BCBA BACB Board Certified Behavior Analyst Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)
Prepare effectively for your BACB BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2025, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.
A behavior analyst is measuring the time it takes for a client to say, “You’re welcome” after the staff says, “Thank you.” The behavior analyst is measuring __________________.
Holly is learning to use a spoon to feed herself. Applesauce is known to function as a reinforcer. Her teacher has selected the following objective for Holly: "Given a spoon and a 3-ounce dish of applesauce, Holly will independently scoop the applesauce to her mouth." This objective is incomplete. Which component is missing?
A DRI schedule designed to decrease the frequency of running around class and tapping other children on the head involves:
Jody had an access-maintained tantrum for 14 minutes and it started 3 seconds after she was told, “No.” It had been 2 days since the previous tantrum. The latency is:
The use of a withdrawal design is LEAST appropriate when:
A child who learns to say “red” when presented with a red card, also says “red” when presented with an orange card. This is called:
A teacher uses a group contingency with her students. She states the following rule: “If everyone gets 100% on their spelling test the week, I will turn cartwheels down the hall for you.” What type of group contingency is this?
A married couple wants a behavior analyst to assist them in creating a happier home life for their family. The behavior analyst shoulD.
In order to evoke a mand for "cookie," the behavior analyst shoulD.
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 teacher gives a student a piece of paper and asks him to draw a picture. To request a crayon, the student looks at the teacher and says, "Crayon." In response to this, the teacher replies, "Say, 'Crayon please'." The student complies with the request and the teacher gives them a crayon. This exchange is an example oF.
In order to promote generalization in intensive teaching, the behavior analyst shoulD.
The matching law states that when responding is reinforced on concurrent VI-20 and VI-50 schedules, the:
John's instructional program has successfully increased the number of words he reads correctly per minute. The procedures used include special worksheets, contingent reinforcement for number of words read correctly, and peer tutoring. The behavior analyst wants to determine which part or parts of the treatment have been effective, so he systematically dismantles the treatment and withdraws elements until the reading no longer improves. The behavior analyst is completing A.
To facilitate errorless learning, begin witH.
To address hitting others, two procedures were compareD. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior and time-out. The outcomes were examined within and across subjects. A withdrawal design was employed. The BEST response measure to use in this study is frequency oF.
When Susan attempts to escape from a task, she exhibits several behaviors, including hitting her head, stomping her feet, and crying. This is an example of A.
Joe describes himself as being addicted to video games. He is told that if he does not complete his chores, he will lose access to his computer. On Monday, he refuses to complete his chores and he loses access to his computer for 2 days. From Tuesday on, Joe's refusals cease. The change in Joe's behavior is MOST likely to be the result oF.
Teaching a student a self-talk strategy consisting of, "After I use the toilet, I must flush." is an example oF.
The decision to develop and implement a behavior intervention plan is not made unless:
