Frequently Asked Questions

The RBT examination is available at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. You can also take the exam online through OnVUE, Pearson's online proctoring service, which allows you to test from home or another private location.

The RBT exam consists of 85 multiple-choice questions. Of these, 75 questions are scored, and 10 are unscored pilot questions that are being evaluated for inclusion in future exams. You will not know which questions are scored and which are pilot questions.

The passing score for the RBT exam is 35 out of 50 questions, which is 70%. This means you need to answer at least 53 of the 75 scored questions correctly to pass.

You have 90 minutes to complete the RBT exam. This gives you just over 1 minute per question.

Yes, the BACB allows at-home testing through Pearson VUE's OnVUE system. However, you must meet certain technical and environmental requirements:

• A quiet, private room
• A reliable internet connection
• A computer with webcam and microphone
• The ability to install the OnVUE software

You will be monitored by a proctor throughout the exam, and your testing environment will be checked before you begin.

The RBT exam is based on the RBT Task List (2nd ed.) and covers six content areas:

• Measurement (12%)
• Assessment (12%)
• Skill Acquisition (24%)
• Behavior Reduction (24%)
• Documentation and Reporting (14%)
• Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice (14%)