Free Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst Post-Workshop Written Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Under Ohio law, who is a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst?

   1. A. A person holding a current, valid Ohio behavior-analyst certificate
   2. B. A person holding only an assistant-level national behavior-analysis credential
   3. C. An employee implementing services for an Ohio behavioral-services provider
   4. D. A graduate who completed an Ohio behavior-analysis academic program

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, “(A) "Certified Ohio behavior analyst" means an individual holding a current, valid certificate issued under section 4783.04 of the Revised Code.” ORC 4783.01(A) defines the title as an individual holding a current, valid certificate issued under section 4783.04. Only A meets that definition.

   Reference: Section 4783.01 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — ORC 4783.01(A)

2. 2How early must the Board email renewal notice before certificate expiration?

   1. A. No later than thirty days
   2. B. No later than forty-five days
   3. C. No later than ninety days
   4. D. No later than sixty days

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The controlling text states, “(A) Each certified Ohio behavior analyst shall register on a biennial basis pursuant to division (A) of section 4783.05 of the Revised Code, including the continuing education (CE) information required by division (B) of section 4783.05 of the Revised Code and rule 4732-2-01 of the Administrative Code (CE requirements). Registration shall be in a format prescribed by the board and shall include information deemed necessary by the board. Notification of renewal requirements will emailed to the last known email address of each certificate holder no later than sixty days prior to certificate expiration. Failure to register and pay the biennial registration fee by the thirty-first day of August of each even-numbered year after the year of certification will result in automatic expiration of the certification unless the board has excused, in writing, a certificate holder from all or any part of the CE requirements pursuant to paragraph (C)(9) of rule 4783-2-01 of the Administrative Code.” OAC 4783-1-03(A) requires email notice to the last known address no later than sixty days before expiration.

   Reference: Rule 4783-1-03 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 4783-1-03(A)

3. 3What ordinary CE combination does OAC 4783-2-01 require?

   1. A. 10 total, including 2 ethics
   2. B. 15 total, including 3 ethics
   3. C. 20 total, including 5 ethics
   4. D. 23 total, including 4 in ethics, conduct, or culture

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The controlling text states, “(1) In accordance with the requirements of sections 4783.05 of the Revised Code, it shall be the responsibility of each certified Ohio behavior analyst submitting a biennial registration of a certificate to certify to the board that the CE experience required for certificate renewal has been completed. Other than as provided for in paragraph (C)(8) of rule 4783-2-01 of the Administrative Code, each certificate holder shall complete biennially no fewer than twenty three hours of approved CE substantially relevant to the practice of applied behavior analysis, including no fewer than four hours in ethics and professional conduct and/or the role of culture and/or ethnic identity in the provision of applied behavior analysis services.” OAC 4783-2-01(B)(1) requires at least twenty-three hours, including at least four in the listed ethics, conduct, or culture subjects.

   Reference: Rule 4783-2-01 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 4783-2-01(B)(1)

4. 4An Ohio applicant seeks the equivalent-qualification route instead of relying on current BCBA certification. What minimum relevant supervised ABA experience does the rule require?

   1. A. 1,000 hours
   2. B. 1,500 hours
   3. C. 1,300 hours
   4. D. 2,000 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: OAC 4783-4-01(A)(1)(a)(iii) specifies a "minimum of fifteen hundred hours of relevant supervised experience" satisfactory to the Board for this Ohio equivalency route. Other fieldwork hour totals used in behavior-analysis credentialing are not the minimum named in this Ohio provision.

   Reference: Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4783-4-01 — OAC 4783-4-01(A)(1)(a)(iii), p. 3

5. 5A technician practices ABA under the authority and direction of an Ohio-licensed professional clinical counselor who is qualified to provide those services. Whose signed care-responsibility attestation is needed for the technician's Chapter 4783 exception?

   1. A. The licensed counselor who directs the technician's ABA work
   2. B. A psychologist who reviews the technician's treatment notes
   3. C. A behavior analyst who consults on the technician's plan
   4. D. A school administrator who approves the technician's schedule

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAC 4783-5-01(B)(2)-(3) includes a person acting under the authority and direction of a qualifying Chapter 4757 counselor. ORC 4783.02(C) requires that "the licensed professional clinical counselor" under whose authority the person acts "signs an attestation" accepting responsibility for care. A reviewer, consultant, or administrator who is not that directing professional cannot substitute.

   Reference: Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4783-5 — OAC 4783-5-01(B)(2)-(3)

6. 6What client-focused purpose does Ohio assign to supervision?

