A. Before taking the official RBT certification exam, the candidate’s BEST preparation is:

B. An RBT is implementing DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible) for hitting. An incompatible behavior is:

C. An RBT is implementing a teaching procedure and observes CONSISTENT UPWARD LEARNING TREND across 10 weeks. The RBT’s appropriate action is:

D. An RBT is implementing a plan for behavior maintained by AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT (internal sensory). Intervention might include:

E. An RBT is monitoring compliance data showing: Week 1: 62% Week 2: 68% Week 3: 74% Week 4: 79% Week 5: 85% This indicates:

F. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan with HIGH FIDELITY (98%) and client shows STRONG IMPROVEMENT (50% reduction). The RBT should:

G. An RBT is implementing DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior). The plan states: “Reinforce if screaming does NOT occur for 10 minutes.” The RBT should:

H. An RBT is collecting FREQUENCY DATA across 65 trials: Correct: 52 Incorrect: 9 No response: 4 Total frequency is:

I. An RBT observes that when the BCBA conducts LIVE OBSERVATION with IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK, fidelity is 97%. When the BCBA is absent, fidelity is 68%. This illustrates:

J. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client showing GENERALIZATION DEFICITS (skill in training context only). Intervention should:

K. An RBT is implementing a DISCRETE TRIAL. The correct sequence is:

L. An RBT is implementing SHAPING for a skill. Currently at 49% accuracy. To properly shape:

M. An RBT is monitoring accuracy progression: Day 1-3: 36% Day 4-6: 51% Day 7-9: 64% Day 10-12: 78% Day 13-15: 89% This indicates:

N. An RBT is implementing a plan with EXTINCTION. In week 2, behavior INCREASES and becomes more intense. The RBT should:

O. An RBT is implementing MOST-TO-LEAST PROMPTING. Client shows: 96% accuracy WITH modeling prompts 30% accuracy WITHOUT prompts This 66-point gap indicates:

P. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. After 4 weeks showing improvement, data plateau (no further change weeks 4-6). The RBT should:

Q. An RBT is collecting RATE DATA across different session lengths: Session 1 (20 min): 4 instances → 0.2/min Session 2 (30 min): 6 instances → 0.2/min Session 3 (50 min): 10 instances → 0.2/min This consistency in RATE suggests:

R. An RBT is monitoring a client’s compliance across different contexts: 1-on-1 with RBT: 92% compliance 1-on-1 with other staff: 45% compliance Group settings: 30% compliance This pattern suggests:

S. An RBT is implementing a HIGH-PROBABILITY (high-p) REQUEST SEQUENCE. This procedure:

T. An RBT observes a behavioral ESCALATION CHAIN: denied request → quiet refusal → whining → escalating → screaming → object thrown. The MOST effective intervention point is:

U. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for ESCAPE-MAINTAINED aggression. An appropriate intervention includes:

V. An RBT is monitoring implementation fidelity and notices IMPROVEMENT over time (72% → 80% → 88% → 93%). This improvement most likely reflects:

W. An RBT is implementing NATURALISTIC TEACHING in a play context. A client shows interest in a ball by pointing and vocalizing. The RBT should:

X. An RBT is measuring ACCURACY across 50 trials: Correct: 40 Incorrect: 7 No response: 3 Accuracy percentage is:

Y. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. Baseline: 28 instances/day. After 8 weeks: Weeks 1-2: 25 instances/day Weeks 3-4: 21 instances/day Weeks 5-6: 17 instances/day Weeks 7-8: 14 instances/day This trend indicates:

Z. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client with behavior maintained by MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS (escape, attention, AND sensory). Intervention should:

AA. An RBT documents an error in a behavior log. The CORRECT method for correction is:

AB. An RBT is implementing a FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING (FCT) plan. For FCT to remain effective long-term, what is CRITICAL?

