Practice question
Personnel Supervision and Management

Match supervision intensity to risk and staff competence.

Original BCBA scenario practice question with answer explanation and wrong-choice notes.

Question

Difficulty: medium. Skill: apply. Type: applied scenario.

A new staff member is assigned to implement a plan for interrupting peers that includes safety procedures. What is the best supervision approach? The team wants the next step to be defensible from the current data.

A
Allow independent implementation after one verbal explanation
B
Avoid observation so the staff member feels trusted
C
Verify competency with training, observation, and close performance monitoring

Correct answer

D
Let the staff member modify procedures during sessions

Explanation

Answer C

Supervision should ensure staff are competent and monitored, especially when procedures involve safety risk.

Why the other choices are weaker

A
Choice A

High-risk procedures require demonstrated competence, not just verbal instruction.

B
Choice B

Observation is needed to protect clients and support staff performance.

D
Choice D

Unapproved modifications can threaten safety and integrity.

Study tags

SupervisionCompetencyPerformance Feedback

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