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MainFrame Interview Questions

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Explain the function of the dd dcb keyword?

1214

Explain the purpose of dd dummy statement?

1183

What is the function of the dd avgrec keyword in sms datasets?

1309

Explain the function of dd name parameter with a 2 part structure; audit.report?

1418

Explain how can the submitting users racf authority be overridden in a job stream?

1100

Name what parameter directs the output of the job log dataset?

1031

Explain how can a stopped job be started again?

1103

Explain how can the disposition of sysout datasets be set for an entire jobstream?

1058

Define concatenating?

1068

Explain the function of job statement in jcl?

1172

Explain the function of //jcllib statement?

1176

Explain the function of a dd statement?

1161

Explain the function of dd disp parameter?

1074

Explain the purpose of dd * statement in jcl?

1030

What are the 2 types of parameters in dd statement?

1123

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

What is cursor stability in db2?

1311

Receive consists of buffer option in it. What is the significance of this option?

1008

what are the types of abends that occur on job failure? And explain the possible causes of these

1581

What is plan in cobol db2?

1097

What do you know about jcl?

1109

what are the reserved words for cics?

1055

What is a plan and package in db2?

1070

What is the binary search?

911

Tell me what type of files we can process thru file-aid?

902

which are control break logic indicators?

1061

How do I delete a table in db2?

1035

What is Comp-2?

1088

what is the maximum number of record formats in dspf?

1648

What do you understand by the terms: joblib and steplib?

1133

How does coalesce work?

983

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