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MainFrame Interview Questions

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Explain package in db2 and its advantages?

1165

What is the main function of linear dataset?

1050

Explain about the file objects in vsam?

1007

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

978

Explain the function of the relative record data set?

906

What are the different commands used in idcams for vsam?

1023

Explain the function of entry-sequenced data set?

993

State the differences between vsam and non-vsam files?

1007

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

1002

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

964

Differentiate between ci split and ca split?

961

Describe the uses of ams?

977

What are the information stored in ci?

970

What is a vsam dataset?

991

Tell about the ams used in vsam?

1142

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

What is the full form of adabas?

904

List out the three types of page locks that can be held.

1115

Can I cleanly uninstall oorexx?

922

difference between view and index ?

1106

records can be read/update/deleted with which file?

1052

what do you mean by define model parameter?

1106

What are the steps involved in access method services?

923

What is dbkey?

838

What is the difference between general testing and mainframe testing?

1062

How many minimum number of line codes does PL/1 DB2 program requires?

2948

What does the 'cemt:cics' transactions do?

1160

DB2 can implement a join in three ways using a merge join, a nested join or a hybrid join. Explain the differences?

2808

Which are the db2 tools to protect integrity of the database?

1086

What Are Send Map Maponly & Send Map Dataonly ?

1166

How do I delete a table in db2?

1031

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