Pearson RBT Practice Exam – Free Test Prep 2026

An RBT is tracking how many times a student raises their hand during a 30-minute class. Which measurement type is being used?

A therapist records how long a child’s tantrum lasts from start to finish. This is an example of:

The time between the presentation of a stimulus (e.g., ‘Touch your nose’) and the start of the response is called:

An RBT divides a 10-minute session into 30-second intervals. She marks a ‘+’ if the target behavior occurs at ANY point during each interval. This is:

Which data collection method MOST likely OVERestimates the true occurrence of a behavior?

An RBT checks whether a student is on-task only at the END of each 1-minute interval. This is:

Inter-response time (IRT) measures:

A behavior occurs 24 times during a 60-minute session. What is the rate of behavior?

Which data type is MOST appropriate for measuring hand-washing steps completed correctly?

A student completes 17 out of 20 math problems correctly. What is the percentage correct?

Which measurement method would be BEST for tracking the duration of on-task behavior during homework?

When graphing behavior data, the horizontal axis (x-axis) typically represents:

A behavior is defined as ‘student leaves assigned seat without permission.’ This is an example of a:

Whole interval recording is MOST useful for measuring behaviors that:

An RBT graphs data after each session. The PRIMARY purpose of graphing data in ABA is to:

The PRIMARY role of an RBT during a functional behavior assessment (FBA) is to:

A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is primarily conducted to:

During a preference assessment, an RBT presents three items at once and the client selects one. This is called a:

A client consistently chooses the iPad over all other items when given choices. This information is MOST useful for:

Which is an example of an INDIRECT assessment method?

ABC data collection stands for:

A skills assessment used to identify a client’s current skill levels across developmental domains is called a:

A free operant observation during a preference assessment means:

An RBT notices a client engages in self-injurious behavior most often during math tasks. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Which function of behavior is MOST likely occurring when a child bites themselves and continues to do so even when alone?

Discrete Trial Training (DTT) consists of which sequence?

Reinforcement that is delivered after every correct response is called:

Which prompt type provides the MOST assistance to a learner?

Prompt fading refers to:

Teaching the behavior of tying shoes by first teaching the last step and working backward is called:

Shaping involves reinforcing:

A child learns to say ‘cookie’ when they see a real cookie, a picture of a cookie, and a plastic cookie. This demonstrates:

Natural Environment Teaching (NET) differs from DTT in that NET:

A discriminative stimulus (SD) signals that:

An RBT is using a ‘least-to-most’ prompt hierarchy. What does this mean?

When a skill learned in therapy is maintained over time without active training, this is called:

A 4-step error correction procedure typically includes: No-No prompt, a practice trial, and then:

Tacting in verbal behavior refers to:

A mand is defined as:

Echoic behavior involves:

Intraverbal behavior is:

Which of the following is an example of NEGATIVE reinforcement?

A child earns a token for every 5 correct responses. Which reinforcement schedule is this?

Which reinforcement schedule produces the HIGHEST and most consistent rate of responding?

A child hits others to gain peer attention. The MOST function-matched intervention would be:

Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior (DRO) means reinforcing the client:

Which behavior reduction approach is considered LEAST restrictive?

Planned ignoring (extinction for attention-maintained behavior) is CONTRAINDICATED when:

A Functional Communication Training (FCT) intervention teaches the client to:

A motivating operation (MO) that INCREASES the effectiveness of a reinforcer is called an:

After each session, an RBT MUST:

Data collected during a session should be:

Differential Reinforcement of Lower rates of behavior (DRL) is BEST used when:

An RBT’s primary ethical obligation is to:

A client receives a token whenever they are not engaging in self-injurious behavior for 3 minutes. This is an example of:

Time-out from positive reinforcement is effective only when:

Share client progress data with community members

Incidental teaching is BEST described as:

An RBT makes an error in written documentation. The CORRECT way to handle this is:

Spontaneous recovery refers to:

Response blocking is used to:

A non-contingent reinforcement (NCR) schedule provides reinforcement:

Which of the following BEST describes a session note?

Data should be recorded in real time or immediately after occurrence to maximize accuracy and minimize recall bias.

Which of the following BEST describes a dual relationship in ABA?

Stimulus control refers to:

Extinction in ABA means:

Which of the following is an example of POSITIVE punishment?

An RBT is implementing a behavior plan that includes a punishment procedure. The RBT should:

An RBT observes that a client has unexplained bruises. The MOST appropriate action is:

How often must an RBT receive supervision from a qualified supervisor, according to BACB requirements?

Task analysis involves:

An ‘extinction burst’ refers to:

Which behavior function involves the child engaging in problem behavior to get OUT of a demand?

The behavior intervention plan (BIP) specifies the treatment goals, intervention procedures, data collection methods, and reinforcement strategies for the client.

An RBT receives a gift from a client’s family at the end of the year. The MOST appropriate response is to:

An RBT is using most-to-least prompting for handwriting. After several sessions, she switches to providing only verbal prompts. This is an example of:

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior (DRI) reinforces a behavior that:

Under HIPAA, client health information may be shared without authorization in which situation?

Maintaining a client’s confidentiality means:

A child can button a shirt when the therapist is present but not when the parent is present. This is an example of failure to:

Which of the following is OUTSIDE the scope of practice for an RBT?

If an RBT disagrees with a BCBA’s treatment decision, the MOST appropriate course of action is:

When introducing a new skill, it is BEST practice to start with which reinforcement schedule?

Which of the following is an example of professional self-care and sustainability for an RBT?