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Free RBT Practice Questions: Documentation and Reporting Domain

Test your RBT knowledge with 10 free practice questions from the Documentation and Reporting domain. Includes detailed explanations and answers.

RBT Practice Questions

Master the Documentation and Reporting Domain

Test your knowledge in the Documentation and Reporting domain with these 10 practice questions. Each question is designed to help you prepare for the RBT certification exam with detailed explanations to reinforce your learning.

Question 1

An RBT is writing a session note for a home visit with Sam, who engages in property destruction. During the session, Sam ripped 3 pages out of a book and knocked over a chair. The behavior plan calls this ‘property destruction’ and requires frequency data. Which note is the MOST appropriate way to describe this behavior in the session documentation?

A) Sam was very destructive today and seemed angry for most of the session.

B) Sam engaged in property destruction 4 times, including ripping book pages and knocking over a chair, as defined in the behavior plan.

C) Sam ripped 3 pages out of a book and knocked over a chair once; these behaviors match the plan’s definition of property destruction (4 total instances).

D) Sam had a rough day and did not respond well to redirection, which led to multiple problem behaviors.

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The RBT Task List requires objective, behavior-specific documentation that matches the definitions in the behavior plan. Option C is correct because it describes exactly what Sam did in observable terms (ripped 3 pages, knocked over a chair once) and links it to the plan’s definition of property destruction, including the total count. Option A is incorrect because ‘very destructive’ and ‘seemed angry’ are vague and partly based on interpretation. Option B is incomplete because it gives the total count but not the specific, observable examples, which are helpful for clarity. Option D is incorrect because it uses non-specific language (‘rough day,’ ‘multiple problem behaviors’) and does not clearly describe or quantify the target behavior.

Question 2

An RBT is writing a session note for Ava, who engaged in loud screaming for about 4 minutes when asked to clean up toys. The behavior plan defines ‘tantrum’ as loud crying or screaming with or without dropping to the floor. Which is the MOST appropriate way to describe this in the session note?

A) Ava had a tantrum because she was mad about cleaning up and tried to get out of the task.

B) Ava became very upset and had a meltdown when asked to clean up toys.

C) When asked to clean up toys, Ava screamed loudly for about 4 minutes while standing. No other problem behavior occurred.

D) Ava showed noncompliance and emotional dysregulation in response to the clean-up demand.

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The RBT Task List emphasizes objective, observable, and measurable documentation. Option C is correct because it clearly states the antecedent (asked to clean up toys), the observable behavior (screamed loudly), and the approximate duration (about 4 minutes), without guessing about Ava’s feelings or motives. A is incorrect because it assumes a function (‘tried to get out of the task’) and emotional state (‘mad’), which are interpretations, not observations. B is incorrect because ‘very upset’ and ‘meltdown’ are vague and not operationally defined. D is incorrect because terms like ‘noncompliance’ and ‘emotional dysregulation’ are more interpretive and less observable than describing exactly what Ava did and for how long.

Question 3

During a session at school, a new teacher enters the room and changes the schedule, causing the client, Jonah, to have a long crying episode with loud screaming. The RBT follows the written behavior plan and the crying stops after 10 minutes. Later, the BCBA asks what happened. What is the BEST way for the RBT to report this event?

A) Say: 'He was just being dramatic because he doesn’t like school.'

B) Say: 'He had a meltdown for a while, but it wasn’t a big deal.'

C) Say: 'When the new teacher changed the schedule, Jonah began crying and screaming loudly. The behavior lasted about 10 minutes. The behavior plan procedures were used, and the behavior stopped.'

D) Say: 'He cried a little bit, but I don’t really remember when or for how long.'

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: RBTs must provide clear, objective, and complete information when reporting to supervisors. Option C describes the antecedent (schedule change), the behavior (crying and screaming), and the approximate duration (10 minutes), and notes that the plan procedures were used. This matches the RBT Task List expectations for accurate reporting and documentation of significant events. A and B are incorrect because they use vague, subjective terms ('dramatic,' 'meltdown,' 'not a big deal') and do not give clear, measurable information. D is incorrect because it does not provide enough detail and shows poor recall of important information that should have been noted during or right after the event.