AC. An RBT is implementing a plan with DR

AD. An RBT is monitoring a client’s behavior trend: Week 1: 32 instances Week 2: 29 instances Week 3: 27 instances Week 4: 24 instances Week 5: 22 instances This indicates:

AE. An RBT is collecting IOA (Inter-Observer Agreement): Observer A: 26 instances Observer B: 32 instances IOA is:

AF. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for ATTENTION-MAINTAINED aggression. An appropriate DRA intervention teaches:

AG. An RBT is told to implement a procedure but feels UNCERTAIN about critical details. The appropriate response is:

AH. An RBT documents: “Client was uncooperative and resistant.” Better documentation is:

AI. An RBT is monitoring client learning across sessions: Sessions 1-3: 42% accuracy Sessions 4-6: 56% accuracy Sessions 7-9: 71% accuracy Sessions 10-12: 84% accuracy This indicates:

AJ. An RBT is implementing a PREFERENCE ASSESSMENT using paired-choice format. This involves:

AK. An RBT is implementing TOTAL TASK CHAINING for a client learning to make a sandwich (6 steps). Each session, the client should:

AL. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. After 6 weeks with 96% implementation fidelity, client shows SLOW BUT CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENT. The RBT should:

AM. An RBT is monitoring implementation fidelity showing HIGH VARIABILITY (90% one week, 65% next, 82% next). This suggests:

AN. An RBT observes that a client’s problem behavior occurs ONLY when a SPECIFIC STAFF MEMBER is present and decreases when that staff member leaves. This pattern suggests:

AO. An RBT is implementing a TASK ANALYSIS-based teaching procedure. After task analysis and baseline assessment, the next step is:

AP. An RBT is collecting FREQUENCY DATA during 55 minutes. The behavior occurs 11 times. Total frequency is:

AQ. An RBT is implementing DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior) for a client’s property destruction (throwing objects). An incompatible behavior is:

AR. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan showing CLEAR IMPROVEMENT over 7 weeks. To ensure SUSTAINABILITY, the RBT should:

AS. An RBT is collecting MOMENTARY TIME SAMPLING data. Observations at 6-minute intervals (10 observations total during 60-minute session) show behavior present in 7 observations. Report as:

AT. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client’s behavior maintained by INTERNAL SENSORY CONSEQUENCES (automatic reinforcement). Intervention might include:

AU. An RBT observes that when the BCBA provides IMMEDIATE, SPECIFIC FEEDBACK, the RBT’s fidelity is 98%. When feedback is DELAYED or VAGUE, fidelity drops to 70%. This illustrates:

AV. An RBT is documenting a behavior incident. The entry should include:

AW. An RBT is implementing DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior). The plan states: “Reinforce if tantrum does NOT occur for 6 minutes.” The RBT should:

AX. An RBT is implementing SHAPING for a client’s accuracy. Currently at 54% accuracy. To properly shape:

AY. An RBT is implementing a plan where a client shows 90% on-task behavior during 1-on-1 instruction but only 20% during independent work. This suggests:

AZ. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for a client with GENERALIZATION DEFICITS (learns in training but not in natural contexts). Intervention should include:

BA. An RBT is implementing a SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT. The plan gradually reduces reinforcement from FR1 (every response) to FR10 (every 10 responses). This is called:

BB. An RBT is monitoring a client’s compliance data: Day 1: 77% Day 2: 75% Day 3: 78% Day 4: 76% This pattern indicates:

BC. An RBT is implementing LEAST-TO-MOST PROMPTING. The client responds incorrectly WITHOUT prompts. The next step is:

BD. An RBT is implementing a teaching procedure where the client practices a skill 30 times in one session. This:

BE. An RBT observes a behavioral ESCALATION SEQUENCE: request denied → whining → louder whining → screaming → aggression. Understanding this chain, intervention is MOST EFFECTIVE:

BF. An RBT is measuring client ACCURACY across 45 trials: Correct: 36 Incorrect: 6 No response: 3 Accuracy percentage is:

