Free RBT Practice Questions: Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice Domain

Correct Answer: D

Explanation: RBTs have a responsibility to support ethical and accurate implementation of behavior plans. When you see another staff member not following the plan, you should report your concerns to your supervisor or BCBA using your organization’s procedures (D). This protects the client and maintains treatment integrity. A is incorrect because ignoring unethical or poor practice can harm the client. B is incorrect because going directly to the parent instead of using proper channels can create confusion and is not professional. C is incorrect because confronting the coworker with threats is not the appropriate or required step; concerns should be brought to supervision. The Professional Conduct & Scope of Practice area requires RBTs to uphold ethical standards and seek guidance from supervisors when there are concerns.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: RBTs are required to implement treatment plans as written and maintain procedural integrity, even when caregivers suggest different strategies. The RBT Task List (Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice) emphasizes following the behavior plan and staying within the RBT role. The RBT can later report the parent’s concerns to the BCBA. - C is correct because it maintains fidelity to the plan and respectfully explains the need to follow it. - A is incorrect because changing the consequence for whining without BCBA direction can interfere with treatment and is outside the RBT’s authority. - B is incorrect because doing “whatever works” ignores the plan and the RBT’s obligation to follow it. - D is incorrect because abruptly leaving without explanation is unprofessional and does not solve the issue appropriately.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: RBTs must avoid multiple relationships, conflicts of interest, and working outside their professional role. Providing private services to a neighbor’s child, arranged directly with the parent and outside the agency, creates a dual relationship and is outside typical RBT scope and supervision. The RBT Task List (Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice) requires working under appropriate supervision and within organizational policies. - B is correct because it maintains professional boundaries and ensures services occur only within the RBT’s supervised role at the agency. - A is incorrect because privately working for the neighbor is a dual relationship and is not supervised by a BCBA through the agency. - C is incorrect for the same reasons as A; similarity of goals does not remove ethical and scope issues. - D is incorrect because giving “general parenting tips” about behavior change is still providing unsupervised behavior-analytic guidance, which is outside the RBT’s independent scope.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: RBTs must protect client confidentiality and only share information within their role and according to consent and policies. Option B is correct because it limits discussion to session-related information within the RBT’s role and directs questions about diagnosis and medication to appropriate parties. This aligns with the RBT Task List requirement to maintain confidentiality and stay within scope. Option A is incorrect because being a family member does not automatically grant access to all information. Option C is incorrect because the RBT can appropriately share limited, relevant session information. Option D is incorrect because giving the full file is beyond the RBT’s role and likely violates confidentiality and agency procedures.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: RBTs have a responsibility to protect clients from potential harm and to follow the written behavior plan. When they see procedures that may be unsafe or not in the plan, they must act to support the client’s safety and report concerns to their supervisor. - B is correct because it prioritizes the client’s safety, avoids confrontation in front of the client, and ensures the concern is reported to the appropriate supervisor quickly. - A is incorrect because taking over and ordering the staff member to leave may create conflict and is not within the RBT’s role to manage staffing; the issue should be handled by a supervisor. - C is incorrect because doing nothing ignores a possible risk to the client and fails the duty to protect the client and follow the plan. - D is incorrect because waiting delays addressing a potential safety and ethical issue; concerns should be reported promptly.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: This question is about ethical responsibilities, mandatory reporting, and professional conduct. A is correct because RBTs must protect the client’s welfare and follow agency and legal requirements for reporting suspected abuse or neglect. The RBT Task List includes accurate documentation and appropriate reporting. The correct step is to objectively document what you observed, follow your organization’s incident/suspected abuse procedures, and notify your BCBA/supervisor promptly. B is incorrect because ignoring potential signs of abuse or delaying action until it “gets worse” fails to protect the client and does not follow typical reporting requirements. C is incorrect because directly accusing the caregiver and threatening to call child protective services on the spot may escalate the situation and is not typically how RBTs are trained to respond. RBTs should follow agency policy and supervisor guidance; the BCBA or agency may handle external reporting. D is incorrect because taking photos on a personal phone violates confidentiality and privacy standards. Any documentation must follow agency policy and HIPAA/FERPA-type rules, not be stored on personal devices.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: RBTs provide services only to the identified client and only as described in the treatment plan. Helping a sibling with homework is outside the scope of practice and creates a boundary issue. Option C is correct because it keeps the focus on the client and the written plan, which aligns with the RBT Task List requirement to follow the behavior plan and maintain professional boundaries. Option A is incorrect because using session time for the sibling is not part of the client’s program and is not billable service. Option B is incorrect because even with parent agreement, it is still outside your role and the treatment plan. Option D is incorrect because shifting the activity to help the sibling’s homework is not part of the client’s goals and changes the purpose of the session without BCBA direction.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: RBTs must work within their scope and follow the treatment plan created by the supervisor. They do not independently change procedures. When others request changes, the technician should continue the current plan and communicate the request to the supervisor. - C is correct because it keeps implementation consistent with the written plan and appropriately passes the teacher’s request to the supervisor for review. - A is incorrect because the technician is not allowed to change the reinforcement system without supervisor direction. - B is incorrect because the technician should not judge or compare plans; they should simply follow the current plan and share information with the supervisor. - D is incorrect because stopping the token system and switching to only praise is still changing the plan without authorization.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: This question focuses on scope of practice, client boundaries, and avoiding dual relationships. C is correct because the RBT’s role is to implement the BCBA’s plan for the identified client (Amir). Providing services or supports to family members outside the written plan is beyond the RBT’s scope. It is appropriate to kindly explain that your job is to work with Amir and refer the sister/parents to the BCBA for any additional needs. A is incorrect because designing a new behavior program for the sister is outside the RBT’s role. RBTs do not create new treatment plans or expand services to other people without BCBA direction. B is incorrect because it is factually wrong (ABA can be used with many populations) and unnecessarily dismissive. The issue is not that ABA cannot help, but that it is outside your role to design or provide that support without supervision. D is incorrect because offering help as a “favor” after the session still creates a dual relationship and involves providing behavior services outside your supervised role and the treatment plan. This blurs professional boundaries and goes beyond the RBT Task List responsibilities.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: RBTs must follow the treatment plan designed by the BCBA and stay within their scope of practice. They do not change procedures on their own but can communicate concerns to the supervisor. - **Correct (B)**: You respectfully explain that you are required to implement the BCBA’s plan as written and that you will share the teacher’s concerns with the BCBA. This follows the RBT Task List requirement to follow the behavior plan and communicate with the supervisor. - **A** is incorrect because changing procedures without BCBA approval can make the plan ineffective and is outside your role. - **C** is incorrect because you are stopping a prescribed procedure without permission and not communicating concerns, which is unprofessional. - **D** is incorrect because it is not your role to say the BCBA is wrong or to write a new plan. RBTs do not design or change interventions.