Discuss HRCI PHR Exam Topic 4 Question 70

Diane is the HR Professional for her organization and she's examining the ranges for the compensation levels of her company. Which one of the following statements best describes what a range for compensation is?

AA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for which positions with each grade are federally mandated that employees be paid.

BA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for which positions with each grade are generally paid.

CA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for the worth of responsibilities.

DA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum value for which employees
are generally paid through incentives.

Suggested Answer: B

A range is the space between the minimum and maximum pay for the type of work or role an employee satisfies in an organization.

Answer option D is incorrect. A range is not assigned to employees worth based on incentives.

Answer option A is incorrect. Ranges are not federally mandated so this choice is not valid.

Answer option C is incorrect. The choice isn't valid because it's not the worth of the responsibilities, but the range of pay from minimum to maximum for employees.

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12 comments · newest first

Son 11 months ago

Totally agree with B, that’s how it works in most companies!

Elfrieda 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure about the incentives part in D? Seems off.

Noe 12 months ago

C makes sense too, focusing on responsibilities.

Mabelle 12 months ago

Definitely B! It's the general pay range, not federally mandated.

Fernanda 12 months ago

A range is about the min and max pay for each job grade.

Johnson 1 year ago

I don't recall much about incentives being part of the compensation range, so I think option D is probably not the best answer.

Marica 1 year ago

I feel like the range has to do with the responsibilities of the job, so maybe option C is the right choice?

Lindsey 1 year ago

I remember studying that ranges are typically based on what positions are generally paid, so I think option B might be correct.

Launa 1 year ago

I think a compensation range is about the minimum and maximum pay for positions, but I'm not sure if it's federally mandated or just generally accepted.

Pearlene 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The question is asking about the trigger authentication method for firewall access, so I need to focus on that and eliminate the VPN options that don't apply.

Tamekia 1 year ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review my notes on VIOM to see if I can recall where this information is typically stored.

Lauran 1 year ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question about business intelligence projects. I'd focus on the key factors that are important for successful implementation, like data quality, reporting capabilities, and standardized taxonomies.

HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 4 Question 70 Discussion