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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
Your clinic director sends an email informing you that you will be transitioning onto a case for a BCBA who is leaving for maternity leave. What should be your first step in taking over this case?
- Create a new intervention plan that better aligns with your knowledge and preferences
- Conduct an updated FBA to verify the results of the previous BCBAs FBA
- Overlap the behavior technicians on the case, asking them many questions about why certain goals were implemented and how they conduct sessions
- Review the available records–IEP, treatment plans, programs, diagnostic reports, etc.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
You are responsible for evaluating a new client going through the intake process. At the initial assessment, you identify the primary behavioral concern is the child engages in head banging. Parents report this behavior just began in the last few months. They have not been able to pinpoint a reason or any variables that surround the behavior. What would be your first step?
- Refer the family to other levels of care, as this child is not a good fit for behavior-analytic services
- Recommend the family obtain a thorough medical and dental evaluation before proceeding with behavior-analytic services
- Conduct an FBA to identify the function of the head-banging
- Create a BIP to address this behavior
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Which of the following is not a purpose of a BCBA reviewing a new client’s health records as part of their initial assessment?
- To determine any physiological variables that might be related to targeted behaviors
- To evaluate whether medical causes of a particular behavior have been thoroughly assessed and ruled out before intervening
- To consider how co-occurring diagnoses may affect the individual’s behavior
- To potentially offer additional diagnoses for the individual
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Which of the following would be the highest contributing factor when considering the social significance of a target skill?
- The child’s teacher is urging the family and BCBA to target the skill
- The skill is a prerequisite for many other functional skills and would contact reinforcement in the child’s natural environment
- The family is concerned about the child’s delay in the skill area and wants it to be addressed
- The skill would make it easier for the child to engage with peers
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
Shayna is completing her fieldwork hours as a student analyst. She was given a new client to assess. Her BCBA instructs her to complete an assessment and identify target behaviors and 3-5 skill acquisition goals to target, ensuring that each of the skills and behaviors are socially significant. As Shayna reflects on her assessment data, what question(s) should she ask herself to determine the social significance of each skill and behavior targeted for reduction?
- What is the purpose of teaching this skill or reducing this behavior?
- Who will primarily benefit from this behavior reduction or skill acquisition?
- How could this improve the learner’s quality of life?
- All of the above
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
Targeting behavioral cusps may increase social significance by:
- Training behaviors that result in response generalization
- Training behaviors that allow the learner to access new contingencies and environments
- Teaching more functional ways to communicate
- Maximizing reinforcement and minimizing punishment
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
You transition onto an existing case. The child’s mother expresses dissatisfaction with how therapy has gone thus far, informing you of the many interfering behaviors her child engages in and stating that the previous supervisor has not done enough to modify these behaviors. You decide to conduct an updated FBA on the behaviors of most concern, with hopes of better supporting this family with a more comprehensive BIP. Of the following behaviors expressed, which would you consider to be the highest priority to target?
- Non-compliance
- Verbal protest
- Breaking household objects
- Self-stimulatory spinning
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
Which of the following would not be an appropriate reason for you to discontinue therapeutic services with a client?
- The client is no longer benefiting from services, based on a thorough analysis of the data.
- Insurance funding has been discontinued for the client.
- The family chooses to start additional services for their child–OT and Speech therapy/
- The client has met all behavior-change goals.
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
You are creating a program to teach a teenager how to purchase items in a self-checkout. Which of the following should be on your list of skills to assess?
- The teen’s ability to get to the store
- The teen’s ability to use a debit card in a card reader or put the correct amount of cash in the cash slot
- The teen’s ability to locate items within the store
- All of the above
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Under what conditions can BCBAs advertise for non-behavioral services (e.g., massage therapy, yoga classes)? Choose the best possible response based on the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
- There are no ethical guidelines preventing BCBAs from advertising non-behavioral services.
- BCBAs can advertise non-behavioral services, but they must not advertise them as behavioral services and must include a disclaimer that the services offered are unrelated to their BACB certification.
- BCBAs can advertise non-behavioral services as long as they’re not advertising to current clients.
- It is a strict violation of the ethics code for a BCBA to ever advertise for non-behavioral services.
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
Mercy conducts an FBA for her client, Ralph at his daycare. The target behavior is hitting peers, which is hypothesized to be maintained by attention. Which of the following skills should Mercy assess in order to develop an intervention plan that includes replacement behaviors?
- Whether Ralph can mand for breaks from his peers when needed
- Whether Ralph can request preferred items and activities from his teachers
- Whether Ralph can escape an aversive situation when overstimulated
- Whether Ralph can gain the attention of others by engaging in other behaviors
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
You are supervising a trainee through their fieldwork hours. You assign a task, which they turn in a week late. The next task you assign, they complete very poorly, missing several of the required components. How should you proceed?
- Disciplinary action (i.e., a write-up)
- Discontinue supervision; Offer the trainee recommendations on other BCBAs they can continue their supervision with
- Provide feedback/train on areas of needed improvement, document progress, and continue performance monitoring
- Let it slide; They’re new and they’ll get the hang of it with more practice
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
How do the results of a preference assessment and a reinforcer assessment differ?
- These assessments are the same, resulting in very similar results
- A reinforcer assessment indicates items or activities the learner shows an interest in, while a preference assessment shows which items or activities have an effect on increasing the future likelihood of a target behavior
- A preference assessment offers information regarding what a learner likes or prefers, while a reinforcer assessment offers information regarding what items or activities can work to increase the future likelihood of a behavior
- Preference assessments provide more accurate and robust results and are most preferred
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
A brand new RBT begins working on two of your cases. She tells you that although she has only been in the field for one week, she is really interested in pursuing this field as a career option and becoming a BCBA one day. Because she has such a strong interest in the field, you delegate a few extra tasks, including creating program write-ups for the clients to help her gain competencies. Given this information, has an ethical violation taken place?
- Yes, RBTs should never be delegated the task of creating program write-ups
- Yes, RBTs should only be delegated tasks after proper training and demonstration that they can competently perform the tasks
- No, since she is interested in the field, she should be encouraged to take on extra duties
- No, as long as she was adequately paid for the additional work completed
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Which of the following describes a single stimulus preference assessment?
- The BCBA provides two different items contingent on a target behavior; The learner is able to choose between the reinforcers and the BCBA tracks which item had the greatest effect on behavior
- A tangible item is provided to the learner; The BCBA records data on how long and the manner of which the learner engages with the item
- 4 items are provided to the learner; The learner selects one, followed by removal of the remaining items and replacing the array with new choices
- The learner is allowed to choose one item to engage with in their natural environment; The BCBA records data on what they choose and how long they play with it before they shift to another item
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Callie transitions onto a new case. The former BCBA informs Callie that the client’s grandmother, who is the primary caretaker, is a BCBA and tends to have a high level of input. Which of the following would be the most ethical strategy for collaborating with his grandmother?
- Callie should encourage the grandmother to offer her input based on her behavior-analytic experience and her expertise on her grandchild, but as the case supervisor, Callie should make the final recommendations based on the data, the client’s response to treatment, and relevant literature.
- Callie should inform the grandmother that while you understand she has experience in the field, she cannot provide input on the interventions and strategies used, as that would be unethical to do so.
- Callie should encourage the grandmother to offer her recommendations and immediately implement every strategy she suggests.
- Callie should decline to take on this case as it represents a conflict of interest.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Who is responsible for understanding and complying with the BACB’s supervisory requirements (i.e., RBTs need 5% monthly supervision, 2 monthly contacts, etc.)?
- The RBT or Trainee
- The BCBA
- Both the RBT/Trainee and BCBA
- Only the company owner
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
When is it acceptable for a BCBA to post pictures or other digital content related to their clients on personal social media accounts?
- It is never acceptable
- When informed consent and proper releases are signed
- When the client does something really cool or exciting
- After the child graduates from therapy
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
You are providing supervision for a student analyst from March 2020-November 2022. Supervision concludes on November 30th, 2022, when they finish obtaining 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork experience. When do you need to keep their supervision documentation until?
- 2023
- 2027
- 2029
- Best to keep them forever
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Caden attends in-home ABA therapy with your organization. Clinic-based care is not an option. One of your therapists notices bed bugs in the home and immediately notifies the parents. The parents are cooperative and begin the steps to eradicate the bed bugs by having an exterminator come out. Which of the following would be the best way to proceed?
- Abruptly discontinue services; Complete discharge summary and other relevant documentation
- Place a hold on in-person services; Provide telehealth services if feasible while waiting on verification from an exterminator that the house is clear of bedbugs
- Discharge, but provide recommendations for other companies that may have openings
- Require the family to switch to a clinic setting
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1. Question

