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Free BACB BCBA Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 4

Questions 31

A good behavior analyst always does what before authoring a behavior intervention?

Options:
A.

Functional analysis

B.

Momentary time sampling

C.

Direct observation

D.

Implements the least aversive, most effective punisher

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Questions 32

The response rate for this cumulative record would BEST be described as:

Options:
A.

a steady state.

B.

increasing trend.

C.

decreasing trend.

D.

This graph is not a cumulative record.

Questions 33

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

Options:
A.

a bar graph

B.

anecdotal report

C.

scatter plot

D.

standard celeration chart

Questions 34

A DRI schedule designed to decrease the frequency of running around class and tapping other children on the head involves:

Options:
A.

Arranging for the child to earn a reinforcer in the absence of these behaviors

B.

Providing a reinforcer contingent on being on task and sitting quietly in his seat

C.

Changing the seating arrangement of the class

D.

Ensuring the child had breakfast that morning

Questions 35

When asked why a certain behavior happened, the behavior analyst states that the behavior “came out of nowhere.” If the behavior analyst meant what he said, he is violating the assumption of __________________.

Options:
A.

Philosophical doubt

B.

Determinism

C.

Technological

D.

Being conceptually systematic

Questions 36

Carlos participated in a toothbrushing skill acquisition program. When he started the program, he needed physical assistance to perform each step. After two weeks, he met all objectives and was able to complete each step independently. The program involved the use of graduated guidance, praise, and token reinforcement. In the future, the behavior analyst would like to examine which procedures made the program most effective (i.e., guidance, praise, or token reinforcement). To determine this, the behavior analyst could use a

Options:
A.

component analysis.

B.

discriminant analysis.

C.

nonparametric analysis.

D.

parametric analysis.

Questions 37

The behavior analyst has had good results with an intervention she designed that makes access to video games contingent upon playing with other children. She now wants to compare the effects of differing amounts of video game access time. She should conduct a

Options:
A.

changing criterion study.

B.

nonparametric study.

C.

parametric study.

D.

reversal study.

Questions 38

If a behavior analyst states, “It took four attempts, but Johnny completed the puzzle,” she is using which measure?

Options:
A.

Whole interval

B.

Percent of occurrence

C.

Trials to criterion

D.

Frequency

Questions 39

Wilma argues with her coworker, who shares the same workstation. Even though Wilma and her coworker can articulate the workplace rules, repeated instructions to cease this behavior have gone unheeded and they are becoming enemies. What would be the MOST appropriate antecedent-based solution?

Options:
A.

Instruct the coworker to stay away from Wilma.

B.

Give Wilma breaks away from her coworker whenever arguments begin.

C.

Assign Wilma to a different workstation.

D.

Place signs in the workstations identifying appropriate workplace behavior.

Questions 40

Jim's teacher has taught him to say, "Hello, how are you?" and when he does this, she delivers praise. Now Jim says this whenever he meets anyone, and some people say,

"Fine, how are you?" What is the natural consequence for Jim's behavior?

Options:
A.

increased number of friends

B.

continuous reinforcement

C.

improved social repertoire for Jim

D.

the responses of the people he meets

Exam Code: BCBA
Certification Provider: BACB
Exam Name: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Last Update: Feb 17, 2025
Questions: 180

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