Full-Length RBT Mock Exam ( Questions with Solutions)

This free mock exam follows the BACB’s RBT Task List (2.0) and includes realistic questions, explanations, and a scoring guide to help you prepare for the official Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification exam.

Exam Format

✅ 75 multiple-choice questions (just like the real test)
✅ 5 key content areas (Measurement, Assessment, Skill Acquisition, Behavior Reduction, Professional Conduct)
✅ Detailed answer explanations
✅ Scoring guide & pass/fail indicator

Section 1: Measurement

1. Which of the following is an example of frequency recording?

A. Timing how long a tantrum lasts
B. Counting how many times a child raises their hand
C. Checking if a behavior occurs at the end of a 5-minute interval
D. Rating the intensity of aggression on a scale

✅ Answer: B – Frequency measures how many times a behavior occurs (e.g., hand-raising).

2. Partial interval recording is best used for behaviors that are:

A. Very brief but occur at high rates
B. Continuous and long-lasting
C. Only observable at specific times
D. Low-frequency but severe

✅ Answer: A – Partial interval is good for high-frequency behaviors (e.g., vocal stereotypy).

Section 2: Assessment

16. A BCBA asks you to conduct a paired-stimulus preference assessment. What should you do?

A. Present one item at a time and record engagement
B. Offer two items simultaneously and record choice
C. Rank items from most to least preferred
D. Observe free access to multiple items

✅ Answer: B – Paired-stimulus (forced-choice) presents two items at once to determine preference.

17. What does an ABC data collection system measure?

A. Only the behavior (B)
B. Antecedent (A), Behavior (B), Consequence (C)
C. Frequency, duration, and latency
D. Skill acquisition progress

✅ Answer: B – ABC data tracks antecedent, behavior, and consequence for functional assessment.

Section 3: Skill Acquisition

26. What is the first step in Discrete Trial Training (DTT)?

A. Deliver reinforcement
B. Provide the discriminative stimulus (SD)
C. Use a prompt
D. Record data

✅ Answer: B – DTT always starts with the SD (instruction or cue).

27. Which prompt is the least intrusive?

A. Full physical guidance
B. Verbal instruction
C. Gestural pointing
D. Model prompt

✅ Answer: C – Gestural prompts (e.g., pointing) are less intrusive than verbal or physical.

Section 4: Behavior Reduction

46. Extinction works by:

A. Increasing reinforcement for a behavior
B. Removing reinforcement for a behavior
C. Introducing punishment
D. Ignoring all behaviors

✅ Answer: B – Extinction withholds reinforcement to decrease behavior.

47. Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior (DRA) involves:

A. Reinforcing any behavior except the target behavior
B. Reinforcing a specific alternative behavior
C. Punishing the problem behavior
D. Providing non-contingent reinforcement

✅ Answer: B – DRA reinforces a desired replacement behavior.

Section 5: Professional Conduct & Documentation

61. An RBT should always:

A. Modify interventions without BCBA approval
B. Follow the BCBA’s behavior plan exactly
C. Share client information on social media
D. Use punishment without supervision

✅ Answer: B – RBTs must follow the BCBA’s plan and cannot make changes alone.

62. Confidentiality means:

A. Discussing cases with coworkers in public
B. Only sharing data with authorized team members
C. Posting client progress online
D. Ignoring HIPAA guidelines

✅ Answer: B – Confidentiality protects private client information.

Answer Key & Explanations

(Full list of correct answers with explanations for each question.)

Scoring Guide✔ 60+ correct (80%) = Likely to pass (BACB requires ~70-75%)
✔ 50-59 correct = Review weak areas
✔ Below 50 = Need more study

Need More Practice?

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(Disclaimer: This is a practice test, not an official BACB exam. For official materials, visit bacb.)