Sample Practice Exam 5

Liam hit his sister three times while the family ate dinner at a restaurant. His mom recorded three tally marks on a tracking sheet. What type of data collection method did Liam’s mom use?

Ava and her sister counted how many times they could jump over a rope within one minute and counted 15 times per minute. This is an example of which measurement?

Elijah’s mom starts a timer whenever he engages in a tantrum. When the tantrum ends, she stops the timer and writes down the total number of minutes. What type of data is she collecting?

Jasmine is recording her client’s behavior by starting a stopwatch when the client begins screaming and stopping it when the client stops. She then records the total time the client engaged in screaming. What type of measurement procedure is Jasmine using?

James is observing a client who repeatedly taps their pencil on the desk. He records the time from when one tap ends to when the next tap begins. What type of measurement procedure is James using?

Ethan tells his client, “Pick up your backpack.” He then starts a timer to measure how long it takes before the client begins to reach for the backpack. What type of measurement procedure is Ethan using?

Paul needs a quick and efficient way to record the task engagement of five different students. Which measurement procedure would be the best choice?

Jhon reported his data collection as a percentage of intervals in which the behavior occurred. What type of data collection method is he using?

Mary notices that her client takes a long time to start getting dressed after being given an instruction. What type of data collection would be most appropriate to measure this delay?

Liam is tracking how long his clients spend brushing their teeth each morning. He starts a stopwatch when the client begins brushing and stops it when they finish. What type of data collection method is Liam using?

Ava is updating a line graph with new data points after each session. What should she do if she notices a mistake in a previous data entry?

Sophia collects frequency data on her client’s hand-raising behavior. She needs to enter the data on a graph. What type of graph is most commonly used in ABA to display behavior data over time?

If a behavior is too risky to return to baseline, which experimental design should be used instead of reversal?

Max’s BCBA is working on decreasing spitting behaviors. Initially, Max is reinforced if he spits fewer than 20 times per day. Then, reinforcement is given for spitting fewer than 16 times and then fewer than 12 times. What type of design is being used?

When utilizing a changing criterion design, how many behaviors can the experimenter intervene on at once?

Julie is a BCBA using a token economy system and a schedule for transitions. She systematically withdraws and reintroduces interventions to determine which combination is most effective. What procedure is Julie using?

Which of the following are functions of behavior?

Which of the following increases the future likelihood of a behavior?

Reinforcement is delivered on average every 2 minutes in which the behavior occurs. What reinforcement schedule is this?

Which teaching method involves starting with the least intrusive prompt and increasing assistance only as needed?

Which of the following is the best example of maintaining client dignity?

Emma, an RBT, is struggling to manage her client’s aggressive behavior during a session. She is unsure how to adjust her approach while staying within the behavior intervention plan. Who should Emma contact first for guidance?

James, an RBT, is about to start a session with his client. To ensure a successful session, what should he do at a minimum?

The behavior results in the addition of something that increases the behavior in the future. What does this describe?

A little boy is playing with his toys in his room. Holding one of his stuffed animal dolls, he looks at it and says, “Zebra!” What type of verbal behavior is this?

Olivia is working on a puzzle with her mom in the kitchen. Suddenly, Olivia’s sister asks for help with her math homework, and their mom leaves to assist her. After five minutes of being alone, Olivia starts banging her fists on the table. Based on this scenario, what is the most likely function of Olivia’s behavior?

Noah used to cry at the store to get his parents to buy candy. Recently, his parents have stopped giving him candy when he cries. Over the past few weeks, Noah has cried more intensely, but his parents continue to ignore the behavior. What is this increase in crying called?

What is the most important reason for an RBT to update graphs after each session?

Olivia’s RBT is trying to determine which toy she likes best. The RBT presents two toys at a time and asks Olivia to pick one. The RBT repeats this process with different pairs of toys and records which one she chooses the most. What type of preference assessment is this?

Emma’s RBT is collecting data on her tantrum behavior. Each time a tantrum occurs, the RBT records what happened before (Emma was told “no”), the behavior (Emma cried and screamed), and what happened after (Emma was ignored). What type of data collection is this?

Which of the following is an example of an indirect assessment method?

Mia’s BCBA wants to measure how long it takes for Mia to respond to a direction after being given a verbal prompt. What type of measurement procedure should the RBT use?

Logan has been working on a manding program for several weeks, but his data shows no improvement in requesting items. What should the RBT do?

Sophia, an RBT, is working with Olivia, who prefers using a speech device to communicate. Olivia’s parents want her to use vocal speech instead and ask Sophia to ignore the device’s responses. Whose preferences should Sophia prioritize?

Which of the following is an example of a response prompt?

What is the main difference between Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Incidental Teaching?

What occurs before a behavior?

Which reinforcement schedule is based on an average number of correct responses?

You are recording the time it takes from the presentation of the demand (Sd) to the first instance of behavior. What are you measuring?

Examples are food, water, and sleep. What are these classified as?

