Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCABA) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Susan recorded data on a student's fidgeting behavior in the following way: She divided a 10minute recording period into 10-second intervals and recorded in each interval a "+" if the target behavior occurred at least once. The percentage of intervals of target behavior occurrence was about 45%. The data resulting are most likely to be an

A. overestimate of the occurrence of the behavior.

B. inaccurate measure of inter-response times.

C. underestimate of the occurrence of the behavior.

D. accurate measure of inter-response times.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Which method is the BEST to use when presenting categorical data from a functional analysis?

A. scatter plot

B. anecdotal report

C. a bar graph

D. standard celeration chart

Correct Answer: C

Question 3

Amanda is evaluating the effects of video modeling on play skills. Her participants often show reactivity when they are observed. The BEST design to evaluate the video modeling is:

A. alternating treatments.

B. withdrawal.

C. multiple probe.

D. changing criterion.

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

Which situation is likely to be an example of negative reinforcement?

A. A student has a tantrum and the teacher gives a hug to calm them down.

B. An employee submits reports to a nagging boss and boss stops nagging.

C. An employee submits time sheet to payroll department and gets paid on Friday.

D. A child puts a coin into a machine and gets a gumball.

Correct Answer: B

Question 5

Fred does not follow some of the directives imposed by the direct care staff. A behavior analyst has been asked to put a program in place that will get Fred to comply with all directives. The behavior analyst should FIRST

A. determine a list of potential reinforcers for the behavior program.

B. request that staff provide a ratio of compliant behaviors to noncompliant ones.

C. differentiate between compliance rates across different directives.

D. consider the ethical implications of training Fred to comply with all directives.

Correct Answer: D

Question 6

In general, when a behavior analyst is asked to help someone make friends, the behavior analyst shoulD.

A. refer the person to a counselor, social worker, or other professional.

B. evaluate the current social repertoire.

C. avoid interfering in interpersonal relationships.

D. set up a social skills training program.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

What type of analysis should be conducted to determine the amount of a particular stimulus provided on any given trial that will serve as an effective reinforcer?

A. component analysis

B. parametric analysis

C. functional analysis

D. behavior analysis

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

A child with food refusal behaviors accepts one bite out of the ten bites that her caregiver offered.
What measure should be used to record this behavior?

A. duration

B. latency

C. trials to criterion

D. percent of occurrence

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely an example of reinforcing consequences?

A. Law enforcement officer gives a ticket to a speeder. Driver stops speeding.

B. Child loses a sticker each time they talk out in class. Rates of talking out decrease.

C. A company gives an annual bonus to its employees. Employees are happy.

D. Student is sent to detention for fighting. Student is found in detention every week.

Correct Answer: D

Question 10

A behavior analyst is doing some staff training in a facility. The first step is to have the staff read a "How To" manual. The behavior analyst notices that after reading the manual, staff seem to be doing some things specified in the readings, such as giving praise after adaptive behavior. This is an example oF.

A. fading.

B. contingency-shaped behavior.

C. backward chaining.

D. rule-governed behavior.

Correct Answer: D

Question 11

A functional relationship is said to exist when two events

A. occur simultaneously.

B. consistently co-vary.

C. are similar in content.

D. occur at the same rate.

Correct Answer: B

Question 12

When providing behavior analytic services to a child in a school setting, a behavior analyst should

A. solicit treatment recommendations from other team members.

B. work independently while completing the functional assessment.

C. avoid collaborating with providers who use non-scientifically validated procedures.

D. enlist the support of other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Correct Answer: D

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