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MainFrame Interview Questions

Questions Answers Views Company eMail

How can you split a table in to exactly half?

HSBC,

7 16403

1.Can we define condition-name conditions in FD entry.

11 16082

how to create a member or sequential dataset through tso command??

4 17726

If a field is declared as a comp-3 field and if we want to sort a dataset based on this field, then how will the sort card be??? e.g- if we want to sort by a field which is defined as a PIC X(5) then we will mention - sort fields=(1,5,ch,a). Likewise if a field is defined as PIC S9(10)COMP-3 then in this case how will the sort field be defined (because in this case a sign is also involved)???

8 42040

In a single table,How to retrieve a employee-id of an employee who works in more than one department?

Cap Gemini,

15 24599

1.What is the limit of linkage section?

4 21768

what is clile code get last digit in numarice value

CFC,

2 8265

how to get no of records in file in rpg with out cl cmd

iGate,

2 13161

can we use the two 01 level in file discription ?

6 10400

1.How to check for the errors using TYPRUN=SCAN?What will be the output if we give TYPRUN=SCAN?

11 49274

How I can reread the physical file in CL program once the end of file reached in same CL program.

IBM,

20 66145

What is the purpose of USROPN keyword?

CTS,

1 19468

What is LEVEL CHECK?

HCL, TCS,

7 55346

how many partitions are possible in partitioned tablespace? dont say 1-64. a)240 b)256 c)512 d)none

Amdocs, HeadStrong,

8 16478

Given the following code, what is the value of RESULT? DName+++++++++++ETDsFrom+++To/L+++IDc.Keywords+++++++++++++ D RESULT S 5 0 C EVAL RESULT = (2 + 3 * 2) ** 2 / 2

2 6520

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

What is db2 bind process?

1292

what is eib, how is can be used?

1146

What is maximum displacement and how to cross this limit?

1233

how can you detect and handle a record lock situation?

2069

Can you explain common systems area?

1160

which of the following operations does not zero the field flda defined as 4,0?

1244

How to declare host variables?

1059

What are the different types of model available in coolplex

1472

Name the sections present in data division.

1323

Name and explain the type of locks?

1022

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF "CLAIM PROCESSING SYSTEM"

2443

Step 1 RC 4 Step 2 Step 3 I want to know the COND parameter which can be coded in step 2 or 3. Step 2 should be executed based on Step 1 RC and Step 3 should not be executed based on step 1's RC

4977

which are control break logic indicators?

1168

What is redefine?

1342

Explain the purpose of the program list table?

1053

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