Question 4

At the end of a home session, the parent asks you to leave the session note blank so they can write their own version later for the insurance company. The agency policy requires that you complete your own session note before leaving. What should you do?

A) Leave the note blank as requested and tell your supervisor later that the parent will fill it out.

B) Complete your session note objectively based on what occurred, following agency policy, and do not allow the parent to change your documentation.

C) Let the parent write the note, then sign your name at the bottom since you were the one providing services.

D) Write a very short, vague note so the parent can easily change it later if they want.

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: RBTs must follow organizational policies and maintain accurate, honest documentation. Option B is correct because it follows policy, keeps documentation objective and accurate, and maintains professional boundaries, as required in the RBT Task List. Option A is incorrect because it fails to complete required documentation and allows someone else to control your clinical record. Option C is unethical because it involves signing your name to documentation you did not write. Option D is also inappropriate because intentionally vague notes do not meet documentation standards and invite alteration.

Question 5

An RBT is working with Leo, who has a behavior plan for self-injury. During today’s session, Leo hits his head on the wall 5 times, but the RBT forgets to record the data during the session. At the end of the day, the RBT tries to remember and thinks, 'I’m pretty sure it was about 3 times,' and writes 3 on the data sheet. What should the RBT have done instead?

A) Leave the data box blank and pretend the behavior did not occur.

B) Estimate the number as closely as possible and write a note that it is an estimate.

C) Immediately tell the supervisor that the exact count was missed and write an honest note describing that the data for that behavior are incomplete for this session.

D) Use the average from previous sessions and record that number for today.

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The RBT Task List emphasizes accurate data collection and honest reporting. Data should never be guessed or fabricated. - Option C is correct because it keeps the data honest and transparent. The RBT reports that the exact count was missed and documents that the data are incomplete, which maintains data integrity. - Option A is incorrect because leaving it blank without explanation hides important information and is not accurate reporting. - Option B is incorrect because estimating and recording it as data is still inaccurate and misleading, even with a note. - Option D is incorrect because using an average from previous sessions is fabricating data and does not reflect what actually happened today.

Question 6

An RBT is working with Jonah on a BCBA-designed program to reduce hitting. The BCBA asked the RBT to record frequency data on hitting. At the end of the session, the RBT realizes they forgot to count two instances of hitting that happened early in the session. What is the MOST appropriate way to handle this in the documentation?

A) Estimate how many times Jonah probably hit and write that number as the data.

B) Only record the instances the RBT clearly remembers and say nothing about the missed ones.

C) Record the number of hits that were actually counted and note in the session documentation that some instances were missed.

D) Do not record any data for hitting for that session since it is incomplete.

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The RBT Task List requires accurate data collection and honest reporting. When data are incomplete, the RBT should still record what was actually observed and clearly note any issues with data accuracy. Option C does this by reporting the counted hits and documenting that some were missed. A is incorrect because guessing or estimating data is dishonest and makes the data unreliable. B is incorrect because it hides an error and does not communicate a limitation of the data. D is incorrect because some accurate data are better than none, as long as the limitation is documented.

Question 7

During a home session, the child suddenly runs out the front door toward the street. The RBT quickly blocks the child and guides them back inside. No one is hurt, but it was a serious safety risk. What is the MOST appropriate documentation and reporting action for the RBT?

A) Write a detailed, objective description of the elopement in the session note and follow the agency’s procedure for reporting safety incidents.

B) Only tell the parent verbally and do not write anything down since no one was injured.

C) Write: 'Client tried to escape' without any details, because too much detail is not needed.

D) Do nothing unless the child actually gets hurt next time.

