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RBT Practice Exam 5 | Final 85-Question Test Prep

Welcome to our 85-Question RBT Practice Exam 5, the final installment in our comprehensive series of full-length practice exams designed to prepare you for the Registered Behavior Technician certification examination. This practice exam has been meticulously developed to mirror the format, content distribution, and difficulty level of the actual RBT certification test administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Created by experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts with extensive knowledge of the RBT Task List 2.0 and examination requirements, this practice exam provides an authentic testing experience that will help you assess your readiness for certification. Each question has been carefully crafted to evaluate your understanding of key concepts, procedures, and ethical guidelines that are essential for competent practice as an RBT.

The questions in this exam are distributed across the six content areas in precise proportion to the actual certification exam, ensuring you gain experience with a representative sample of the types of questions you’ll encounter on test day. Upon completion, you’ll receive detailed feedback on your performance, including a content area analysis and personalized study recommendations to help you focus your final preparation efforts.

Whether you’re taking your first practice test or putting the finishing touches on your exam preparation, this comprehensive 85-question exam will build your confidence and sharpen your skills for certification success.

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Welcome to your RBT Practice Exam 5 Questions

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an RBT when implementing a skill acquisition program?

An RBT is collecting frequency data on a student's hand raising behavior. In a 30-minute observation period, the student raised his hand 15 times. What is the rate of hand raising per hour?

Which of the following is an example of a setting event that might influence behavior?

When implementing a behavior reduction program that includes extinction, an RBT notices the client's behavior has increased significantly in frequency and intensity. This is most likely an example of:

When teaching a client with limited verbal abilities to request a break appropriately, which of the following procedures would be most appropriate?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a restricted stimulus preference?

An RBT is preparing to conduct a preference assessment. Which of the following items should be included in the assessment?

When implementing a least-to-most prompting strategy, which of the following best describes the correct procedure?

Which data collection method would be most appropriate for a behavior that is fairly continuous but varies in intensity throughout an observation period?

An RBT notices that a client exhibits self-stimulatory behavior primarily during independent work activities. This observation provides information about:

Which of the following would be an example of contingent reinforcement?

An RBT is teaching a client to tie shoes using backward chaining. After several teaching sessions, the client can independently complete the last three steps in the chain. What would be the appropriate next step in teaching?

When using a token economy system, what is a crucial component for its effectiveness?

Which of the following is an example of an abolishing operation?

An RBT is implementing a program to teach a client to follow 3-step instructions. Which of the following data collection methods would be most appropriate?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response when a client engages in dangerous behavior?

When an RBT is asked to identify potential targets for mand training, which of the following would be most appropriate to consider?

Which of the following is a critical component of an effective ABCs recording system?

When teaching a client to wash hands using a task analysis, which of the following would indicate mastery of the skill?

An RBT should report suspected abuse or neglect:

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that would be appropriate to measure using duration recording?

Which of the following describes the difference between a mand and a tact?

When graphing data for visual analysis, which of the following would be most appropriate to place on the y-axis when measuring frequency of a behavior?

An RBT notices that a client's problem behavior occurs most often during transitions between activities. Which of the following might be an appropriate antecedent-based intervention to suggest to the supervisor?

Which of the following verbal operants is being targeted when an RBT shows a client a picture of a dog and asks "What is this?"

When implementing a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) procedure for a client who drops to the floor when asked to transition between activities, which of the following alternative behaviors would be most appropriate to target?

An RBT is preparing to teach a child to brush teeth independently. Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate?

Which of the following data collection methods would be most appropriate for measuring the frequency of a brief behavior that has a clear beginning and end?

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following would be considered a dual relationship that should be avoided?

An RBT is conducting a multiple-stimulus without replacement preference assessment. The client consistently selects the same item (a toy car) first across multiple sessions. This suggests that:

In behavior skills training (BST), which component involves the trainer demonstrating the target skill?

When teaching a skill using total task chaining, which of the following best describes the procedure?

An RBT notices that a client's problem behavior increases significantly at the end of a session. This pattern suggests that the behavior might be maintained by:

When implementing an intervention for attention-maintained behavior, which of the following is an example of an antecedent modification?

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective documentation for behavior reduction programs?

An RBT is teaching a client to request items using pictures. The client consistently exchanges a picture card for a cookie but does not exchange picture cards for other items they appear to want. This pattern suggests a need to address:

Which of the following is an example of a functional communication response that could replace aggression maintained by escape from demands?

