BDS MODULES F.1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with intellectual and
development disabilities? CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
epilepsy
sleep disorders
accidental injury
a student with special needs often arrives at school looking tired. the student's teacher maintains the stu
dent is less aggressive when the student is allowed to take a nap. the behavior analyst should -
correct answer-agree with the approach because sleep deprivation
a student with a history of attention-
maintained "annoyance behaviors" that havent been observed for nearly a year, begins exhibiting self-
injury severe enough to cause tissue damage CORRECT ANSWER
no, a new functional assessment should be conducted
a review of medical records may be useful because CORRECT ANSWER
it could indicate that the behavior problem is correlated with illnesses or medication.
A review of health and medical records may be useful because CORRECT
ANSWER it could show certain treatments are contraindicted
when reviewing previously implemented treatments, consider if the target behavior for these interventio
ns CORRECT ANSWER was similar or the same as the current problem behavior
was similar in functions
,was effectively treated
a student new to the school districtFbegins swiping materials off of the bcbas desk. in the student's file is
an FBA from six months ago CORRECT ANSWER no, a new FBA should be conducted
if during a record review, you find what appears to be a well-conducted functional assessment
CORRECT ANSWER it may still be valid, but keep in mind that behavior function can
change
interviews with staff suggest that a child's self-
injurious behavior during academic programs is maintained by attention. however, a functional analysis h
as proven inconclusive CORRECT ANSWER
if medical condition exists, accountingFfor it in the functional analysisFmay have guided a clearer interpret
ation of the results
which of the following behavior problems justify a medical evaluation as partFof a comprehensive behavio
ral assessment CORRECT ANSWER self-injurious ear hitting
record reviews CORRECT ANSWER
could yield identification of a previously ineffective treatment that should be avoided.
the purpose of reviewing health and medical records as part of a behavioral assessment is
CORRECT ANSWER to identify factors that could explain patterns
to determine if a behavior problem is related
to identify factorsFthat may serve as obstacles to behavioral intervention
public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with developmental
disabilities? CORRECT ANSWER ear aches
when selecting a functional assessment procedure for use with a client, the behavior analyst must consid
er which factors CORRECT ANSWER
are there other contextual features presentFthat may impact one's ability to conduct
,is the assessment procedure likely to yield results that adequately
has (or will) the client give
can the assessment be conducted correctly and safely in the relevant environmental setting
public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with developmental
disabilities CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
the potential that a medical condition plays a role in the behavioral difficulties for a child with autism is hi
gh because CORRECT ANSWER children with autism
the incidence of medical problems
children with autism cant communicate
record reviews CORRECT ANSWER
could yield identification of a previously ineffective treatment that should be avoided.
a bcba begins working with a new client and immediately employs a treatment for food refusal
CORRECT ANSWER the behavior may have medical basis
public health data show a higher prevelance of which of the following among people with developement
al disabilities CORRECT ANSWER multiple
to determine whether a previously implemented intervention was carried out with fidelity
CORRECT ANSWER try to determine how staff were trained
look for interobserver agreement
, interview staff who worked with the client
refer the client for a medical consultation and evaluation if CORRECT ANSWER
there is any indication that a problem behavior is related to medication or illness
evaluation of behavior problems that may have a link to a medical condition should be carried out by
CORRECT ANSWER
an interdisciplinary team that includes members who are qualified to make the necessary determination
even if a behavioral issue has a medical cause, a behavioral intervention may still be useful because
CORRECT ANSWER problematic behaviors
a bcba is creating a program to teach an individual to shop for groceries when provided with a grocery list
and debit card. an appropriate skills assessment would examine the learner's ability to CORRECT
ANSWER enter a pin
research studies in behavior analysis regarding the effect of cultural variables on behavior have been
CORRECT ANSWER few and have shown significant effects
you are workingFwith a family of a different culture than your own. to provide more culturally responsive
services, you CORRECT ANSWER ask open ended questions
a student is referred for pants wetting which occurs only at recess. the bathrooms available during recess
are different that the bathroom used in other parts of the school. the students have been told they may a
ccess the bathroom freely during recess, without asking an adult. to begin, you assess the student's abilit
y to CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
locate the bathroom
open the door
remove coat
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with intellectual and
development disabilities? CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
epilepsy
sleep disorders
accidental injury
a student with special needs often arrives at school looking tired. the student's teacher maintains the stu
dent is less aggressive when the student is allowed to take a nap. the behavior analyst should -
correct answer-agree with the approach because sleep deprivation
a student with a history of attention-
maintained "annoyance behaviors" that havent been observed for nearly a year, begins exhibiting self-
injury severe enough to cause tissue damage CORRECT ANSWER
no, a new functional assessment should be conducted
a review of medical records may be useful because CORRECT ANSWER
it could indicate that the behavior problem is correlated with illnesses or medication.