   1. A. Protect client welfare
   2. B. Set insurer rates
   3. C. Expand diagnosis authority
   4. D. Replace informed consent

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, “(A) To protect the welfare of clients receiving applied behavior analysis services under the direction of a certified Ohio behavior analyst.” OAC 4783-6-01(A) identifies protecting the welfare of clients receiving supervised ABA services.

   Reference: Rule 4783-6-01 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 4783-6-01(A)

7. 7What is the maximum reasonable response period for a Board written compliance inquiry?

   1. A. 30 days
   2. B. 45 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The controlling text states, “(5) A certified Ohio behavior analyst, or an applicant for certification, shall provide a written response within a reasonable period of time not to exceed sixty days to any written inquiry, regarding compliance with law or rule, received from the board.” OAC 4783-7-01(A)(5) requires a written response within a reasonable time not exceeding sixty days.

   Reference: Rule 4783-7-01 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — OAC 4783-7-01(A)(5)

8. 8An otherwise complete COBA applicant qualifies for military-family priority and verifies upcoming active-duty deployment. What is the longest advance period specified for expedited application review and exam admission?

   1. A. Deployment scheduled within 30 days
   2. B. Deployment scheduled within 60 days
   3. C. Deployment scheduled within 90 days
   4. D. Deployment scheduled within 120 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: OAC 4783-11-01.1(C)(4) grants priority when deployment is "scheduled within sixty days" and the application otherwise meets completion requirements. The question asks for the longest specified advance window; 30 days falls inside that window but is not its stated boundary.

   Reference: Ohio Administrative Code Rule 11-01.1 — OAC 4783-11-01.1(C)(4), p. 2

9. 9A COBA is also an Ohio-licensed psychologist acting professionally and reasonably suspects child abuse. What must the psychologist do?

   1. A. Wait for proof beyond a reasonable doubt
   2. B. Report only at the next appointment
   3. C. Ask the employer to decide
   4. D. Immediately make the required report

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The reporting provision states, “(A)(1)(a) No person described in division (A)(1)(b) of this section who is acting in an official or professional capacity and knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect based on facts that would cause a reasonable person in a similar position to suspect, that a child under eighteen years of age, or a person under twenty-one years of age with a developmental disability or physical impairment, has suffered or faces a threat of suffering any physical or mental wound, injury, disability, or condition of a nature that reasonably indicates abuse or neglect of the child shall fail to immediately report that knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect to the entity or persons specified in this division. Except as otherwise provided in this division or section 5120.173 of the Revised Code, the person making the report shall make it to the public children services agency or a peace officer in the county in which the child resides or in which the abuse or neglect is occurring or has occurred. If the person making the report is a peace officer, the officer shall make it to the public children services agency in the county in which the child resides or in which the abuse or neglect is occurring or has occurred. In the circumstances described in section 5120.173 of the Revised Code, the person making the report shall make it to the entity specified in that section.” The definition provision states, “(2) \"Health care professional\" means an individual who provides health-related services. "Health care professional" includes all of the following: a physician, including a hospital intern or resident; a dentist; a podiatrist; a registered nurse, including such a nurse who is an advanced practice registered nurse; a licensed practical nurse; a home care nurse; a licensed psychologist; a speech-language pathologist; an audiologist; a person engaged in social work or the practice of professional counseling; and an employee of a home health agency. "Health care professional" does not include a practitioner of a limited branch of medicine as specified in section 4731.15 of the Revised Code, licensed school psychologist, independent marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist, or coroner.” ORC 2151.421(A)(1) requires a listed professional with reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect to report immediately; licensed psychologists are included health-care professionals.

   Reference: Section 2151.421 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — ORC 2151.421(A)(1)(a)-(b), (O)(2)

10. 10While practicing as an Ohio-licensed psychologist, a COBA reasonably believes an adult is exploited. What is required?

    1. A. Report only after a court finding
    2. B. Wait for the adult's written request
    3. C. Notify only the employer
    4. D. Immediately report to the county department of job and family services

    Answer: D

    Explanation: The controlling text states, “(A)(1) No person listed in division (A)(2) of this section having reasonable cause to believe that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, or is in a condition which is the result of abuse, neglect, or exploitation shall knowingly fail to immediately report such belief to the county department of job and family services.” ORC 5101.63(A)(1)-(2) lists licensed psychologists and requires immediate reporting to the county department when reasonable cause exists.

    Reference: Section 5101.63 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — ORC 5101.63(A)(1), (A)(2)(f)