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RBT Exam Simulation 3 | Full 85-Question Practice

Welcome to our 85-Question RBT Practice Exam 3, the latest addition to our comprehensive test preparation suite for Registered Behavior Technician candidates. This practice exam has been meticulously crafted to mirror the format, content distribution, and difficulty level of the official RBT certification examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Developed by experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts with extensive knowledge of both the RBT Task List 2.0 and the current examination format, this practice exam provides you with an authentic simulation of the testing experience you’ll encounter on exam day. Each question has been carefully designed to test your understanding of key concepts, procedures, and ethical guidelines essential for competent practice as an RBT.

The questions are distributed across all six content areas in precise proportion to the actual certification exam, ensuring you gain experience with a representative sample of questions. Upon completion, you’ll receive detailed feedback on your performance, including a content area analysis, identification of knowledge gaps, and personalized study recommendations.

Whether you’re taking your first practice test or finalizing your exam preparation, this comprehensive 85-question exam will help build both your knowledge and confidence for certification success.

What This 85-Question RBT Practice Exam Covers

This practice exam comprehensively covers all six content areas of the RBT Task List 2.0, with question distribution precisely matching the percentages on the actual certification exam:

Content Area Distribution

Content AreaNumber of QuestionsPercentageActual Exam Percentage
Measurement1214%14%
Assessment1012%12%
Acquisition2428%28%
Behavior Reduction2327%27%
Professional Conduct89%9%
Documentation89%9%
Total85100%100%

Instructions for Taking This Practice Exam

To maximize the benefits of this practice exam:

  1. Create test-like conditions:
    • Set aside 90 uninterrupted minutes
    • Find a quiet location free from distractions
    • Turn off electronic notifications
    • Use only a blank paper and pencil for notes (as allowed in the actual exam)
  2. Approach strategically:
    • Read each question carefully before reviewing answer options
    • Pace yourself (approximately 1 minute per question)
    • Use the “Mark for Review” feature for difficult questions
    • Answer all questions, even if you must make an educated guess
  3. After completion:
    • Review your performance analysis thoroughly
    • Focus on understanding why incorrect answers were wrong
    • Identify content areas needing additional study
    • Use results to guide your remaining preparation time

Remember that this practice exam is designed to be challenging. Many successful RBTs don’t achieve passing scores on their first practice attempts, so view this as a valuable learning tool rather than simply a pass/fail assessment.

Begin Your 85-Question RBT Practice Exam Now

Welcome to your RBT Practice Exam 3 Questions

An RBT is teaching a client to use a communication device. The client consistently presses the correct button when the target item is present but hasn't yet done so when the item is out of sight. This indicates a need to address:

Which of the following data collection methods would be most appropriate for measuring the percentage of intervals during which a client engages in on-task behavior during a 30-minute work session?

An RBT implemented a new toilet training procedure with a client. After one week, the supervisor asks about the client's progress. The RBT reports, "We haven't had any accidents and the training is going great!" What is problematic about this report?

An RBT is implementing a picture exchange communication system with a client. In phase 1 of the protocol, the RBT should:

A client consistently engages in disruptive behavior when presented with math worksheets but not during reading activities. The most appropriate next step would be to:

When calculating interobserver agreement using total count IOA, if Observer A recorded 15 instances of a behavior and Observer B recorded 18 instances of the same behavior, what is the IOA percentage?

Which of the following is the most appropriate way for an RBT to address client stereotypy that is not harmful or socially stigmatizing?

An RBT is collecting data on a client's self-injurious behavior using a count-per-opportunity measure. During a task analysis with 10 steps, the client engaged in self-injury during steps 2, 5, and 8. What should be recorded?

A client engages in elopement (running away) during community outings. The behavior analyst has determined this behavior is maintained by attention. Which of the following interventions directly addresses the function of the behavior?

An RBT is using a DTT procedure to teach a child to identify colors. The RBT presents a red card and says "What color?" The child responds "Red" and the RBT says "Good job!" and provides a token. In this sequence, "What color?" is the:

When recording data using a momentary time sampling procedure with 1-minute intervals, the RBT should:

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate step when implementing a least-to-most prompting hierarchy?

