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Full-Length RBT Practice Exam 4 | 85 Questions

Welcome to our 85-Question RBT Practice Exam 4, a comprehensive assessment tool designed to help you prepare for the Registered Behavior Technician certification examination. This practice exam has been carefully constructed to mirror the format, content distribution, and difficulty level of the official BACB examination.

Developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts with extensive experience in RBT training and certification, this practice exam covers all six content areas of the RBT Task List 2.0 in the exact proportions found on the actual exam. Each question has been crafted to assess your understanding of critical concepts, procedures, and ethical guidelines essential for competent practice as an RBT.

Upon completion, you’ll receive a detailed analysis of your performance across all content areas, allowing you to identify strengths and target areas needing additional study. This information will help you optimize your remaining preparation time and approach your certification exam with confidence.

Whether you’re taking your first practice test or finalizing your exam preparation, this 85-question simulation provides an authentic experience that will enhance your readiness for the actual certification examination.

85-Question RBT Practice Exam 4

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Before starting, ensure you have 90 uninterrupted minutes available and are in a quiet environment free from distractions.

Welcome to your RBT Practice Exam 4 Questions

An RBT is implementing a program to teach a client to identify emotions in pictures. The client can consistently identify "happy" and "sad" but confuses "angry" and "scared." Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step?

When graphing data for a behavior reduction program, which of the following would indicate a successful intervention?

An RBT is implementing a naturalistic teaching procedure with a client. Which of the following is a key component of naturalistic teaching?

When collecting treatment integrity data, the observer is assessing whether:

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of tacts?

An RBT is working with a client who has just mastered a new skill under structured conditions. Which of the following is the most important next step?

A supervisor has asked an RBT to collect momentary time sampling data on a client's on-task behavior during a 30-minute session using 2-minute intervals. How many data points should the RBT collect during the session?

When implementing a behavior intervention plan, an RBT notices that the client's self-injurious behavior increases immediately after the intervention begins before eventually decreasing. This pattern most likely represents:

Which of the following would be an example of a response prompt?

An RBT is conducting a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment. What should the RBT do after the client selects an item from the array?

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a behavior intervention plan?

An RBT notices that a client follows instructions more consistently when they are delivered by some staff members than others. This pattern suggests a need to address:

Which of the following procedures would be most appropriate for teaching a complex self-care skill like brushing teeth?

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is the MOST appropriate action if a client discloses abuse during a session?

An RBT is implementing a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) procedure. This involves:

When implementing a program to teach a student to raise their hand before speaking in class, which of the following data collection methods would be MOST appropriate?

An RBT is working with a client who has difficulty waiting. During a waiting task, the client begins to show signs of frustration. According to best practices, the RBT should:

After collecting data on a client's behavior over several days, an RBT notices the behavior occurs most frequently between 10:00-11:00 AM. This observation provides information about:

Which of the following is an example of a fixed ratio reinforcement schedule?

An RBT is preparing to implement a new toilet training procedure with a client. The FIRST step the RBT should take is:

While implementing a chaining procedure to teach hand washing, an RBT notices that the client consistently struggles with turning the water on but can complete all other steps independently. The MOST appropriate next step would be to:

When collecting permanent product data, the RBT is recording:

An RBT is implementing a token economy with a client. After several successful weeks, the client's motivation to earn tokens appears to be decreasing. Which of the following might be the MOST appropriate modification?

Which of the following is an example of a motivating operation that might increase the value of food as a reinforcer?

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

When preparing to present a discrimination training program, the environment should be arranged to:

An RBT is teaching a client to respond to social greetings. The client has mastered the skill with the RBT but does not demonstrate it with other staff or in community settings. The BEST way to address this issue is to:

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way for an RBT to respond when a client engages in dangerous behavior?

An RBT is collecting data on problem behavior that has already been defined and categorized. The RBT notices a new topography of behavior that seems to serve the same function. The RBT should:

A behavior analyst has asked an RBT to monitor a client's echolalia using a frequency count procedure. During a 2-hour session, the client engaged in echolalia 24 times. What is the rate of echolalia per hour?

When teaching a client to wait in line appropriately, which of the following would be the MOST socially valid goal?

Which of the following interventions directly addresses the function of attention-maintained problem behavior?

An RBT is implementing a program that uses least-to-most prompting. Which of the following sequences represents the correct prompt hierarchy?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate role for an RBT?

An RBT is implementing a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) procedure for a client who pulls their hair. Which of the following alternative behaviors would be physically incompatible with hair pulling?

When using a continuous measurement system like frequency counting, the RBT should:

Which of the following is a key principle of behavior skills training (BST)?

When teaching a student to raise a hand to request help instead of calling out, the RBT should:

When conducting interobserver agreement (IOA) checks, which of the following percentages would indicate concern about measurement reliability?

Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a behavioral skills training (BST) procedure?

An RBT is implementing a discrete trial teaching procedure to teach a client to identify animals. The RBT places three picture cards on the table and says, "Touch cat." After the client responds correctly, the RBT should:

When teaching a client to sort objects by color, the RBT notices that the client can only sort correctly when the objects are the same shape. This indicates a need to address:

Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for measuring the duration of on-task behavior during a 30-minute work session?

When a client masters a skill in a one-to-one teaching setting but does not demonstrate the skill in group settings, this indicates a need to address:

An RBT is implementing a first-then board with a client. This strategy is most closely associated with:

Which of the following is an example of an establishing operation for manding "water"?

When implementing a group contingency in a classroom, which of the following approaches would be MOST fair to all students?

An RBT is conducting a preference assessment and notices that the client always selects the item presented on the right side, regardless of what it is. The RBT should:

When implementing a shaping procedure, the RBT should:

An RBT is collecting data on a client's engagement with toys during free play. Which of the following measurement systems would be MOST appropriate?

When collecting ABC data, which of the following would be categorized as a consequence?

Which of the following describes the process of stimulus fading?

When observing a client engaging in tantrum behavior, an RBT notices that the behavior typically results in the client being allowed to leave difficult tasks. This observation suggests the behavior may be maintained by:

Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate data collection method for measuring a client's latency to respond to instructions?

An RBT observes that a client consistently engages in hand-flapping when excited but not at other times. Based solely on this observation, what can the RBT reasonably conclude?

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is MOST important when responding to caregiver questions about a client's progress?

When teaching a client to tie shoes using backward chaining, which step should be taught first?

An RBT is teaching a new skill using most-to-least prompting. After several successful trials with a less intrusive prompt, the client makes an error. The RBT should:

When implementing a client's behavior intervention plan, the RBT notices that the written plan does not address a specific situation that has arisen. The RBT should:

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of response generalization?

An RBT is preparing to implement a toileting program with a 10-year-old client. When developing materials for this program, the RBT should:

While implementing a program, an RBT notices that a client becomes frustrated and engages in mild problem behavior when presented with difficult tasks. According to best practices, the RBT should:

An RBT is teaching a client to discriminate between "same" and "different." Which of the following procedures would be MOST appropriate?

Which of the following is NOT typically incorporated in a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment?

When collecting data using partial interval recording with 1-minute intervals, the RBT records the behavior as occurring during an interval if:

An RBT is implementing a procedure to teach a client to request help appropriately. Which of the following verbal operants is being targeted?

A client has mastered a skill according to the program's mastery criterion but seems to forget the skill between sessions. The MOST appropriate next step would be to:

When taking data on problem behavior using a count-per-opportunity measure, an RBT observes that a client engaged in the behavior during 3 out of 10 opportunities. How should this be recorded?

An RBT is implementing an intervention to teach a client to tolerate waiting. The client's waiting time has gradually increased from 10 seconds to 2 minutes over several sessions. This teaching procedure is an example of:

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned reinforcer?

When transitioning a client between activities, which of the following strategies would be MOST effective for reducing transition-related problem behavior?

An RBT is implementing a discrete trial teaching procedure to teach colors. After presenting the discriminative stimulus and receiving a correct response from the client, which of the following should the RBT do NEXT?

Which of the following describes the correct sequence for conducting a trial in discrete trial teaching?

When implementing a program to increase a client's compliance with instructions, which of the following data would be MOST relevant to collect?

An RBT is implementing a token economy with a client. When should the RBT explain the contingencies of the token system?

When teaching a student to raise a hand before speaking in class, which of the following reinforcement schedules would likely be MOST effective for maintaining the behavior long-term?

An RBT observes that a client engages in disruptive behavior when presented with work tasks. The behavior analyst has determined this behavior is maintained by escape from demands. Which of the following interventions directly addresses the function of this behavior?

Which of the following would be an appropriate antecedent manipulation for a client who struggles with independent work?

When implementing most-to-least prompting, which of the following sequences is correct?

An RBT is teaching a client to follow 2-step instructions. Which of the following data collection methods would be MOST appropriate?

When working with a client who communicates through a speech-generating device, the RBT should:

When collecting data on a behavior reduction program, which of the following would indicate that the intervention is NOT effective?

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way for an RBT to respond when a caregiver asks about another client's progress?

An RBT has been implementing a procedure to teach a client to identify emotions in pictures. The data show no improvement over 10 consecutive sessions. The MOST appropriate next step is to:

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following statements about client dignity is TRUE?

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
A. Measurement1214%14%
B. Assessment1012%12%
C. Skill Acquisition2428%28%
D. Behavior Reduction2327%27%
E. Documentation89%9%
F. Professional Conduct89%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.

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 4

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!