ABA Study Guide 2026
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📋 ABA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 ABA Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample ABA Questions & Answers
1. What is the importance of continuing education for ABA professionals in Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting?
Continuing education keeps professionals current with developments and best practices while meeting certification requirements.
2. The EPA Noise Control Act of 1972 granted EPA authority to regulate noise from all of the following EXCEPT:
The Noise Control Act covers transportation noise sources (aircraft, rail, motor carriers) but occupational noise exposure of individual workers is regulated by OSHA, not the EPA.
3. During acoustic reflex testing, contralateral reflexes are absent while ipsilateral reflexes are present bilaterally. This pattern is most consistent with a lesion in the:
Absent contralateral reflexes with present ipsilateral reflexes indicates disruption of the crossing brainstem pathway used in the contralateral reflex arc.
4. Which test battery is most appropriate for confirming hearing loss and estimating degree in a 2-month-old infant?
Frequency-specific ABR provides threshold estimation by frequency, OAEs assess outer hair cell function, and tympanometry evaluates middle ear status in infants.
5. Electrode impedance checks in CI programming primarily assess:
Impedance measurements evaluate the integrity of the electrode–tissue interface; abnormally high impedances may indicate an open circuit, and very low impedances can indicate a short circuit.
6. Why is confidentiality critical in audiologic practice?
Confidentiality is paramount in healthcare, ensuring that sensitive patient information is protected and not disclosed without permission. Maintaining confidentiality fosters a safe environment where patients feel comfortable sharing personal details, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. This practice upholds patient privacy rights and strengthens the therapeutic relationship.