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RBT Mock Exam 12
This is a full-length practice exam designed to simulate the actual RBT Competency Assessment. Questions are mixed across all six domains, reflecting the real exam experience.
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Tags: RBT, Mock Exam, Behavior Analysis
A. During a CRISIS (severe behavioral escalation with safety risks), the RBT’s FIRST priority is:
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Explanation: Safety is ALWAYS first. Data collection, teaching, and planned interventions are secondary during crisis.
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B. A client’s aggression is escalating in real-time: verbal aggression → physical aggression toward staff imminent. The RBT should:
Explanation: De-escalation first, then safety steps if needed, then physical management (last resort). This is the crisis hierarchy.
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C. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan and data show no progress after 4 weeks. The RBT should:
Explanation: No progress warrants reassessment and potential modification. Supervisor consultation is appropriate and necessary.
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D. An RBT observes a client in CRISIS. The client is screaming, throwing objects, and has backed into a corner, appearing defensive. The RBT’s best initial response is:
Explanation: De-escalation first (space + calm voice + choices). Physical management is last resort after other options.
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E. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client whose behavior is maintained by MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS (attention AND escape). Intervention components should:
Explanation: Multi-function behavior requires multi-function intervention—each function gets its own targeted DRA.
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F. An RBT is collecting frequency data. During 40 minutes: correct = 28, incorrect = 5, no response = 2. Total frequency is:
Explanation: Frequency = count all response instances = 28 + 5 + 2 = 35 total.
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G. An RBT is told: “Use physical restraint only after…” The correct completion is:
Explanation: Physical management is last resort. De-escalation and safety steps must be attempted first and prove insufficient.
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H. A client’s behavior analysis indicates the problem behavior is maintained by AUTOMATIC REINFORCEMENT (internal sensory feedback). This behavior:
Explanation: Automatic reinforcement = internal sensory input maintains behavior, regardless of external consequences or setting.
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I. An RBT is implementing a MULTI-COMPONENT PLAN. Data show variability week-to-week. Before changing the plan, the RBT should:
Explanation: Variability warrants investigation. Identify causes before making changes.
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J. An RBT is measuring COMPLIANCE. Out of 15 requests, the client complied with 12. Compliance percentage is:
Explanation: Compliance = (Complied ÷ Total) × 100 = (12 ÷ 15) × 100 = 80%.
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K. During a crisis situation, an RBT should:
Explanation: During crisis, safety >> data collection >> consequences. Plan implementation pauses.
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L. An RBT implements a behavior plan correctly (100% fidelity) but the client shows NO PROGRESS after 4 weeks. This suggests:
Explanation: High fidelity but no progress = plan effectiveness is questioned. Reassessment and modification may be needed.
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M. An RBT is documenting a crisis incident. The documentation should include:
Explanation: Crisis documentation requires comprehensive detail: what happened, context, response, duration, outcome, safety status.
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N. An RBT observes a client showing escalating aggression toward a specific staff member. When other staff are present, aggression is minimal. This pattern suggests:
Explanation: Person-specific pattern indicates stimulus control. That person’s presence is an antecedent controlling aggression.
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O. An RBT is implementing a plan for ESCAPE-MAINTAINED AGGRESSION. An appropriate intervention includes:
Explanation: Escape-maintained → modify the trigger + teach alternatives + gradually build capacity. Addresses function and builds skills.
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P. An RBT is using DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior). The plan states: “Reinforce if aggression does NOT occur for 10 minutes.” The RBT should:
Explanation: DRO = reinforce after specified time period with NO occurrence of target behavior.
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Q. An RBT is monitoring client behavior data showing: Week 1: 30 instances Week 2: 28 instances Week 3: 25 instances Week 4: 24 instances This pattern indicates:
Explanation: Consistent downward trend (30 → 24) indicates intervention effectiveness.
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R. An RBT is implementing a crisis de-escalation procedure. The steps should occur in order:
Explanation: De-escalation first → safety → physical management (last resort). This is professional practice.
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S. An RBT is implementing a TASK ANALYSIS-based teaching procedure. After identifying and listing all steps, the NEXT step should be:
Explanation: After task analysis, baseline determines current level. Teaching builds from that foundation.
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T. An RBT is collecting DURATION DAT
Explanation: 5:45 + 3:30 = 9:15 (9 minutes, 15 seconds).
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U. An RBT is implementing NATURALISTIC TEACHING. A client shows interest in a toy by reaching and vocalizing. The RBT should:
Explanation: NET uses natural motivation as teaching opportunity to reinforce functional communication with natural reinforcement.
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V. During a crisis, an RBT is using de-escalation techniques (calm voice, space, choices). The client’s behavior is increasing. The RBT should:
Explanation: De-escalation may take time. If ineffective and safety becomes compromised, progress to next level (safety steps).
