ndividuals completing the PAQ use multiple choice alternatives to describe the job on each of the 195 items (see Exhibit 11). This information can then be further analyzed to classify the job into other job dimensions, and it allows for a comparison of jobs across occupational groups. Because the questionnaire is standardized and applies to so many different jobs, the information is useful in making salary comparisons-such as between occupations, between companies, and between males and females.Exhibit 11: One item From the PAQ (Position Analysis Questionnaire)