Free RBT Practice Questions: Assessment Domain

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Assisting with assessments is part of the Assessment domain for RBTs. The RBT’s role is to follow the assessment procedures and collect accurate data. - C is correct because the technician should present the materials as instructed and record whether each response is correct or incorrect. This provides reliable information for the BCBA to interpret. - A is incorrect because choosing new targets is a clinical decision made by the BCBA, not the technician. - B is incorrect because changing instructions on your own alters the assessment and can make the results invalid. - D is incorrect because deciding when to stop the assessment is a supervisory decision; the RBT should follow the plan unless there is a safety concern or clear instruction to stop.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: This question is about correctly assisting with a structured preference assessment, which is part of the Assessment domain on the RBT Task List. The BCBA has described a paired-stimulus (forced-choice) preference assessment. B is correct because it follows the written assessment procedure: present two items at a time, record which one is chosen, and rotate pairs according to the plan. This is exactly how an RBT should assist with a paired-stimulus preference assessment. A is incorrect because letting Maya play with all 6 toys at once and timing play is more like a free-operant observation, which does not match the BCBA’s specific instructions for a paired-stimulus assessment. C is incorrect because caregiver report can be helpful, but it does not replace the formal preference assessment the BCBA requested. Skipping the assessment is not following the plan. D is incorrect because presenting one toy at a time and only recording play is closer to a single-stimulus assessment and does not follow the two-choice procedure the BCBA specified.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Assisting with assessments can include helping caregivers complete questionnaires or rating scales, as listed in the Assessment section of the RBT Task List. The RBT should not change the assessment tool but can help ensure it is completed correctly. B: Correct. Providing the questionnaire to the parents, explaining it clearly, and ensuring they answer based on home behavior is an appropriate way to assist with an indirect assessment. A: Incorrect. The questionnaire is meant to capture parent observations at home, not just what the RBT sees in session. C: Incorrect. Client self-report may be useful, but it does not replace the parent questionnaire the BCBA provided. D: Incorrect. Changing the BCBA’s assessment tool is outside the RBT’s role and could affect the quality of the assessment.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Assisting with assessments includes gathering information from caregivers using tools provided by the BCBA (RBT Task List 2.0 – Assessment). The RBT does not design the assessment but can help collect information. B is correct because it describes using caregiver input to identify possible preferred items and activities, and recording that information on the form given by the BCBA. A is incorrect because limiting the assessment to only one item reduces the usefulness of the preference assessment and does not follow typical procedures. C is incorrect because caregiver input is valuable and often part of assessment; dismissing it is not appropriate or professional. D is incorrect because asking the parent to design a reinforcement system goes beyond the RBT’s role and the task of assisting with assessment.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: This scenario describes a paired-stimulus (forced-choice) preference assessment, which is part of the Assessment domain on the RBT Task List. The RBT’s role is to follow the BCBA’s instructions, present items, and accurately record choices. A: Correct. Allowing brief access to the chosen item (bubbles), recording the choice, and then moving on to the next pair follows standard paired-stimulus preference assessment procedures. B: Incorrect. Giving both toys changes the procedure and makes the data unclear. The BCBA specified presenting two items and allowing a choice of one. C: Incorrect. Re-presenting the same pair immediately is not typical for this assessment and may bias results. The BCBA planned which pairs to present. D: Incorrect. Parent report can be helpful, but it does not replace the direct preference assessment the BCBA requested. The RBT should complete the assessment as planned.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: The RBT Task List (Assessment) includes assisting with skill assessments by following the BCBA’s directions and collecting accurate data. The RBT does not change the assessment or try to make the scores look better. - A is correct because presenting the cards as instructed and marking correct/incorrect responses is exactly how an RBT assists with a structured skills assessment. - B is incorrect because changing the wording on your own changes the test conditions and can make the results invalid. Only the BCBA should decide if instructions are modified. - C is incorrect because providing prompts on every trial may prevent the BCBA from seeing Ava’s independent skill level. The BCBA will tell you when and how to prompt, if at all. - D is incorrect because skipping items changes the assessment procedure and can leave gaps in the information the BCBA needs.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: This question is about assisting with a structured preference assessment, which is part of the Assessment domain on the RBT Task List (helping with preference assessments under BCBA direction). Option B is correct because it describes how an RBT would assist with an MSWO: present all items at once, have the client choose one, remove the chosen item, record the selection, and repeat until all items have been chosen. This follows a standard BCBA-designed procedure and provides clear data on relative preference. Option A is incorrect because free access to all toys at once for 10 minutes is more like unstructured free play. It does not follow the MSWO procedure and does not give clear, ordered preference data. Option C is incorrect because presenting one toy at a time without comparison is more like a single-stimulus assessment, not MSWO. It may be useful in some cases, but it is not what the BCBA requested. Option D is incorrect because relying only on caregiver report skips the direct preference assessment the BCBA requested. Caregiver input is helpful, but the RBT’s role is to assist with the actual assessment procedure, not replace it.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The RBT Task List 2.0 – Assessment includes conducting preference assessments according to written procedures. Many paired-stimulus procedures specify a time limit for making a choice. If no choice is made, the trial is recorded as “no choice” and the RBT moves on. - B is correct because when no choice is made within the specified time, the RBT should remove the items, record that no choice occurred, and proceed to the next trial, following the BCBA’s protocol. - A is incorrect because physically guiding Amir to choose changes the nature of the assessment and does not reflect his true preference. - C is incorrect because waiting longer than the specified 5 seconds changes the procedure and can affect the results. - D is incorrect because repeatedly presenting the same two toys until he chooses can bias the assessment and does not follow the described 5-second rule.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: This scenario describes a paired-stimulus (forced-choice) preference assessment designed by the BCBA. The RBT’s role (RBT Task List 2.0 – Assessment: Conduct preference assessments) is to follow the written procedure and collect accurate data. - B is correct because the RBT must carefully record each choice exactly as it occurs. Accurate data collection is essential so the BCBA can identify potential reinforcers. - A is incorrect because some preference assessments limit access to items or use brief access; the RBT should follow the written procedure, not automatically let the client keep all items. - C is incorrect because changing the toys without direction changes the assessment procedure and can make the results invalid. - D is incorrect because only offering one toy removes the comparison needed in a paired-stimulus assessment and does not follow the described procedure.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The RBT Task List (Assessment) includes assisting with preference assessments by following the plan and collecting accurate data. In this scenario, the BCBA already decided which items to present and in what order. Your main job is to implement the procedure as written and record the choices correctly. - C is correct because carefully recording which item Maya selects or interacts with each trial is how you help identify potential reinforcers. Accurate data is the key RBT responsibility here. - A is incorrect because changing the order on your own changes the assessment procedure. Only the BCBA should change the design of the assessment. - B is incorrect because adding praise for every choice can change the results of the preference assessment. The BCBA will specify if and how to use praise. - D is incorrect because removing items after one non-choice changes the assessment method. Some procedures require presenting items multiple times, even if they are not chosen at first.