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MainFrame Interview Questions

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Explain package in db2 and its advantages?

1218

What is the main function of linear dataset?

1088

Explain about the file objects in vsam?

1040

Explain the process in which flat files are converted into vsam files?

1007

Explain the function of the relative record data set?

930

What are the different commands used in idcams for vsam?

1062

Explain the function of entry-sequenced data set?

1032

State the differences between vsam and non-vsam files?

1055

What is the main function of key-sequenced data set?

1023

Differentiate between control interval (ci) and control area (ca)?

1005

Differentiate between ci split and ca split?

1011

Describe the uses of ams?

1011

What are the information stored in ci?

1006

What is a vsam dataset?

1031

Tell about the ams used in vsam?

1176

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

What is a lds (linear data set) and what is it used for?

1009

What is meant by an attribute byte?

1048

what is the use of dspatr(mdt) keyword?

2251

how do you create a dataset in a jcl with the same file organisation as that of another existing dataset?

1402

Who uses db2?

1045

What do you mean by monitor block?

1856

) how do u code after getting data?

2152

Explain the difference between a return with transid and xctl? For example program. A is issuing return with transid to program b. Program a. Is isssuing xctl to program b?

1048

what is arrival sequence?

1882

What is mpp mode?

1134

What is the meaning of the eibaid field?

928

What are the various section in data division and briefly explain them.

1181

What is commarea (communications area)?

1009

What are the different types of model available in coolplex

1467

Which components manage deadlocks in db2?

1071

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