An RBT notices that a client's appropriate requesting behavior has decreased while working with a new instructor. This observation suggests that the behavior may lack:

Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for assessing a client's preference for potential reinforcers when the client has limited verbal skills?

An RBT has been asked to collect probe data at the beginning of each session. Which of the following procedures is correct?

Which of the following is an example of a mand?

An RBT is implementing a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) procedure for a client who hits others. Which of the following alternative behaviors would be incompatible with hitting?

An RBT is preparing to collect ABC data on a client's aggression. Which of the following would be an example of an antecedent to record?

When conducting a stimulus preference assessment, an RBT notices that a client consistently selects items on the left side of the array regardless of what they are. The RBT should:

The process of teaching a client to engage in a specific behavior in the presence of a specific antecedent stimulus is called:

Which of the following is an example of a positive punishment procedure?

An RBT is implementing a behavior plan that involves presenting a difficult task, then immediately following it with a preferred activity. This strategy is an example of:

According to the RBT Ethics Code, what should an RBT do if asked to implement a procedure they haven't been trained to use?

An RBT is using visual analysis to evaluate a client's progress. Which of the following would indicate a functional relationship between an intervention and behavior change?

An RBT is implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes a time-out procedure for aggression. The client has not displayed aggression for 10 consecutive sessions. The RBT should:

Which of the following is a critical component when teaching listener responding skills?

When collecting data on skill acquisition, which measurement approach would be most appropriate for a task analysis where some steps may take longer than others?

In the context of stimulus control, what is stimulus overselectivity?

Which of the following would be considered a setting event that might influence a client's behavior?

Which approach would be most appropriate when teaching a child with autism to wash hands using a task analysis?

An RBT is preparing materials for a matching-to-sample program. When creating the comparison array, the RBT should:

When implementing differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO), the RBT provides reinforcement when:

What is the recommended way to respond when a client's aggressive behavior appears to be maintained by escape from demands?

An RBT observes that a client's stereotypic behavior increases when presented with novel materials. This observation provides information about:

Which of the following would be considered a pivotal behavior that, when taught, may lead to improvements across multiple developmental domains?

An RBT is implementing a shaping procedure to teach a child to use a communication device. Which of the following is MOST important for effective shaping?

When working with a client who has limited verbal skills, which of the following data collection systems would be MOST appropriate for measuring play skills?

An RBT notices that a client consistently engages in aggression when another specific client enters the room. Which type of antecedent strategy might be effective in this situation?

According to best practices in prompt fading, which of the following statements is TRUE?

An RBT is helping a client learn to follow complex instructions. Which of the following would be an example of a conditional discrimination?

When a client has mastered a skill in structured teaching sessions but does not display the skill in the natural environment, the RBT should focus on:

Which of the following is TRUE regarding schedules of reinforcement?

An RBT is working with a client on a sorting task. The client shows no interest in the task and frequently attempts to leave the table. The MOST appropriate next step would be to:

What is the MOST appropriate way for an RBT to report suspected abuse of a client?

An RBT is implementing a program that uses video modeling to teach a complex social skill. Which of the following is a key component of effective video modeling?

When implementing a token economy system with a client who has never used one before, the RBT should:

During preference assessments, an RBT observes that a client consistently selects edible items over toy items. What is the MOST appropriate conclusion to draw from this observation?

An RBT is teaching a child to wait appropriately in line at school. Which of the following would be the BEST approach to promote generalization?

If a client makes an error during discrete trial teaching, the RBT should:

When teaching listener responding using discrete trial teaching, the RBT places three pictures on the table and says, "Point to dog." What type of prompt would be MOST appropriate initially if the client does not respond?

An RBT is collecting frequency data on a client's hand-raising behavior. During a 30-minute session, the client raised their hand 6 times. What is the rate of hand-raising per hour?

Which of the following is the BEST example of a socially valid target behavior for a 16-year-old client?

An RBT is working with a 3-year-old client on a matching program. The client is becoming frustrated and beginning to cry. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate response?

When conducting a preference assessment, which of the following could potentially invalidate the results?

An RBT is implementing a picture exchange communication system (PECS) with a client who has progressed to Phase IV. This phase focuses on:

In which of the following situations would forward chaining be MOST appropriate?