Your clinic director sends an email informing you that you will be transitioning onto a case for a BCBA who is leaving for maternity leave. What should be your first step in taking over this case?

2. Question

3. Question

Which of the following is not a purpose of a BCBA reviewing a new client’s health records as part of their initial assessment?

4. Question

Which of the following would be the highest contributing factor when considering the social significance of a target skill?

5. Question

6. Question

Targeting behavioral cusps may increase social significance by:

7. Question

8. Question

Which of the following would not be an appropriate reason for you to discontinue therapeutic services with a client?

9. Question

You are creating a program to teach a teenager how to purchase items in a self-checkout. Which of the following should be on your list of skills to assess?

10. Question

Under what conditions can BCBAs advertise for non-behavioral services (e.g., massage therapy, yoga classes)? Choose the best possible response based on the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

11. Question

Mercy conducts an FBA for her client, Ralph at his daycare. The target behavior is hitting peers, which is hypothesized to be maintained by attention. Which of the following skills should Mercy assess in order to develop an intervention plan that includes replacement behaviors?

12. Question

You are supervising a trainee through their fieldwork hours. You assign a task, which they turn in a week late. The next task you assign, they complete very poorly, missing several of the required components. How should you proceed?

13. Question

How do the results of a preference assessment and a reinforcer assessment differ?

14. Question

15. Question

Which of the following describes a single stimulus preference assessment?

16. Question

Callie transitions onto a new case. The former BCBA informs Callie that the client’s grandmother, who is the primary caretaker, is a BCBA and tends to have a high level of input. Which of the following would be the most ethical strategy for collaborating with his grandmother?

17. Question

Who is responsible for understanding and complying with the BACB’s supervisory requirements (i.e., RBTs need 5% monthly supervision, 2 monthly contacts, etc.)?

18. Question

When is it acceptable for a BCBA to post pictures or other digital content related to their clients on personal social media accounts?

19. Question

You are providing supervision for a student analyst from March 2020-November 2022. Supervision concludes on November 30th, 2022, when they finish obtaining 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork experience. When do you need to keep their supervision documentation until?

20. Question