Understand the Exam

What is the RBT Exam?

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam is a professional credentialing exam offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The exam evaluates your knowledge of the RBT Task List (5th Edition), which comprises the primary behavior-analytic duties RBTs perform under supervision.

RBT Exam Format

• Total Questions: 85 multiple-choice questions (75 graded, 10 unscored pretest questions).
• Time Limit: 90 minutes.
• Passing Score: Determined using a criterion-referenced method (approx. 70% correct answers).
• Delivery Method: Pearson VUE computer-based testing centers.

Exam Content Areas

The exam covers the following primary task list areas:

• A. Measurement (12 questions)
• B. Assessment (10 questions)
• C. Skill Acquisition (24 questions)
• D. Behavior Reduction (12 questions)
• E. Documentation and Reporting (10 questions)
• F. Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice (7 questions)