A review of health and medical records may be useful because CORRECT
ANSWER it could show certain treatments are contraindicted
when reviewing previously implemented treatments, consider if the target behavior for these interventio
ns CORRECT ANSWER was similar or the same as the current problem behavior
was similar in functions
,was effectively treated
a student new to the school districtFbegins swiping materials off of the bcbas desk. in the student's file is
an FBA from six months ago CORRECT ANSWER no, a new FBA should be conducted
if during a record review, you find what appears to be a well-conducted functional assessment
CORRECT ANSWER it may still be valid, but keep in mind that behavior function can
change
interviews with staff suggest that a child's self-
injurious behavior during academic programs is maintained by attention. however, a functional analysis h
as proven inconclusive CORRECT ANSWER
if medical condition exists, accountingFfor it in the functional analysisFmay have guided a clearer interpret
ation of the results
which of the following behavior problems justify a medical evaluation as partFof a comprehensive behavio
ral assessment CORRECT ANSWER self-injurious ear hitting
record reviews CORRECT ANSWER
could yield identification of a previously ineffective treatment that should be avoided.
the purpose of reviewing health and medical records as part of a behavioral assessment is
CORRECT ANSWER to identify factors that could explain patterns
to determine if a behavior problem is related
to identify factorsFthat may serve as obstacles to behavioral intervention
public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with developmental
disabilities? CORRECT ANSWER ear aches
when selecting a functional assessment procedure for use with a client, the behavior analyst must consid
er which factors CORRECT ANSWER
are there other contextual features presentFthat may impact one's ability to conduct
,is the assessment procedure likely to yield results that adequately
has (or will) the client give
can the assessment be conducted correctly and safely in the relevant environmental setting
public health data show a higher prevalence of which of the following among people with developmental
disabilities CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
the potential that a medical condition plays a role in the behavioral difficulties for a child with autism is hi
gh because CORRECT ANSWER children with autism
the incidence of medical problems
children with autism cant communicate
record reviews CORRECT ANSWER
could yield identification of a previously ineffective treatment that should be avoided.
a bcba begins working with a new client and immediately employs a treatment for food refusal
CORRECT ANSWER the behavior may have medical basis
public health data show a higher prevelance of which of the following among people with developement
al disabilities CORRECT ANSWER multiple
to determine whether a previously implemented intervention was carried out with fidelity
CORRECT ANSWER try to determine how staff were trained
look for interobserver agreement
, interview staff who worked with the client
refer the client for a medical consultation and evaluation if CORRECT ANSWER
there is any indication that a problem behavior is related to medication or illness
evaluation of behavior problems that may have a link to a medical condition should be carried out by
CORRECT ANSWER
an interdisciplinary team that includes members who are qualified to make the necessary determination
even if a behavioral issue has a medical cause, a behavioral intervention may still be useful because
CORRECT ANSWER problematic behaviors
a bcba is creating a program to teach an individual to shop for groceries when provided with a grocery list
and debit card. an appropriate skills assessment would examine the learner's ability to CORRECT
ANSWER enter a pin
research studies in behavior analysis regarding the effect of cultural variables on behavior have been
CORRECT ANSWER few and have shown significant effects
you are workingFwith a family of a different culture than your own. to provide more culturally responsive
services, you CORRECT ANSWER ask open ended questions
a student is referred for pants wetting which occurs only at recess. the bathrooms available during recess
are different that the bathroom used in other parts of the school. the students have been told they may a
ccess the bathroom freely during recess, without asking an adult. to begin, you assess the student's abilit
y to CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
locate the bathroom
open the door
remove coat
