RBT Assessment Quiz

Assessment procedures provide the foundation for effective ABA programming by identifying client preferences, skill levels, and behavior functions. This interactive quiz covers preference assessment methods, individualized evaluation tools, and functional assessment techniques that RBTs use to support comprehensive treatment planning.

Each question includes detailed explanations to reinforce key concepts and clarify assessment procedures. Use this quiz to strengthen your assessment knowledge and ensure you understand how different evaluation methods contribute to successful intervention development.

RBT Assessment Quiz

1. 

Maya presents her client with two toys at a time and asks him to choose one. After Dylan makes his selection, Maya records his choice and presents a new pair. What type of preference assessment is Maya conducting?

Free operant preference assessment

Single stimulus preference assessment

Paired stimulus preference assessment

Multiple stimulus without replacement

None

2. 

During a functional behavior assessment Jessica interviews the client's parents about when problem behaviors typically occur at home. What type of assessment method is Jessica using?

Direct assessment

Indirect assessment

Functional analysis

Descriptive assessment

None

3. 

Connor places several preferred items in front of his client and allows her to freely choose and interact with any items she wants for 10 minutes while he observes. What assessment is Connor conducting?

Paired stimulus preference assessment

Multiple stimulus with replacement

Free operant preference assessment

Single stimulus preference assessment

None

4. 

Taylor is assisting with a VB-MAPP assessment for her client, Lucas. What is the primary purpose of this assessment tool?

To identify preferred reinforcers

To evaluate verbal and social skills

To determine the function of problem behavior

To assess motor skills development

None

5. 

During an MSWO preference assessment, Brandon presents his client with 5 items. After Zoe selects one, what should Brandon do next?

Replace the chosen item and present all 5 again

Remove the chosen item and present the remaining 4

End the assessment

Present only the chosen item again

None

6. 

Riley is collecting ABC data on her client's aggressive behavior. She records that he hits others immediately after being asked to complete a math worksheet. In this scenario, what is the antecedent?

Hitting others

Being asked to complete a math worksheet

Mason

The consequence that follows

None

1 out of 6

Time’s up

Essential Assessment Concepts for RBTs

Assessment procedures guide every aspect of ABA intervention planning and implementation. Understanding different assessment types helps RBTs support comprehensive evaluation processes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Key areas include preference identification, skill evaluation, and behavior function determination.

Preference assessments range from simple indirect methods like interviews to systematic trial-based procedures like MSWO. Each method serves specific purposes based on client abilities and assessment goals. Trial-based methods provide more controlled comparisons while indirect methods offer efficient starting points for formal evaluations.

Assessment Implementation Guidelines

RBTs assist with assessment implementation by following specific protocols established by BCBAs. During skill assessments, RBTs present items as directed without providing prompts or corrections, recording first responses accurately. This standardized approach, which is a critical competency frequently tested in RBT mock exams, ensures reliable results across different staff members and assessment sessions.

Functional assessments help teams understand why behaviors occur, guiding intervention development. RBTs commonly collect ABC data during natural interactions, providing valuable information about environmental patterns that influence behavior occurrence. This observational data contributes to comprehensive functional assessment processes.