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BCBA Practice Questions

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Exam — Free BCBA practice test questions with detailed explanations. Sharpen your knowledge of ethics, measurement, experimental design, and behavior change procedures aligned to the BACB Task List 5.

185
Total Questions
4 hours
Time Limit
Pass/fail (Angoff method cut score)
Passing Score
$245
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 440+ BCBA practice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

A behavior analyst is asked by a school principal to share confidential client data with a teacher who is not directly involved in the client's programming. According to the BACB Ethics Code, what should the behavior analyst do?

AA) Share the data because the principal authorized it
BB) Share only summary data without identifying information
CC) Decline to share the data without proper consent from the client or guardian
DD) Share the data only if the teacher signs a confidentiality agreement
2

A BCBA is collecting data on the duration of tantrums. The first tantrum lasts 4 minutes, the second 6 minutes, and the third 11 minutes. Which measurement dimension is being recorded, and what is the mean duration?

AA) Duration; 7 minutes
BB) Latency; 7 minutes
CC) Frequency; 3 tantrums
DD) Inter-response time; 5 minutes
3

A BCBA introduces a token economy across three different classrooms at staggered points in time and observes that on-task behavior increases in each classroom only after the intervention is introduced. Which experimental design is being used?

AA) Reversal (ABAB) design
BB) Alternating treatments design
CC) Changing criterion design
DD) Multiple baseline across settings
4

A child completes a math worksheet and is immediately given access to a preferred toy. The frequency of completing math worksheets increases over the next several sessions. The preferred toy is best described as a:

AA) Conditioned punisher
BB) Positive reinforcer
CC) Negative reinforcer
DD) Establishing operation
5

A learner consistently engages in head-banging that is maintained by escape from academic demands. Which of the following intervention strategies is most consistent with a function-based treatment?

AA) Provide preferred edibles contingent on the absence of head-banging
BB) Apply a verbal reprimand each time head-banging occurs
CC) Teach the learner to request a break using a functional communication response, and honor break requests
DD) Remove all academic demands until the behavior stops

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About the BCBA

Format & Structure

Total Questions
185
Time Limit
4 hours
Format
Multiple choice, computer-based

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
Pass/fail (Angoff method cut score)
Registration Fee
$245

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility requirements for the BCBA exam?

You need a qualifying master's degree (or higher), completion of acceptable graduate coursework in behavior analysis from an ABAI-verified course sequence or equivalent, and supervised fieldwork hours -- typically 1,500 to 2,000 hours depending on the pathway you choose. You also need to meet the BACB's coursework and supervisor requirements before you can apply to sit for the exam.

How many questions are on the BCBA exam and how long is it?

The BCBA exam has 185 multiple-choice questions: 160 are scored and 25 are unscored pilot questions used for future versions. You get 4 hours to finish, which works out to roughly 75 seconds per question. Most candidates report finishing with some time left to review flagged items.

What does the BCBA exam cover?

The exam is built directly from the BACB Task List 5, which includes Foundations (philosophical underpinnings, concepts and principles, measurement, experimental design) and Applications (behavior assessment, behavior-change procedures, selecting and implementing interventions, personnel supervision, and ethics). Ethics and measurement tend to carry the most weight, so don't underestimate them.

How much study time do I need for the BCBA exam?

Most candidates put in around 200+ hours of focused study over 2 to 4 months. That said, your background matters -- if you've been actively applying ABA in the field during fieldwork, you may need less time on application items and more on the conceptual or experimental design content. A mix of mock exams, flashcards, and content review tends to work well.

How many times can I retake the BCBA exam if I don't pass?

You're allowed up to 8 attempts within a 2-year authorization window. You must wait at least 7 days between attempts, and each retake requires paying the retake fee. If you exhaust your attempts without passing, you'll need to reapply and may need to complete additional coursework or fieldwork before being re-authorized.

How much does the BCBA exam cost?

The BCBA exam fee is $245 as of 2026, paid to the BACB. There's also a separate $125 application fee when you first apply. Pearson VUE may charge additional administrative fees for things like rescheduling. Retakes cost $140 each.

What is the passing score for the BCBA exam?

The BACB uses the Angoff method to set a criterion-referenced cut score, and results are reported as pass/fail rather than a numeric score. The exact cut score isn't published because it's adjusted across exam forms to maintain consistent difficulty. Your score report will show your performance by content area so you know where you stood if you need to retake.

What are the BCBA recertification requirements?

BCBAs must recertify every 2 years by completing 32 continuing education units (CEUs), including 4 in ethics and 3 in supervision (if you supervise others). You also need to attest to ongoing compliance with the BACB Ethics Code and pay the recertification fee. Keeping a running log of CEUs as you earn them makes the renewal process much smoother.

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