All of the following are acceptable in a professional relationship between an RBT and a supervising BCBA EXCEPT:

As an RBT, you suspect that your client is experiencing abuse at home. What is the appropriate course of action?

Which of the following strategies is considered an antecedent-based intervention?

What does “repertoire” refer to in applied behavior analysis (ABA)?

In applied behavior analysis (ABA), which verbal operant is another word for “request”?

Whenever you say, “Put on your shoes,” your daughter immediately repeats, “Put on your shoes.” What type of verbal operant is she demonstrating?

While driving past a farm, Emily looks out the window and says, “Cow.” What type of verbal operant is Emily demonstrating?

During circle time, Olivia’s teacher asks, “What do you do when you’re sleepy?” Olivia responds, “I go to bed.” What type of verbal operant is Olivia demonstrating?

Your 21-year-old client smokes cigarettes. Without consulting the client, your BCBA decides that smoking is unhealthy and implements a program to decrease the behavior. Is this appropriate?

Sophia, an RBT, is excited about her client’s progress and wants to share details on social media. What should she do?

Lily feels thirsty and asks her dad, “Can I have some water?” What type of verbal operant is Lily using?

What are you measuring when you take permanent product data?

What type of reinforcement system is based on time?

Jessica’s BCBA designs a complex behavior plan with multiple steps and procedures. During the first session of implementation, Jessica mistakenly reinforces the wrong behavior. What should she do?

What is the primary purpose of a preference assessment?

Which of the following is an example of discrete trial training (DTT)?

A BCBA asks you to conduct a preference assessment. What is the purpose of this?

What is a task analysis used for?

Jason, an RBT, is using a reinforcement system where his client earns a token every time he completes a math problem correctly. Once the client earns 10 tokens, he can trade them for a preferred reward. What type of reinforcement system is Jason using?

Olivia is teaching her client, Mason, to follow a visual schedule for getting dressed. She gives him a checklist with pictures showing each step: putting on a shirt, pants, socks, and shoes. What strategy is she using?

Jessica, an RBT, is teaching her client, Oliver, to match colors. She places a red block and a yellow block in front of him, then holds up another red block and asks, “Match the colors!” Oliver looks at her, so she points to the red block as a hint. What type of prompt is Jessica using?

Emma is learning to write her name. Her RBT, Sophia, first reinforces her for scribbling on paper, then for forming the first letter, then for writing her full name. What strategy is being used?

Ethan, an RBT, is teaching his client, Leo, how to greet people. At first, he rewards Leo for saying “hi” to his family members. Later, he reinforces him for greeting teachers and classmates as well. What principle is Ethan applying?

Olivia’s client often runs away from the table when it’s time for work. Instead of allowing him to escape, Olivia blocks his attempts and redirects him back to his seat while reinforcing him to stay seated. What behavior reduction strategy is being used?

Ava’s client engages in aggressive behavior to escape non-preferred tasks. Instead of allowing him to escape, Ava modifies his work schedule to include frequent breaks so he doesn’t feel overwhelmed. What type of antecedent strategy is she using?

Lucas frequently taps his fingers on his desk during lessons, distracting others. His RBT decides to provide reinforcement every 5 minutes if Lucas is not tapping. What type of differential reinforcement is this?

Jennifer’s client frequently engages in self-injurious behavior. To reduce harm, Jennifer provides him with sensory-friendly items like stress balls and fidget toys, which satisfy the exact sensory needs. What type of strategy is this?

Noah, an RBT, is running a session in a public park. A stranger approaches and asks what he is doing with the child. What is the most appropriate response?

Mia, an RBT, wants to post a photo of her client making progress on her personal social media page. What is the ethical concern with this?

Jane, an RBT, is working with a client when the parent asks her to babysit on the weekend. What is the most ethical response?

In a line graph used for behavior analysis, what is typically displayed on the x-axis?

Your client invites you to join them on a golf trip to Augusta National. How should you respond based on ethical guidelines for RBTs?

During a session, your client falls and bumps their head, resulting in a noticeable knot. The injury requires medical attention. What is the appropriate course of action?

Mark, an RBT, has been working with a client’s family for over a year. The client’s father owns a car repair shop and offers Mark a discount on car services in appreciation for his hard work. How should Mark handle this situation?

Which of the following is an example of a response prompt?

A motivating operation (MO) affects:

Which of the following skill areas is NOT assessed by the ABLLS-R?

Which intermittent reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent response rate?

When is a Continuous Reinforcement Schedule most effective?

A teacher gives a student a high five every time they raise their hand before speaking.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of PRT?

Which of the following is a risk of not fading prompts appropriately?

A child is learning to identify the letter “A.” At first, the letter is in large, bold red font, but over time, the font size and color gradually fade to a standard black letter. What is this an example of?

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

Lily’s RBT is working on increasing her independence. The RBT conducts an assessment where Lily is asked to complete various daily tasks, such as brushing her teeth and tying her shoes. What type of assessment is being conducted?