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W. An RBT observes that a client’s problem behavior occurs ONLY DURING MATH CLASS, not during other subjects. The intervention should:
Explanation: Subject-specific pattern indicates antecedent control. Modify math-specific factors (difficulty, structure, support).
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X. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan and notices implementation fidelity DECLINING OVER TIME (95% → 85% → 75%). This is:
Explanation: Consistent decline = drift pattern. Report for supervisor support and retraining.
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Y. An RBT is implementing ERRORLESS LEARNING with a client. The core principle is:
Explanation: Errorless learning = prevent errors via immediate prompts, then systematically fade. Reduces frustration and builds confidence.
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Z. An RBT is measuring client accuracy across trials: Trials 1-5: 45% Trials 6-10: 60% Trials 11-15: 75% This indicates:
Explanation: Increasing accuracy across trial blocks demonstrates learning progress. Continue procedure.
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AA. An RBT is implementing a plan with EXTINCTION. In week 1, the client’s behavior INCREASES. The RBT should:
Explanation: Extinction burst is temporary. Persist through it; giving in reinforces the increased intensity.
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AB. An RBT is collecting RATE DATA in a 30-minute session. The behavior occurs 6 times. Rate per minute is:
Explanation: 6/30 = 0.2/min = 12/hour (all equivalent).
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AC. An RBT is implementing a FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION TRAINING (FCT) plan. For FCT to remain effective, what is CRITICAL?
Explanation: FCT only works if the taught communication continues to produce its functional outcome. Otherwise, the client reverts to problem behavior.
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AD. An RBT is documenting an incident. The CORRECT correction method for an error is:
Explanation: Professional correction preserves document integrity while showing the correction is intentional and traceable.
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AE. An RBT is implementing a multi-step BEHAVIORAL CHAIN analysis. The chain shows: Request denied → whining → escalating → screaming → object thrown The MOST effective intervention point is:
Explanation: Early intervention prevents escalation to severe phases. Addressing early in chain is most effective.
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AF. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. Compliance data show: Day 1: 75% Day 2: 78% Day 3: 76% Day 4: 77% This pattern indicates:
Explanation: Data hover around 76-78% with minimal variability. This is stable performance, likely reflecting baseline.
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AG. An RBT observes that when the BCBA provides SPECIFIC, IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK on fidelity, the RBT’s implementation is 95%. When feedback is delayed or vague, fidelity drops to 65%. This illustrates:
Explanation: Supervisor feedback reinforces RBT behavior → higher fidelity. No feedback → fidelity drops. This is an interlocking contingency.
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AH. An RBT is implementing LEAST-TO-MOST PROMPTING. The client responds incorrectly WITHOUT prompts. Next step:
Explanation: Least-to-most: start minimal; add intrusive only if needed. Progress systematically.
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AI. An RBT is monitoring whether a crisis de-escalation procedure is effective. The BEST indicator of effectiveness is:
Explanation: Effective de-escalation = behavior reduction and return to safe state without injury.
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AJ. An RBT is implementing a teaching procedure. The client shows PROMPT DEPENDENCY: 98% accuracy WITH full prompts 20% accuracy WITHOUT prompts This 78-point gap indicates:
Explanation: Extreme gap = severe dependency. Gradual fading through many intermediate steps required.
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AK. During crisis de-escalation, which is LEAST appropriate?
Explanation: Confrontation escalates crisis. De-escalation uses calm voice, space, and choices to reduce arousal.
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AL. An RBT is implementing a plan with HIGH-PROBABILITY (high-p) SEQUENCES. This procedure:
Explanation: High-p builds momentum. Easy “yes” responses increase compliance probability with subsequent hard request.
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AM. An RBT is collecting IOA (Inter-Observer Agreement). Observer A: 32 instances; Observer B: 28 instances. IOA is:
Explanation: IOA = (Smaller ÷ Larger) × 100 = (28 ÷ 32) × 100 ≈ 87%.
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AN. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. Data show NO MEANINGFUL PROGRESS after 5 weeks despite high implementation fidelity (98%). The RBT should:
Explanation: High fidelity but no progress = plan effectiveness questioned. Reassessment may be needed.
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AO. An RBT is implementing a MULTI-COMPONENT BEHAVIOR PLAN (antecedent + DRA + extinction). After 2 weeks, variability is high. The RBT’s response should be:
Explanation: Variability warrants investigation. BCBA collaboration helps troubleshoot.
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AP. An RBT is using WHOLE INTERVAL RECORDING. The behavior must occur for the ENTIRE interval to mark:
Explanation: Whole interval = mark “YES” only if entire interval. Conservative; underestimates actual duration.