An RBT is working with a client who has mastered matching identical objects and is now learning to match pictures to objects. This skill progression demonstrates:

When implementing graduated guidance as a prompting strategy, the RBT should:

Which of the following is MOST important when implementing a response interruption and redirection (RIRD) procedure?

An RBT is implementing discrete trial teaching with a client. When should reinforcement be delivered?

Which of the following would be MOST appropriate for measuring a client's out-of-seat behavior during a 30-minute classroom period?

An RBT notices that a client has mastered identifying colors when presented with color cards but does not identify colors of everyday objects. This indicates a need to address:

When implementing a program using stimulus fading to teach reading skills, which of the following approaches would be MOST appropriate?

When collecting interobserver agreement data, which of the following would indicate poor reliability of the measurement system?

An RBT is teaching a client to request a break appropriately instead of engaging in aggression. The client has not used the new replacement behavior after several sessions. The MOST appropriate next step would be to:

Which of the following would be considered an establishing operation for manding?

Which of the following is a key principle of Natural Environment Teaching (NET)?

When implementing a behavior reduction plan for a client with severe problem behavior, the RBT's PRIMARY responsibility is to:

An RBT has been asked to collect data on a client's scripting behavior using partial interval recording with 1-minute intervals. At the end of a 10-minute session, the data sheet shows that scripting was marked during 4 intervals. How should this data be reported?

A client consistently responds correctly during teaching trials when specific instructors are present but not with other instructors. This pattern suggests an issue with:

An RBT is teaching a client to follow one-step directions. The RBT says, "Stand up," and the client stands up. The RBT provides praise and a token. In this sequence, the praise and token represent:

When implementing a group contingency in a classroom, which of the following is MOST important for effectiveness?

An RBT is working with a client who frequently engages in attention-maintained problem behavior. Which of the following antecedent strategies would be MOST appropriate?

Which of the following best describes "behavioral momentum" as a teaching strategy?

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective documentation of problem behavior?

An RBT is teaching a client to respond to the question "What's your name?" The client gives the correct answer only when the RBT nods while asking the question. This is an example of:

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way for an RBT to respond if a client becomes ill during a session?

When collecting data during naturalistic teaching opportunities, which of the following data collection systems would be MOST appropriate?

An RBT notices that a client's problem behavior increases significantly at the end of sessions, typically around transition times. Which of the following strategies might be most helpful?

When implementing a behavior intervention plan that includes multiple components, what should the RBT do if they're unsure about the implementation of one component?

An RBT is collecting data on a client's independent completion of a 10-step task analysis for making a sandwich. The client completes steps 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 independently, but requires prompting for the other steps. What percentage of steps did the client complete independently?

When implementing a token economy system, which of the following practices is consistent with best practices?

A client consistently follows directions from the RBT but does not follow the same directions when given by parents or teachers. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate recommendation?

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is the MOST appropriate action if an RBT observes another RBT implementing a procedure incorrectly?

Understanding Your RBT Practice Exam Results

After completing this 85-question practice exam, your performance will be analyzed across the six content areas of the RBT Task List 2.0. This comprehensive analysis will help you:

  1. Identify your strengths and weaknesses in specific content areas
  2. Target your remaining study time more effectively
  3. Track your progress compared to previous practice exam attempts
  4. Develop confidence in areas where you’re performing well

Score Interpretation

To pass the actual RBT certification exam, you need to achieve a score of 75% or higher. Your performance on this practice exam should be interpreted as follows:

  • 85% or higher: Excellent preparation level with strong understanding across content areas
  • 75-84%: Good preparation level meeting the passing threshold
  • 65-74%: Approaching readiness with some gaps requiring focused study
  • Below 65%: Significant study needed before taking the certification exam

Remember that many successful RBTs initially scored below the passing threshold on practice exams before going on to pass their certification test after targeted study.

Next Steps After Completing Practice Exam 3

Based on your performance, consider the following next steps:

  1. Review all incorrect answers thoroughly with their explanations
  2. Identify patterns in the types of questions you missed
  3. Create a focused study plan targeting your weakest content areas
  4. Use our content-specific study resources for areas needing improvement
  5. Take additional practice exams to continue assessing your progress

Ready to Begin?

Take your time, read each question carefully, and select the best answer from the options provided. Remember that this practice exam is designed to be challenging, so don’t be discouraged if you find some questions difficult.

Good luck!