Sample Exam
Free Sample RBT Exam — 25 Questions
Content reviewed by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, BCBA-D
This free sample RBT exam gives you a quick, realistic taste of the certification test. You will answer 25 multiple-choice questions spanning all six domains of the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd Edition), with an explanation after every question.
Timed exam: you have 30 minutes to finish, matching the pacing of the real test. The countdown starts when the first question loads and the exam submits automatically when time runs out.
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About this free sample RBT exam
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential is the entry point into a career in applied behavior analysis (ABA), and the certification exam is the final gate before you earn it. This free sample RBT exam is designed to give you a fast, honest read on where you stand. Rather than a full-length test, it delivers a focused set of 25 questions pulled proportionally from all six domains of the BACB RBT Test Content Outline (3rd Edition), so your score reflects the same domain balance you will face on the real exam.
Every question is multiple choice with four answer options, exactly like the real test. After you answer, you immediately see whether you were correct and read a plain-English explanation written and reviewed by a BCBA-D. That instant feedback loop is what makes practice testing one of the most effective study strategies available — you learn from mistakes while the question is still fresh in your mind.
Domain coverage
The sample exam samples questions across all six RBT domains. Use the table below to see what each domain covers and jump to a focused study guide for any area where you need more work.
| RBT Task List Domain | What it covers | Study |
|---|---|---|
| Data Collection and Graphing | Measurement systems, continuous and discontinuous data, interobserver agreement, and reading behavior graphs. | Guide |
| Behavior Assessment | Preference assessments, the RBT's role in functional assessment, and supporting the BCBA during assessment. | Guide |
| Behavior Acquisition | Discrete-trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, prompting and fading, shaping, chaining, and skill acquisition plans. | Guide |
| Behavior Reduction | Functions of behavior, differential reinforcement, extinction, antecedent strategies, and crisis procedures. | Guide |
| Documentation and Reporting | Objective session notes, incident reports, communication with the supervisor, and maintaining records. | Guide |
| Ethics and Professional Conduct | The RBT Ethics Code, professional boundaries, scope of practice, confidentiality, and supervision requirements. | Guide |
How to get the most out of this sample exam
- Treat it like a diagnostic. Do not study right before taking it. Your first score is your baseline and tells you which domains to prioritize.
- Read every explanation, even when you are correct. Sometimes you will get a question right for the wrong reason. The explanation confirms your reasoning or corrects a shaky assumption.
- Track your weakest domains. The results screen shows a domain-by-domain breakdown. Anything below 65% deserves focused review before you attempt a full-length mock exam.
- Retake it after studying. Because the questions reshuffle, you can use a second attempt to confirm your improvement.
What to do next
Once you are comfortable with this sample, step up to a full-length experience. The 85-question mock exam matches the real test's length, while the Pearson VUE-style simulation mirrors the computer-based testing interface. If you are brand new, begin with the beginner practice test and work through our free RBT study guide.