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BCBA exam prep
Walk into the BCBA exam ready.
Scenario-based questions on all 104 tasks of the BCBA Test Content Outline, eight full-length mock exams, and a daily plan that tells you what to study next.
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Mock 3Question 37 of 185Flagged2:41:08
In a functional analysis of a 3-year-old’s crying, the attention condition used brief reprimands, and crying stayed near zero. Caregivers report that they usually pick the child up and soothe.
What should the behavior analyst do next?
- AConclude that attention does not maintain the crying.
- BRepeat the attention condition using soothing and physical comfort.
- C
Add task demands to the attention condition. - DLengthen each attention session to 30 minutes.
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5,000+practice and exam questions
8full-length mock exams
185questions in 4 hours, like the exam
104outline tasks, every one covered
Every answer explained. Including the ones you didn’t choose.
Most questions put you in a case and ask what a behavior analyst should do, conclude, or measure. After you answer, you see why the key works and where each other choice falls short.
- Cases from clinics, schools, homes, and organizations
- Graphs, tables, and timelines to read and interpret
- Each question tied to its outline task
Practice · Tutor modeG.4 · Token economies and other conditioned reinforcement systems
An adult day program starts a token economy for group participation. A token is earned for staying in a group for a full 60-minute activity. After three weeks, most participants have never earned a token, and participation has not increased. Most leave a group after about 10 minutes.
Which change is BEST?
A clear routine from your first question to exam day.
Your dashboard counts down to your exam date and lays out each day’s work, so every session has a purpose.
- 1
Find your starting point.
Take the 60-question diagnostic, weighted like the exam and timed at its pace. It shows which content areas to work on first.
- 2
Practice a little every day.
Open today’s plan, or choose an area, a task, or the questions you missed. Questions you miss come back after 1, 3, and 7 days.
- 3
Take a full-length mock.
Sit a 185-question mock in Exam Mode with a 4-hour clock, then review it one question at a time.
- 4
Study what the report shows.
See your results by content area and task, in outline order, with your pace and the answers you changed.
Full-length mocks in Exam Mode.
Eight complete forms, each balanced across all nine content areas and all 104 tasks. Build the focus and pacing for four hours, then see exactly where your time went.
- A full-screen exam.
- No sidebar, no study aids, and a clock you can hide. Just the question in front of you.
- Flag, strike out, highlight.
- Flag a question for later, cross out a choice you’ve ruled out, and highlight the words that matter.
- A scratch pad for working.
- There’s no calculator on the exam. Work it out on the pad, the way you would on the testing center’s dry-erase board.
- A review screen before you submit.
- See every question at a glance: answered, flagged, or still open. Jump straight to any of them.
Review your answersMock 3 · 2:06:44 left
Example score report · Mock 2Results by content area
A. Behaviorism and Philosophical Foundations8 of 175 on the exam88%
B. Concepts and Principles24 of 175 on the exam79%
C. Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation21 of 175 on the exam67%
D. Experimental Design13 of 175 on the exam54%
E. Ethical and Professional Issues22 of 175 on the exam82%
Next: a 20-question set on Experimental Design, starting with D.4 and D.6.
Know what to study next.
Score reports follow the outline and weigh each area by its number of exam questions, so you can see what will move your score most. Drill into any task, review the questions you flagged, and start a focused set in one click.
Practice scores show what to work on. They don’t predict your exam result.
Built on the BCBA Test Content Outline.
Nine content areas and 104 tasks, from philosophical foundations to supervision. Practice and mocks are weighted the way the exam is.
BCBA requirements at the BACB- ABehaviorism and Philosophical Foundations5 tasks8 questions questions on the exam
- BConcepts and Principles24 tasks24 questions questions on the exam
- CMeasurement, Data Display, and Interpretation12 tasks21 questions questions on the exam
- DExperimental Design9 tasks13 questions questions on the exam
- EEthical and Professional Issues12 tasks22 questions questions on the exam
- FBehavior Assessment8 tasks23 questions questions on the exam
- GBehavior-Change Procedures19 tasks25 questions questions on the exam
- HSelecting and Implementing Interventions8 tasks20 questions questions on the exam
- IPersonnel Supervision and Management7 tasks19 questions questions on the exam
Scored questions per area, from the BACB BCBA Handbook, updated 10/2026. The exam adds 10 unscored questions.
Choose how long you’ll study.
Pick the plan length that fits your exam date. Every plan includes the full product.
3 months
Renews every 3 monthsFor a steady plan across a full study season.
6 months
Renews every 6 monthsFor studying alongside coursework and fieldwork.
- Practice questions across all nine content areas and 104 tasks
- Full-length mock exams in Exam Mode
- The 60-question diagnostic
- Score reports by content area and task
- A daily plan and spaced review of the questions you miss
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Join free, then choose a plan when you’re ready. Cancel any time from your account.
Before you begin.
Which exam does this prepare me for?
The BCBA exam as the BACB describes it: 185 multiple-choice questions (175 scored and 10 unscored) across the nine content areas of the BCBA Test Content Outline (6th ed.). Every Meridian question is written to one of the outline’s 104 tasks. See the BACB’s examination information for current details.
Where should I start?
With the diagnostic. It takes 60 questions and about 78 minutes, and your dashboard uses the results to build each day’s plan. You can skip it and go straight to practice if you prefer.
How are mock exams different from practice?
Practice explains each answer as you go. A mock exam is a 185-question, 4-hour run-through in Exam Mode with explanations held until you submit. Like the exam, 10 questions on each mock are unscored, and your score is based on the other 175.
Will a mock score tell me if I’ll pass?
Mock scores show where you’re strong and what to study next. They aren’t a prediction of your exam result.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Practice works on your phone and your computer, and your progress follows you. For mock exams, a computer gives you the closest feel to exam day.
How do plans work?
Join free first. When you’re ready, choose a monthly, 3-month, or 6-month plan. Each renews at the end of its term until you cancel, and you can cancel from your account at any time.
I trained with Meridian as an RBT. Can I use the same account?
Yes. Sign in and add BCBA exam prep. Your RBT course and certificate stay right where they are.
Your BCBA exam prep starts here.
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