JCL Interview Questions, Answers for Freshers and Experienced asked in various Company Job Interviews

JCL Interview Questions

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Ques: How can we code COND parameter in a JCL so that only even steps (or only odd steps) get execute??

HSBC,

3 18567

Can we use two or more SYSPUNCH DD statements in a JCL for multiple unload (SYSREC00 & SYSREC01)..?

1 8695

how many types of sorts are there in jcl?

IBM,

2 6759

the command to open a dataset directly from the JCL instead of opening it separately using 3.4 option.

IBM,

7 25757

i have 10,000 records in one input file.i want to sort 1 to 5000 records in one outputfile and remaining records sort in another output file write the syntax for this?

DELL,

4 20895

Matching Logic in Jcl not in cobol.Could any one please answer this question

4117

how can we merge two input files from two different jobs into one output file ? Please ans any one ASAP?

1 4620

how to put a dependency on job in jcl using opc scheduler?

CTC,

1 20942

i have 10 steps in my jcl. -->if i want to execute my program from 5th step what i have to do? don't give //* in ur previous steps --> if i want to execute my program from 1to 5 steps only what i have to do?

2 6585

what type of version is we r using now real time in all modules(cobol, jcl, cics, db2, vsam)?

Accenture,

1 3736

What type of versions we r using in mainframe (jcl, cobol, db2, vsam, cics)?

Accenture,

1 7055

what's the significance of freespace(0 0) and freespace(100 100)

3 12515

What is timing concept in mainframe?

2154

In JCL I have 5 steps,I need to execute 1st,2nd and 5th steps only,can any one answer me please?

TCS,

2 20311

i have 6 steps in my jcl program after going to 5th step i want to execute 3rd step.....how can i do it....by using(RESTART) can i do it or not?

Wipro,

2 7244

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Un-Answered Questions { JCL }

If a (+1) generation dataset is created in the first step of a job, how can it be referenced in later steps of the same job for input?

1258

in order to execute step2 a job after a return code of 8 in step1, what condition you will code in step2?

2648

how to run batch program without jcl?

11345

What are some jcl statements that are not allowed in procedures?

1180

what is SOC4 error?

1164

How can a fb file convert to vb file using sort program?

1295

Does jcl support automatic restart?

1190

Is it possible to left uncode disp?

1153

Explain the function of //cntl statement?

1110

What is the function of job statement in jcl?

1044

what is the use of JCL?

1114

how to do automated restart when a job abends?

1342

What are the 4 fields in dd statement?

1195

Differentiate between addressing mode and run mode.

1002

What do you understand by the term job time – out and how can you overcome that?

976

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