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation: The RBT Task List requires reporting and documenting significant events, especially those involving safety. Option A includes an objective description (what the child did, where, when, what the RBT did) and follows agency procedures for incident reporting, which is essential even when there is no injury. B is incorrect because verbal reporting alone is not enough; written documentation is required. C is incorrect because it is vague and uses non-specific language ('escape') without clear, observable details. D is incorrect because safety incidents must be reported even if no injury occurs, so that the team can address the risk.

Question 8

You are finishing a clinic session with Lila. The data sheet shows she independently requested a break 3 times, but you realize you forgot to record one of the times when it happened. You remember it clearly, and it was about 20 minutes ago. What is the BEST way to handle your documentation?

A) Leave the data as 3 independent requests because you didn’t record it in the moment and you should never change data.

B) Change the data to 4 independent requests and do not note anything, since you are sure it happened.

C) Update the data to 4 independent requests and add a brief note that one instance was recorded at the end of session from memory.

D) Erase the whole data sheet and try to remember all the numbers again more accurately.

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: RBT Task List 2.0 (Documentation and Reporting) includes maintaining accurate and complete data and notes. Sometimes, corrections are needed. Option C is correct because it: - Makes the data more accurate by including the missed response. - Clearly documents that one data point was added later from memory, which is honest and transparent. Option A is incorrect because knowingly leaving out a correct data point makes the data inaccurate. Option B is incorrect because changing data without noting the late entry can make the record misleading and less trustworthy. Option D is incorrect because erasing all data increases the risk of more errors and is unnecessary. Only the specific correction is needed. Domain: Documentation and Reporting

Question 9

During a home session, Mateo (age 6, autism) has three tantrums with crying and dropping to the floor. The behavior plan defines tantrum as crying with tears and dropping to the floor for at least 10 seconds. In your session note, how should you document this behavior?

A) Write that Mateo had a very difficult day and was extremely upset most of the session, without listing specific numbers.

B) Record that Mateo had three tantrum episodes that met the written definition, and include the times they started and ended.

C) Describe that Mateo was probably tired and frustrated and that this is likely why he had more tantrums than usual.

D) Write that Mateo had three tantrums and add your opinion that the current behavior plan is not working and needs to be changed.

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: RBT Task List 2.0 (Documentation and Reporting) requires objective, clear, and complete session notes based on defined behaviors and collected data. - **B is correct** because it reports the number of tantrums that met the operational definition and includes objective details (start and end times). This matches the data you collected and avoids opinions. - **A is incorrect** because it uses vague, subjective language ("very difficult day," "extremely upset") and does not include specific, measurable information. - **C is incorrect** because it focuses on guessing the cause of the behavior ("probably tired and frustrated") instead of reporting observable facts. RBTs should avoid speculation in documentation. - **D is incorrect** because it includes your opinion about the effectiveness of the plan. RBTs should report data and observations, not make treatment recommendations or judge the plan.

Question 10

During a center-based session, you notice that the data sheet for Jamal’s manding program is missing one of the targets you worked on today. You still ran that target exactly as written in the program binder. What is the BEST way to handle your documentation for this session?

A) Write the data for that target in the margin of the data sheet and briefly note in your session note that the target was not pre-printed on the sheet.

B) Do not record data for that target since it is not on the data sheet, and do not mention it in your session note.

C) Make up a new data sheet that includes the target and throw away the old one so the supervisor doesn’t get confused.

D) Record data for a different, similar target that is on the sheet so the numbers still match the form.

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Correct Answer: A

Explanation: The RBT Task List emphasizes accurate data collection and clear documentation of any irregularities. Option A is correct because it preserves accurate data, clearly marks where it belongs, and notes the issue so the supervisor can fix the data sheet. Option B is incorrect because it results in missing data and hides a problem with materials. Option C is inappropriate because discarding original data sheets can interfere with data integrity and should not be done without direction. Option D is incorrect because it falsifies data by recording it under the wrong target, which is unethical and violates accurate reporting requirements.

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