HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 8 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 65
Topic #: 8

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Amy is a sales person for your company and she earns her pay based on commission. Amy's pay is known as variable pay or what other term?

AFixed pay

BCommission only

CBase pay

DAt risk pay

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Suggested Answer: B

There are four types of validity that HR Professional should be familiar with: content validity, criterion-related validity, construct validity, and predictive validity. There is no such category as professional validity.

Answer options D, A, and C are incorrect. Predictive validity, content validity, and construct validity are the categories of validity, as part of abiding by the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

by Danica at Feb 05, 2023, 04:31 AM

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Lavonda

4 months ago

Totally agree, at risk pay fits perfectly!

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Lisandra

4 months ago

Wait, is it really called at risk pay? Sounds odd.

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Vesta

4 months ago

Definitely variable pay, but I lean towards option D.

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Dion

4 months ago

I thought it was just commission only.

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Arthur

4 months ago

It's called at risk pay!

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Ernest

5 months ago

I have a vague memory of "at risk pay" being used in a different context, but it sounds like a good fit here.

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Sheridan

5 months ago

I feel like "base pay" is more about fixed salaries, so that doesn't seem right for Amy's situation.

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Juliana

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think "commission only" might be too specific.

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Miles

5 months ago

I think variable pay is often referred to as "at risk pay," but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only term used.

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Brunilda

5 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the relationship between ethics and profitability during a recession.

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Tesha

5 months ago

Ah, I remember this now. The NSX Manager has a dedicated web-based UI that we can use to access and manage it. I'm confident that option B is the correct answer here.

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Coral

5 months ago

I practiced similar questions, and they always emphasized the importance of certification. I think only Thomas would qualify for the network.

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Levi

10 months ago

I bet Amy's feeling like a Commission-aire right about now. Amirite, folks?

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Louvenia

8 months ago

C: I heard she doesn't have a fixed pay, it's all based on commission.

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Sarina

8 months ago

B: Yeah, she's probably feeling like a Commission-aire.

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Monroe

8 months ago

A: Amy must be making bank with that commission pay.

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Muriel

10 months ago

C) Base pay? What is this, the Dark Ages? Amy's gotta be on that B) Commission only train to make the big bucks!

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Beatriz

9 months ago

I agree, Amy's pay is definitely more exciting with commission only.

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Sharee

9 months ago

Yeah, she probably prefers the thrill of earning based on commission rather than a C) Base pay.

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Howard

10 months ago

I think Amy is on that B) Commission only train to make the big bucks!

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Vincenza

10 months ago

A) Fixed pay? Really? Amy, girl, you need to get out of that boring old 9-to-5 and start earning those sweet, sweet commissions!

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Marleen

10 months ago

Hmm, I'd say D) At risk pay. You know, because the more you sell, the more you earn. Gotta take those risks to reap the rewards!

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Elvera

11 months ago

I believe it's A) Fixed pay because her income varies based on sales performance.

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Lezlie

11 months ago

Definitely B) Commission only. That's how I roll as a sales rep - all about the commissions, baby!

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Christiane

9 months ago

I understand the appeal of B) Commission only, but I like having a mix of base pay and commission for stability.

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Lindy

9 months ago

I prefer D) At risk pay, it keeps me on my toes and pushes me to perform better.

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Shay

9 months ago

I think D) At risk pay is more exciting, it pushes me to work harder to earn more.

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Vinnie

9 months ago

I agree, B) Commission only is the way to go. It keeps me motivated to make those sales!

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Joanna

10 months ago

I prefer C) Base pay, I like having a steady income even if my sales are slow.

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Antonio

10 months ago

I agree, B) Commission only is the way to go. It keeps me motivated to make those sales!

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Precious

11 months ago

I think it's D) At risk pay because her income is not guaranteed.

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Charlene

11 months ago

Amy's pay is called commission only.

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