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AQ. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for a client with ATTENTION-MAINTAINED AGGRESSION. An appropriate DRA intervention teaches:
Explanation: DRA must serve the same function. If aggression gets attention, alternative should also get attention appropriately.
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AR. An RBT is documenting: “Client was difficult and noncompliant today.” Better documentation:
Explanation: Option C provides specific, measurable data (refusal %, off-task periods).
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AS. An RBT is implementing FORWARD CHAINING for a 5-step task. After step 1 is mastered, the RBT should:
Explanation: Forward chaining = teach steps in order FROM FIRST. After mastery, add next step (do both; RBT does remaining).
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AT. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. After 3 weeks showing improvement, data enter a PLATEAU (no change weeks 3-4). The RBT should:
Explanation: Plateau warrants investigation. Satiation, boredom, or other factors may require adjustment.
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AU. An RBT is implementing DRA for ESCAPE-MAINTAINED behavior. The alternative must:
Explanation: DRA effectiveness = alternative serves same function. If problem behavior produces escape, alternative should too appropriately.
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AV. An RBT observes a behavioral sequence building to crisis. The first behaviors to intervene on are:
Explanation: Early intervention prevents escalation to crisis. Address initial phases.
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AW. An RBT is measuring ACCURACY on 20 trials: Correct: 16 Incorrect: 3 No response: 1 Accuracy percentage is:
Explanation: Accuracy = (Correct ÷ Total) × 100 = (16 ÷ 20) × 100 = 80%.
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AX. During a CRISIS involving escalating behavior, the RBT is unsure whether to use physical restraint. The RBT should:
Explanation: De-escalation and safety steps first. Restraint is last resort after other options prove insufficient.
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AY. An RBT is implementing a plan for MULTI-FUNCTION BEHAVIOR (attention AND tangible). The intervention should:
Explanation: Multi-function = multi-intervention. Each function gets targeted DRA.
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AZ. An RBT is collecting PARTIAL INTERVAL RECORDING. If the behavior occurs at ANY point during the interval, mark:
Explanation: Partial interval = mark “YES” if occurs at ANY time. Lenient; overestimates.
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BA. An RBT implements a behavior plan with 100% fidelity. Client behavior shows SLOW BUT CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENT over 6 weeks. The RBT’s best action is:
Explanation: Consistent improvement, however gradual, indicates plan effectiveness. Continue monitoring and support.
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BB. An RBT is monitoring implementation fidelity. Fidelity has IMPROVED from 70% to 90% over 4 weeks. This improvement likely reflects:
Explanation: Improving fidelity over time = RBT learning and refinement. Likely due to experience and feedback.
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BC. An RBT is using a SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT. The plan gradually reduces frequency from FR1 (every response) to FR10 (every 10 responses). This is:
Explanation: Gradually reducing frequency = thinning. Builds independence from frequent rewards.
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BD. An RBT is implementing a teaching procedure where the client practices a skill 20 times in one session. This:
Explanation: Multiple practice repetitions = building fluency and confidence before advancement.
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BE. An RBT observes that a client’s behavior is 90% COMPLIANT during 1-on-1 sessions but only 30% compliant during independent work. This pattern suggests:
Explanation: Performance dependent on RBT presence = person-specific stimulus control. Generalization training across contexts needed.
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BF. An RBT is implementing BACKWARD CHAINING for a 4-step task. In session 1, the client performs:
Explanation: Backward chaining = teach last step first. Allows immediate task completion (natural reinforcement).
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BG. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client’s behavior that produces INTERNAL SENSORY CONSEQUENCES. Intervention might include:
Explanation: Automatic/sensory behavior requires addressing underlying sensory need functionally through enrichment and alternatives.
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BH. An RBT is monitoring a client’s on-task behavior using MOMENTARY TIME SAMPLING (10 random observations across 50-minute session). On-task in 7 observations. Report as:
Explanation: Momentary time sampling reports proportion of observations where behavior was present (7/10 = 70%).
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BI. An RBT is told a client “has bad days and good days.” To identify controlling variables, the RBT should:
Explanation: Data reveal patterns and controlling variables. Analysis of “good” and “bad” days identifies antecedents.
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BJ. An RBT is implementing a plan with EXTINCTION for attention-maintained behavior. In week 2, behavior INCREASES and becomes more intense. The RBT should:
Explanation: Extinction burst is expected. Persist; giving in reinforces the increased intensity.
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BK. An RBT is documenting a behavior incident. The entry should include:
Explanation: Professional documentation = complete picture: context, what happened, how staff responded, duration, outcome.
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BL. An RBT is implementing a DISCRETE TRIAL TEACHING session. The correct sequence is:
Explanation: Proper DTT: (1) Antecedent, (2) wait, (3) Response, (4) Consequence, (5) ITI.
