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Key Facts: RBT Exam
85
Total Questions
BACB RBT Handbook (01/2026)
75+10
Scored + Pilot
BACB RBT Handbook
90 min
Exam Time
BACB RBT Handbook
200/300
Passing Score
BACB scaled scoring
$95
Total Exam Fee
BACB + Pearson VUE
2026
TCO 3rd Edition
BACB RBT Test Content Outline
The RBT examination includes 75 scored questions and 10 unscored pilot questions, for 85 total items in a 90-minute window delivered through Pearson VUE. The RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.) organizes the exam into 6 content areas: Data Collection and Graphing (17%), Behavior Assessment (11%), Behavior Acquisition (25%), Behavior Reduction (19%), Documentation and Reporting (13%), and Ethics (15%). Passing requires a scaled score of 200 out of 300.
About the RBT Exam
The RBT exam assesses whether candidates have the knowledge and skills to implement ABA-based services under BCBA supervision. Based on the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed., effective 2026), it covers data collection, preference and functional assessments, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, documentation, and professional ethics.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
200/300 (scaled score)
Exam Fee
$95 ($50 application + $45 exam appointment) (BACB / Pearson VUE)
RBT Exam Content Outline
Behavior Acquisition
DTT, naturalistic teaching, prompting strategies, chaining, reinforcement schedules, token economies, and generalization
Behavior Reduction
Antecedent interventions, differential reinforcement, extinction, punishment procedures, and crisis prevention
Data Collection and Graphing
Continuous and discontinuous measurement, permanent product recording, data entry, graphs, and trend analysis
Ethics
Scope of practice, confidentiality, supervisory relationships, dual relationships, and professional conduct
Documentation and Reporting
Session notes, reporting changes, incident documentation, and communication with supervisors
Behavior Assessment
Preference assessments (MSWO, paired stimulus, free operant), skill assessments, and FBA support
How to Pass the RBT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 200/300 (scaled score)
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam fee: $95 ($50 application + $45 exam appointment)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the RBT exam?
The RBT exam has 85 total questions: 75 scored questions and 10 unscored pilot questions. You cannot tell which questions are unscored, so treat every question as if it counts.
How long is the RBT exam?
Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam. This includes the time for reviewing Terms and Conditions, the navigation tutorial, and the exam itself. Average pace is about 1 minute per question.
What score do I need to pass the RBT exam?
The BACB uses a scaled scoring system (100-300). The passing score is 200. BACB does not publish the exact number of raw questions needed to pass, as it varies slightly by exam form. Aim for at least 80% correct on practice exams.
What changed with the 2026 RBT exam?
The RBT exam is now based on the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.), which took effect in 2026. The 3rd edition updated content area weights and tasks based on a 2023 job task analysis. It also introduced the 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements, and RBT recertification cycles changed from 1 to 2 years.
What is the RBT exam fee?
The total cost is approximately $95: a $50 BACB application processing fee plus a $45 Pearson VUE exam appointment fee. Fees are subject to change; always verify on the BACB website.
What are the requirements to take the RBT exam?
You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete the BACB-approved 40-hour training, pass the Initial Competency Assessment conducted by a BCBA or BCaBA, and submit a certification application with a clean background check.