BACB BCBA Practice Exam Questions

BACB BCBA Sample Question Answers

Question # 1

Reinforcing closer and closer approximations to the final desired behavior involves: 

A. chaining. 
B. differential reinforcement. 
C. precision teaching. 
D. response fading. 

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Question # 2

To facilitate errorless learning, begin witH. 

A. backward chaining. 
B. fading stimulus prompts. 
C. forward chaining. 
D. response prompts.

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Question # 3

To change the occurrence of 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. An independent variable in this study was: 

A. aggression. 
B. frequency across phase changes. 
C. return to baseline. 
D. time-out from reinforcement. 

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Question # 4

The "hero procedure" refers to a contingency in which an individual, or small group, earns a reward for a class. This procedure is an example of what type of group contingency?

 A. dependent 
B. independent 
C. interdependent 
D. semi-dependent 

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Question # 5

Which is the BEST example of stimulus generalization? 

A. Bonnie learned to choose and wear coordinated outfits but after one month she would only select red outfits. 
B. Jim was taught to say "hello" and continues to say "hello" to his trainer. 
C. Ricky became more productive in math and simultaneously his reading improved. 
D. Tim learned to ask for help from his teacher and now can ask a fellow student for help. 

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Question # 6

A behavior analyst responsible for the evaluation of a behavior change program has been unable to get others to collect data on the targeted behaviors. The others involved, including other service providers, are relying on personal anecdotes and questionnaires to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The primary consumer reports satisfaction with the results so far. To evaluate the program, the behavior analyst should: 

A. check the reliability from the questionnaire's information. 
B. conduct formal interviews to supplement the available information. 
C. obtain data on the targeted behaviors.
 D. use available information only. 

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Question # 7

Considering the potential impact of behavioral contrast, what is a likely outcome when there is an effective program targeting compliance at school when no formal program is implemented at home? Compliance at home would be predicted to: 

A. be more variable.
 B. decrease. 
C. increase. 
D. stay the same. 

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Question # 8

A reliable measure is one that is: 

A. socially valid as indicated by caregiver reports. 
B. effective as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles. 
C. trusted to be practical and to produce accurate data.
 D. consistent across observers and measurement occasions. 

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Question # 9

In order to promote generalization in intensive teaching, the behavior analyst shoulD. 

A. teach loosely. 
B. use the same SD. 
C. use few exemplars. 
D. teach in the same environment. 

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Question # 10

A behavior analyst is working with an adult client, who is deemed competent. There are multiple potential behavior targets that need to be addressed including smoking cigarettes, nail biting, and compulsive hand washing. As a first goal, the behavior analyst wants the client to focus on eliminating smoking but the client would prefer to focus on nail biting. The behavior analyst shoulD.

A. develop a self-management plan for eliminating nail biting as this is the preference of the client. 
B. develop a self-management plan for eliminating smoking as this behavior poses a serious health risk for the client. 
C. convince the client to change their first goal to elimination of smoking. 
D. refer the client to another behavior analyst as there is a discrepancy in goal setting priorities. 

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