BG. An RBT is implementing a plan with EXTINCTION for attention-maintained behavior. In week 2, the behavior INCREASES and becomes more intense. The RBT should:

BH. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. Data show: Week 1-2: Improvement Week 3-4: Plateau (no change) Week 5: Slight improvement The RBT’s best action is:

BI. An RBT is implementing NATURALISTIC TEACHING. A client vocalizes while reaching for a preferred item. The RBT should:

BJ. An RBT is collecting RATE DATA in a 40-minute session. The behavior occurs 8 times. Rate per minute is:

BK. An RBT is implementing FORWARD CHAINING for a 9-step task. After steps 1-2 are mastered, the RBT should:

BL. An RBT is monitoring a client’s behavior using WHOLE INTERVAL RECORDING. For 12 intervals, the behavior occurs continuously in only 4 intervals. This should be reported as:

BM. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client whose behavior is maintained by MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS (attention AND tangible). Intervention components should:

BN. An RBT observes implementation fidelity DECLINING over time (94% → 88% → 82% → 76%). This pattern is:

BO. An RBT is implementing ERRORLESS LEARNING with a client. After the client achieves mastery with full prompts, the next step is:

BP. An RBT is collecting DURATION DAT

BQ. An RBT is implementing a BEHAVIORAL MOMENTUM (high-p) sequence for increasing compliance. This procedure involves:

BR. An RBT is using PARTIAL INTERVAL RECORDING. If the target behavior occurs at ANY point during an interval, the RBT marks:

BS. An RBT is implementing a MULTI-COMPONENT BEHAVIOR PLAN (antecedent modifications + DRA + extinction). Data show week-to-week variability. Before changing the plan, the RBT should:

BT. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client with PROMPT DEPENDENCY: Accuracy WITH full physical prompts: 100% Accuracy WITHOUT prompts: 10% This 90-point gap indicates:

BU. An RBT documents: “Client was well-behaved and cooperative.” Better documentation is:

BV. An RBT is implementing a teaching procedure and observes: Trial Block 1 (1-10): 38% accuracy Trial Block 2 (11-20): 52% accuracy Trial Block 3 (21-30): 67% accuracy Trial Block 4 (31-40): 81% accuracy This indicates:

BW. An RBT is implementing a FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING (FCT) plan. After teaching a client to request “help,” requests increase dramatically (every minute). The RBT’s interpretation should be:

BX. An RBT observes that a client’s problem behavior occurs ONLY DURING GROUP ACTIVITIES and is minimal during 1-on-1 instruction. This pattern suggests:

BY. An RBT is collecting IOA (Inter-Observer Agreement) data: Observer A records: 30 instances Observer B records: 35 instances IOA is:

BZ. An RBT is implementing BACKWARD CHAINING for teaching a client to wash hands (8 steps). In session 1, the client should perform:

CA. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan with HIGH IMPLEMENTATION FIDELITY (97%). After 6 weeks, the client shows MINIMAL PROGRESS. This suggests:

CB. An RBT is implementing a DISCRETE TRIAL TEACHING session. A client responds INCORRECTLY. The appropriate RBT response is:

CC. An RBT is implementing a PREFERENCE ASSESSMENT and notices the client selecting items from ONLY the RIGHT POSITION across all trials. The RBT should:

CD. An RBT is monitoring a client’s behavior data across 5 weeks: Week 1: 30 instances Week 2: 26 instances Week 3: 23 instances Week 4: 20 instances Week 5: 18 instances This pattern indicates:

CE. An RBT is implementing MOST-TO-LEAST PROMPTING for a teaching procedure. The client currently achieves 95% accuracy with verbal prompts. The next appropriate step is:

CF. An RBT is collecting compliance data. Out of 20 task demands: Complied: 16 Non-complied: 4 Compliance percentage is:

CG. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for a client whose problem behavior is maintained by ESCAPE from difficult tasks. An appropriate DRA intervention teaches the client to: