BCBA Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice Questions - Free Mock Test 2025
Test your BCBA Professional Conduct knowledge with 5 free practice questions covering ethics, scope of practice, and professional responsibilities.
Master professional conduct and ethical practice with our comprehensive mock test designed for BCBA exam preparation. Understanding professional boundaries and ethical responsibilities is crucial for all behavior analysts.
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About Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice
This domain represents 10-15% of BCBA exam questions and covers the ethical foundations and professional standards that guide behavior analytic practice.
Key Topics:
- BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
- Scope of practice boundaries
- Informed consent procedures
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Professional relationships and boundaries
- Supervision and training responsibilities
- Competence and professional development
- Research ethics and integrity
📝 Sample Practice Questions
Here are 5 authentic BCBA Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice questions from our question bank:
Question 1
A BCBA receives a referral for a client who presents with self-injurious behavior (SIB). The BCBA has limited experience with SIB. What is the most ethical course of action?
A) Accept the referral and begin treatment, using online resources to guide the intervention
B) Accept the referral and utilize an existing treatment protocol without modifications
C) Accept the referral and collaborate with a more experienced BCBA for consultation and supervision
D) Reject the referral due to lack of experience
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Answer: C) Accept the referral and collaborate with a more experienced BCBA for consultation and supervision
Explanation: This reflects ethical and competent practice by prioritizing client safety while seeking expert guidance when necessary, ensuring proper care delivery.
Question 2
A parent requests that a BCBA implement a treatment plan that includes a technique the BCBA believes is ineffective and potentially harmful. How should the BCBA proceed?
A) Implement the parent's requested plan, as the parent has the ultimate say in their child's treatment
B) Refuse to implement the plan and terminate services
C) Discuss the potential risks and limitations of the parent's requested technique, and present data-driven alternative interventions
D) Compromise and implement a modified version of the parent's plan, incorporating some of the BCBA's suggestions
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Answer: C) Discuss the potential risks and limitations of the parent's requested technique, and present data-driven alternative interventions
Explanation: This is the most ethical and professional approach, prioritizing client welfare while respecting parental input and maintaining collaborative relationships.
Question 3
A behavior analyst is pressured by an employer to increase billable hours by extending session times unnecessarily. What should the analyst do?
A) Comply with the request to maintain employment
B) Refuse and explain that billing should be based on ethical service delivery
C) Extend session times but provide additional services
D) Reduce session frequency to balance the extended times
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Answer: B) Refuse and explain that billing should be based on ethical service delivery
Explanation: Refusing to comply with unethical billing practices upholds the integrity of service delivery and professional conduct, maintaining ethical standards.
Question 4
A BCBA is developing a new intervention for a client. What is the most ethical way to ensure the intervention is evidence-based?
A) Use interventions that have worked with other clients
B) Consult recent peer-reviewed research relevant to the intervention
C) Rely on personal experience and intuition
D) Implement the intervention and adjust based on client response
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Consult recent peer-reviewed research relevant to the intervention
Explanation: Consulting peer-reviewed research ensures the intervention is grounded in scientific evidence, aligning with the commitment to evidence-based practice.
Question 5
A BCBA discovers that their billing practices have been accidentally inaccurate. What is the correct course of action?
A) Ignore the error; it was accidental
B) Correct the error and notify relevant parties
C) Wait to see if anyone notices the error
D) Reduce future billings to compensate
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Correct the error and notify relevant parties
Explanation: This is the ethical and responsible approach. Transparency and accuracy in billing are paramount to maintaining professional integrity.
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