? Answer- Behavior change
plans that place the least amount of risk or discomfort
RBTs assist in delivering services under the direction and close supervision of: Answer- An RBT Supervisor or an
RBT Requirements Coordinator
Which data recording method would be best used to measure the time between when a cue was delivered and
a learner responded to the cue? Answer- Latency
Susan's tantrums seemed to last longer with every passing day. Which data collection procedure would be the
best to use to determine how long her tantrums last? Answer- Duration
Which of the following data collection methods might be useful for determining how many times a learner
says, "Oh no!" Answer- Frequency
Jamaal is collecting data on Freddie's on-task behavior. He looks to see if Freddie is on-task for an entire 10-
second interval. If he is, he marks yes. If Freddie looks around during the 10 seconds, he marks no. What type
of data recording is Jamaal using? Answer- Whole Interval
The "behavioral" dimension of ABA refers to: Answer- Being able to observe and measure behavior
Which of the following is true regarding the role of the RBT in the behavior assessment process? Answer- RBTs
assist in the implementation of functional behavior assessments
What is interobserver agreement (IOA)? Answer- When 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same
time during the display of the behavior
Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence? Answer- An RBT
deciding which data to collect to build a verbal behavior program
Which activity is appropriate for an RBT to engage in when data are being collected for the behavior
intervention process? Answer- Collecting frequency data during an observation of the learner
,In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase? Answer- So learners can increase
overall skill repertoires
Behavioral shaping involves: Answer- Reinforcing successive approximations of a larger behavior
In discrete trial instruction, a short instruction delivered to a learner is called: Answer- A discriminative
stimulus (SD)
Prompting before a learner can select an incorrect response is called: Answer- Errorless Learning
Which part of a discrete trial makes it more likely the learner will respond again? Answer- The reinforcer
Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan: Answer- Tell the behavior technician what to present
Which of the following is an example of a 3-step direction? Answer- Arms up, stand up, and touch head
Which of the following is an example of a defective mand? Answer- Crying when wanting a drink
Which of the following is the best way to determine how to follow the child's lead during a naturalistic teaching
session? Answer- Watch the child and look for an opportunity to intervene
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves: Answer- Setting an interval for the problem
behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing the child if it is not displayed
Extinction works by: Answer- Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to: Answer- Reduce the behavior
, Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is effective? Answer-
Collecting and reviewing intervention data
A most-to-least prompting sequence involves: Answer- Moving the prompts to naturally occurring ones
Which of the following is a behavior? Answer- Running a race
In a token reinforcement system, taking a token away from a client who tore up a piece of paper is an example
of: Answer- Response cost
The process of defining target behaviors using a precise definition is called: Answer- Operationally defining the
behavior
Why is it important to define a behavior in observable and measurable terms? Answer- So the behavior's
occurrence can be agreed upon by different observers
Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best response to the
request? Answer- Tell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use the strategy and ask for
them to demonstrate it
Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship? Answer- Tina and Lois are best friends. Lois is an
RBT who works with Tina's son.
What does the term "least intrusive" mean as it relates to behavior change plans? Answer- Behavior change
plans that place the least amount of risk or discomfort
RBTs assist in delivering services under the direction and close supervision of: Answer- An RBT Supervisor or an
RBT Requirements Coordinator
