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A current guide to the BACB BCBA examination, including Pearson VUE in-person delivery, 4-hour timing, 185 multiple-choice questions, 175 scored items, 10 unscored pilot items, and the 6th edition BCBA Test Content Outline used beginning in 2025.
BCBA preparation should start with BACB eligibility and handbook rules, then map study time to the 6th edition outline across behaviorism, principles, measurement, design, ethics, assessment, intervention, and supervision domains.
Use these points before building a Board Certified Behavior Analyst study plan.
The BCBA credential is administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
BACB uses Pearson VUE in-person testing at authorized testing sites and eligible US military bases.
Current BACB examination information lists the BCBA exam length as 4 hours.
The BCBA exam has 185 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored questions and 10 unscored pilot questions.
The 6th edition BCBA Test Content Outline applies beginning in 2025.
The 6th edition outline includes 104 tasks across 9 domains.
Candidates must meet BACB eligibility requirements, submit a certification application, receive approval, and then schedule and pay for the examination through Pearson VUE.
The current BCBA exam is based on the 6th edition Test Content Outline beginning in 2025, with 175 scored questions across 9 domains and 10 additional unscored pilot questions.
The largest scored domains are Concepts and Principles and Behavior-Change Procedures at 14% each, followed by Ethical and Professional Issues and Behavior Assessment at 13% each.
BACB exams are administered in person through Pearson VUE. Candidates should review their ATT letter, identity requirements, appointment rules, exam navigation tutorial, and the 4-hour testing window before exam day.
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BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). BACB says candidates must meet applicable eligibility requirements, submit a certification application, receive approval, and then schedule and pay for the examination through Pearson VUE. The BCBA exam is delivered in person at authorized Pearson VUE testing sites and US military bases that meet BACB security requirements. Current BACB examination information lists the BCBA exam as 4 hours with 185 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options and one correct answer. The 6th edition BCBA Test Content Outline, used beginning in 2025, explains that the exam includes 175 scored questions and 10 unscored pilot questions across 104 tasks in 9 domains: Behaviorism and Philosophical Foundations 8 questions (5%), Concepts and Principles 24 (14%), Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation 21 (12%), Experimental Design 13 (7%), Ethical and Professional Issues 22 (13%), Behavior Assessment 23 (13%), Behavior-Change Procedures 25 (14%), Selecting and Implementing Interventions 20 (11%), and Personnel Supervision and Management 19 (11%). Preparation should combine eligibility review, BACB handbook policies, ethics code familiarity, applied behavior analysis concepts, measurement and graphing, single-case design, assessment, intervention selection, supervision, and full-length practice under the 4-hour Pearson VUE format.
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board administers the BCBA credential and uses Pearson VUE for in-person examination delivery.
Current BACB examination information lists the BCBA exam length as 4 hours.
The BCBA exam has 185 multiple-choice questions, including 175 scored questions and 10 unscored pilot questions.
The 6th edition BCBA Test Content Outline is used beginning in 2025.
Concepts and Principles and Behavior-Change Procedures are each 14% of the scored exam, followed by Ethical and Professional Issues and Behavior Assessment at 13% each.
Review BACB requirements, application status, documentation, accommodations, and Authorization to Test details before scheduling.
Build a checklist for behaviorism, concepts, measurement, experimental design, ethics, assessment, behavior-change procedures, interventions, and supervision.
Use timed practice that reflects 185 multiple-choice questions and a 4-hour Pearson VUE testing window.
Confirm Pearson VUE appointment, acceptable government-issued ID, testing-center rules, navigation tutorial time, and BACB handbook policies.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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