RBT Ethics Code Quiz: Domain F Practice Questions

Domain F, Ethics, is 11 of the 75 scored questions on the RBT exam (the Task List called it Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice until 2026). Each attempt draws 20 questions from our 68 on this domain, spread across its 10 tasks, and checks every answer as you go.

  • 20 questions
  • 10 tasks covered
  • Answer checked as you go
  • No sign-up

Each answer is checked as you go, with the reason. The timed version saves the score for the end.

What Domain F covers

The 10 tasks in this domain, and how many of our questions test each one:

TaskQuestions
F.1 Core principles of the RBT Ethics Code8
F.2 Providing services only after demonstrating competence6
F.3 Working only under ongoing supervision6
F.4 Effective supervision practices6
F.5 Confidential information8
F.6 Public statements and social media8
F.7 Multiple relationships8
F.8 Giving and receiving gifts6
F.9 Interpersonal and professional skills6
F.10 Cultural humility and responsiveness6

Sample Ethics questions

  1. Question 1 · Ethics

    An RBT greets a nonverbal client by name, explains what is about to happen before starting each activity, and waits for the client to settle before beginning. Which core principle does this best reflect?

    1. A. Benefit others, putting the client's welfare first
    2. B. Behave with integrity, being honest and accountable
    3. C. Ensure their own competence for the work they do
    4. D. Treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect
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    D. Treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect

    Addressing the client directly, explaining what is happening, and waiting until the client is ready treats the client as a full person, which reflects compassion, dignity, and respect. The scene is about how the client is treated, not about honesty, the RBT's own skills, or protecting the client from a risk.

  2. Question 2 · Ethics

    An RBT who has only worked with young children is asked to start working with an adult client for the first time. What should happen before the RBT begins providing services to this client?

    1. A. The RBT starts right away, since RBT training covers all age groups
    2. B. The supervisor confirms the RBT is trained and competent with adults
    3. C. The RBT asks the family if they are comfortable with a newer RBT
    4. D. The RBT reads about adult services and starts once feeling ready
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    B. The supervisor confirms the RBT is trained and competent with adults

    RBTs do not provide services to an unfamiliar client population until they have been properly trained, and the supervisor confirms their competence before they begin. General RBT training does not automatically transfer to a new population, and the family's comfort or the RBT's own reading does not establish competence.

  3. Question 3 · Ethics

    This month, an RBT received two face-to-face supervision contacts, but both were group meetings with several other RBTs present. Does this meet the BACB supervision requirement?

    1. A. Yes, since two face-to-face contacts took place during the month
    2. B. Yes, since group meetings can count toward the monthly requirement
    3. C. No, since at least one of the two contacts must be individual
    4. D. No, since group meetings never count toward RBT supervision
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    C. No, since at least one of the two contacts must be individual

    The monthly requirement includes two face-to-face contacts, at least one of which must be an individual meeting, so two group-only contacts fall short. Group meetings can count toward supervision, just not as both of the required contacts.

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