Frequently Asked Questions

Tacti's mock exams mirror the real BCBA exam format: 175 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time limit. Questions are distributed across all 9 domains according to the BACB's 6th Edition Test Content Outline weightings. You can flag questions during the exam for review - just like the real test - and see detailed results broken down by domain when you finish.

A structured approach works best: start by studying individual domains to build foundational knowledge, then take quizzes to test your understanding of each area. Once you've covered all domains, shift to full-length mock exams to build endurance and practice time management. Throughout the process, use spaced repetition to review missed questions so they stick long-term. Tacti's recommended study path guides you through this exact sequence.

Spaced repetition is a scientifically-proven learning method where missed questions are re-presented at increasing intervals - 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days. Each correct review pushes the question further out; each incorrect answer resets it to day 1. This approach is far more effective than cramming because it targets the forgetting curve directly, moving knowledge from short-term to long-term memory. For a content-heavy exam like the BCBA, this makes a measurable difference.

Tacti calculates a personalized readiness score from 0 to 100 based on multiple factors: your accuracy across all 9 BCBA exam domains, how much of the content you've covered, your mock exam performance, and whether your scores are trending up or down. Each domain is weighted according to its representation on the actual exam. The score gives you a clear, data-driven answer to the question every candidate asks: am I ready?

Both serve different purposes and you need both. Practice questions are for learning - study by domain, read the explanations, and build understanding of individual concepts. Mock exams are for performance - they test endurance, time management, and your ability to apply knowledge under pressure. Start with practice questions when you're learning new material, then shift toward mock exams as your exam date approaches. A good benchmark: if you're consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams, you're in strong shape.

Tacti tracks your accuracy at the domain level across both practice questions and mock exams. Your dashboard highlights which of the 9 BCBA exam domains need the most attention. From there, you can study specific domains directly, retry missed questions filtered by domain, and use spaced repetition to reinforce the concepts you've struggled with. This targeted approach is much more efficient than reviewing everything equally.

Tacti combines features that most prep tools offer separately - or not at all. Spaced repetition automatically schedules missed questions for review at optimal intervals. The exam readiness score gives you a single, data-driven number that reflects your true preparedness. Your progress syncs seamlessly between web and iOS so you can study anywhere. And all content is aligned with the BACB's 6th Edition Test Content Outline, written and reviewed by certified BCBAs.