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

What is the primary purpose of conducting interobserver agreement (IOA) checks?

Which of the following is an example of stimulus generalization?

When conducting a preference assessment with a client who has limited communication skills, which of the following approaches would be most appropriate?

An RBT observes that a client engages in head hitting when presented with difficult tasks but not during free play. This observation suggests the behavior may be maintained by:

Which of the following describes the correct sequence for implementing a most-to-least prompting procedure?

An RBT is teaching a client to engage in pretend play with dolls. The client can complete the play sequence when directly prompted but does not initiate the play spontaneously. Which of the following would be most important to address next?

When collecting data on a client's independent living skills using a task analysis, which measurement approach would be most appropriate?

Which of the following best describes an appropriate circumstance for using response blocking as an intervention component?

When implementing a program to teach a client to follow one-step directions, the RBT should record:

Which of the following is an example of an intraverbal?

An RBT is implementing a visual schedule with a client. Which of the following is a key benefit of using visual schedules?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate reinforcement schedule for maintaining a newly learned skill in the natural environment?

When teaching a child to request using picture exchange, which of the following would indicate that the child has mastered Phase I of the protocol?

An RBT notices that a child is engaging in a new topography of problem behavior that appears to serve the same function as previously identified problem behaviors. The RBT should:

Which of the following is an example of a reinforcer that would need to be conditioned?

An RBT is implementing a program to teach a client to sort items by color. The RBT presents three containers (red, blue, and green) and gives the client an item to sort. The client consistently places items in the correct containers when the RBT points to the correct container but not when left to respond independently. This suggests:

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an RBT's responsibilities?

During discrete trial training, what is the primary purpose of the intertrial interval?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate consequence for problem behavior maintained by attention?

When collecting momentary time sampling data with 5-minute intervals, the RBT records:

Which of the following would be an appropriate accommodation for a client who has difficulty with fine motor skills during writing tasks?

For a client who requires multiple gestural and verbal prompts to complete a task, which of the following would be the most appropriate prompt-fading strategy?

An RBT is taking data on a client's aggression using a frequency count. During a 2-hour session, the client engaged in aggression 6 times. How should the RBT report this data in terms of rate?

When teaching a client to wash hands, which of the following methods would be most appropriate for collecting data on this chained task?

A client engages in severe problem behavior when their routine is changed unexpectedly. Which of the following antecedent interventions would most directly address this trigger?

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of problem behavior?

An RBT is implementing a procedure to teach a client to respond to their name. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to present the discriminative stimulus?

When conducting a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment, how should the selected items be arranged on each trial?

Which of the following is the best example of a behavior reduction strategy that addresses the function of attention-maintained problem behavior?

An RBT is working with a client who has just mastered a skill in a distraction-free environment. Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step for generalization programming?

When implementing a changing criterion design to increase a client's on-task behavior, the RBT should:

Which of the following would be the most appropriate data to collect on a client's ability to initiate social interactions?

When implementing a program that uses stimulus fading, the RBT should:

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is the appropriate way to handle disagreements with a supervisor about client programming?

When teaching a client to engage in appropriate play, which of the following strategies would be most effective?

An RBT is implementing a token economy with a client who has mastered its use in the therapy setting. To promote generalization to the home environment, the RBT should:

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining RBT certification?

When reviewing graphed data, which of the following patterns would indicate that an intervention for decreasing problem behavior is effective?

Which of the following procedures would be most appropriate for teaching a client to complete a complex academic task?

An RBT is implementing a procedure to teach a non-verbal client to request items using an augmentative communication device. Which of the following verbal operants is being targeted?

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when selecting a reinforcer for a specific client?

An RBT observes that a client engages in toe walking across many different environments and activities. This pattern suggests the behavior may be maintained by:

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

Which of the following would be a socially valid goal for a 16-year-old client with developmental disabilities?

An RBT is collecting data on a client's correct and independent responses during discrete trial teaching. After 20 trials, the client responded correctly and independently on 16 trials. What percentage of correct independent responses should be recorded?

When transferring stimulus control from the therapist to a parent, which of the following would be the most appropriate approach?

According to the RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is MOST important when an RBT observes another RBT implementing procedures incorrectly?

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 5

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!