Pearson RBT Practice Exam Updated 25 Questions

This Pearson RBT practice exam is designed to simulate the structure and content of the official Pearson VUE test for Registered Behavior Technicians. It includes 25 carefully selected practice questions modeled after the real exam format. Just like the actual RBT test, some of the questions are scenario-based to reflect real-world applications, and a portion may represent unscored trial items mixed in for realism. While this exam contains fewer questions than the full 85-question version administered by Pearson (of which 75 are scored and 10 are unscored), it still serves as an effective tool to evaluate your readiness, reinforce key concepts, and practice test-taking skills. Work through each question thoughtfully and check your score at the end to assess your progress.

1. Scenario: The BCBA withholds reinforcement for screaming (maintained by attention) and reinforces hand-raising.
Question: What procedure is used for screaming?

 
 
 
 

2. Scenario: An RBT records events immediately before and after spitting.
Question: What assessment method is this?

 
 
 
 

3. Scenario: An RBT accidentally records “client refused task 4 times” instead of “3 times” in session notes.
Question: What is the BEST action?

 
 
 
 

4. Scenario: Hand-biting occurs during transitions. The BCBA provides a chewy necklace 2 minutes before transitions.
Question: What procedure is this?

 
 
 
 

5. Scenario: An RBT’s family member is hired as a client’s respite provider.
Question: What action is required?

 
 
 
 

6. Scenario: An RBT’s client is hospitalized. The parent asks for details about the BIP.
Question: How should the RBT respond?

 
 
 
 

7. Scenario: An RBT observes a colleague using punitive language (e.g., “Stop being lazy!”) with a client.
Question: What should the RBT do FIRST?

 
 
 
 

8. Scenario: Teaching a child to request “break” using PECS. The RBT places the “break” card in front of the child and prompts them to hand it over.
Question: What type of prompt is this?

 
 
 
 

9. Scenario: An RBT is tracking self-injurious behavior (SIB) for a client who hits their head. The behavior occurs 15 times in a 45-minute session.
Question: What is the frequency per minute?

 
 
 
 

10. Scenario: Data shows aggression increasing for 3 consecutive sessions.
Question: What should the RBT do FIRST?

 
 
 
 

11. Scenario: A client bites their hand when transitioning between activities. The BCBA implements an intervention involving access to a chewy necklace before transitions.
Question: This is an example of:

 
 
 
 

12. Scenario: A client masters washing hands with 4 steps. The RBT randomly varies the sink location (bathroom/kitchen).
Question: What generalization strategy is used?

 
 
 
 

13. Scenario: A client screams when asked to wash hands. The RBT removes the demand and allows the client to leave the bathroom.
Question: What consequence is illustrated?

 
 
 
 

14. Scenario: An RBT’s friend asks if their child can receive ABA services at the RBT’s company.
Question: What should the RBT do?

 
 
 
 

15. Scenario: A BCBA asks an RBT to record how often a client initiates greetings with peers during recess.
Question: What type of assessment is this?

 
 
 
 

16. Scenario: An RBT uses whole interval recording to measure on-task behavior during a 10-minute activity (ten 1-minute intervals). The client was on-task for 8 intervals.
Question: What percentage of intervals was the client on-task?

 
 
 
 

17. Which data collection method is MOST appropriate for tracking latency?

 
 
 
 

18. Scenario: During a functional analysis, a client engages in property destruction ONLY when the therapist leaves the room (alone condition).
Question: What is the function of the behavior?

 
 
 
 

19. Scenario: A client learns to identify “red” by matching red objects. The RBT then teaches “red” using flashcards, toys, and crayons.
Question: What strategy promotes generalization?

 
 
 
 

20. Scenario: Aggression occurs when a client’s tablet is removed. The BCBA designs a plan where the client earns tablet time for compliance.
Question: Which procedure is this?

 
 
 
 

21. Scenario: When teaching “touch nose,” the RBT demonstrates touching their own nose.
Question: What prompt is used?

 
 
 
 

22. Scenario: An RBT records duration of tantrums: 2 min, 5 min, 3 min.
Question: What is the total duration for the session?

 
 
 
 

23. Scenario: In a 5-min session divided into 10-sec intervals, tantrums occurred in 12 intervals.
Question: What is the percentage of intervals?

 
 
 
 

24. An RBT records “3 mins, 7 mins, 2 mins” for tantrum durations. What is the total duration?

 
 
 
 

25. Scenario: An RBT uses a token board where a client earns a star for every 5 minutes of on-task behavior. After 3 stars, the client trades them for iPad time.
Question: This is an example of:

 
 
 
 


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