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BM. An RBT is implementing MOST-TO-LEAST PROMPTING. The client shows 94% accuracy with gestural prompts. Next step:
Explanation: At mastery (94%), fade to less intrusive level. Options A, C, D are inappropriate.
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BN. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan for a client with GENERALIZATION DEFICITS (learns in training but not in other contexts). Intervention should:
Explanation: Generalization training = vary people, settings, materials systematically to promote transfer.
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BO. An RBT is monitoring a client’s behavior data: Week 1: 22 instances Week 2: 20 instances Week 3: 21 instances Week 4: 19 instances This pattern indicates:
Explanation: Overall downward trend (22 → 19) despite variability indicates intervention effectiveness.
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BP. An RBT is implementing a plan where a client learns to request “help” instead of screaming during difficult tasks (escape-maintained). After success, help requests INCREASE significantly. The RBT’s interpretation should be:
Explanation: High requests = successful learning. Adjust parameters (e.g., work before help allowed). Option A misinterprets success.
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BQ. During a crisis de-escalation, an RBT uses a calm voice and provides space. The client’s behavior CONTINUES TO ESCALATE. The RBT should:
Explanation: De-escalation takes time. Progress through hierarchy (de-escalation → safety → physical management).
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BR. An RBT is implementing NATURALISTIC TEACHING. A client vocalizes while reaching for a toy. The RBT should:
Explanation: NET uses natural motivation to teach functional communication within natural context with natural reinforcement.
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BS. An RBT is collecting RATE DAT
Explanation: 12/60 = 0.2/min = 12/hour (equivalent).
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BT. An RBT is implementing a teaching procedure and data show: Session 1-3: 40% accuracy Session 4-6: 52% accuracy Session 7-9: 68% accuracy This indicates:
Explanation: Increasing accuracy across sessions demonstrates learning progress.
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BU. An RBT observes that implementation fidelity is HIGH (92%) but the client’s behavior hasn’t improved. This suggests:
Explanation: High fidelity but no progress = plan effectiveness questioned. Reassessment needed.
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BV. An RBT is using DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior) for hitting. An incompatible behavior is:
Explanation: DRI requires behavior physically impossible to occur with problem behavior.
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BW. An RBT is implementing a multi-component behavior plan. Data show improvement in week 1-2, variability in weeks 3-4. Before declaring failure, the RBT should:
Explanation: Variability warrants investigation. Supervisor consultation helps troubleshoot.
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BX. An RBT is monitoring a client’s learning progression: Accuracy Week 1: 35% Accuracy Week 2: 50% Accuracy Week 3: 62% Accuracy Week 4: 68% This indicates:
Explanation: Consistent accuracy increase demonstrates learning is occurring. Continue.
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BY. An RBT is told to implement a complex procedure but feels UNPREPARED. The appropriate response is:
Explanation: RBTs must work within competence. Request training before implementation.
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BZ. An RBT is implementing crisis de-escalation during a client’s aggressive escalation. The PRIMARY GOAL is:
Explanation: During crisis, primary goal = safety. Other goals (data, consequences, teaching) are secondary.
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CA. An RBT is monitoring implementation of a behavior plan and notices fidelity IMPROVING over time (80% → 85% → 90%). This reflects:
Explanation: Improving fidelity over time = RBT skill development through experience and supervisor feedback.
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CB. An RBT is implementing a plan for a client whose behavior is maintained by MULTIPLE REINFORCERS (attention, escape, AND sensory). Intervention should:
Explanation: Multi-function behavior = multi-intervention. Each function receives targeted intervention.
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CC. An RBT is collecting data and calculating ACCURACY RATE out of 30 trials: Correct: 24 Incorrect: 4 No response: 2 Accuracy is:
Explanation: Accuracy = (Correct ÷ Total) × 100 = (24 ÷ 30) × 100 = 80%.
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CD. An RBT is implementing a behavior plan. After 6 weeks with high fidelity implementation, the client shows CLEAR, CONSISTENT IMPROVEMENT. The RBT should:
Explanation: Progress indicates plan effectiveness. Continue while planning sustainability and next steps with supervisor.
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CE. An RBT is implementing SHAPING for increasing accuracy. Currently at 58% accuracy. To properly shape:
Explanation: Shaping = reinforce incremental progress. Building 58% → 60% → 63% celebrates small improvements.
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CF. An RBT observes a behavioral escalation sequence. The MOST EFFECTIVE intervention point is:
Explanation: Early intervention prevents escalation to severe phases. Most effective point in chain.
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CG. Before the official RBT exam, the candidate’s BEST preparation strategy is:
Explanation: Effective prep = deep understanding, practice with feedback, targeted review, and self-care.
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