RBT Professional Conduct & Scope Quiz

Check your knowledge of RBT professional conduct and scope with this practical quiz. Answer scenario-based questions to see how well you understand ethics, boundaries, and the RBT role.

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1. An RBT notices a colleague providing unauthorized services outside their scope of practice. What is the MOST appropriate action?

  • Report the concern to the supervising BCBA
  • Ignore it since it is not the RBT's responsibility
  • Confront the colleague aggressively
  • Handle it privately without documentation

2. Which of the following BEST reflects maintaining professional boundaries with clients?

  • Avoiding dual relationships and not sharing personal contact info
  • Becoming friends with the client on social media
  • Accepting gifts of significant value from clients
  • Sharing personal problems to build rapport

3. An RBT is asked to implement a procedure not approved by the supervising BCBA. What should the RBT do?

  • Refuse and inform the supervising BCBA
  • Proceed because it seems safe
  • Ask a coworker for advice instead of BCBA
  • Do it secretly to avoid confrontation

4. Which statement BEST defines an RBT’s scope of practice?

  • The tasks and responsibilities an RBT is trained and permitted to perform under supervision
  • Any activity related to behavior analysis, regardless of training
  • Providing therapy independently without BCBA guidance
  • Making clinical decisions about treatment plans

5. A client discloses sensitive information unrelated to the session. How should the RBT respond?

  • Maintain confidentiality and only report relevant information to the supervising BCBA
  • Share it with friends for advice
  • Document it in detail even if irrelevant
  • Ignore the disclosure completely

6. Which of the following BEST demonstrates ethical conduct by an RBT?

  • Accurately collecting data, following instructions, and maintaining confidentiality
  • Altering data to show client progress
  • Implementing procedures outside BCBA supervision
  • Ignoring ethical guidelines to save time

7. An RBT receives a request to provide services to a client in a setting where they are not trained. What is the MOST appropriate action?

  • Decline and consult the supervising BCBA
  • Attempt the service anyway
  • Ask a peer to do it without supervision
  • Document after performing it regardless

8. Which of the following is MOST important when an RBT communicates with a client’s family?

  • Providing information accurately, professionally, and within the scope of practice
  • Giving personal opinions and advice outside behavior plan
  • Sharing confidential information about other clients
  • Making treatment changes without supervision

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