VSAM Interview Questions
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On which dataset you can have alt index?

606

What is the device independent method to indicate where a record is stored?

718

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

639

What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

756

Using alternate indexes in cics program?

696

What are the distinctive features of a ksda, key sequenced dataset?

650

What does the keyranges parameter in define cluster commends do?

624

If fspc(100 100) is specified does it mean that both the control interval and control area will be left empty because 100 % of both ci and ca are specified to be empty?

777

Is it slower if you access a record through alt index as compared to primary index?

713

What is a base cluste?

716

Would you specify freespace ce for an esds?

714

What is a lds (linear data set)?

691

What is speed parameters in define cluster command?

613

What is the use of lds (linear data set)?

685

Explain the catalog?

679


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In a KSDS file, key is missing for one record. How to insert the key for that particular record from back up file. Is there any sorting needed for the back up file before the key insertion?

1120


What is the main function of key sequenced data set in vsam?

647


What is a vsam dataset?

725


Is it slower if you access a record through alt index as compared to primary index?

713


explain how can you initialize a vsam file before any operation?

769






What are the different versions of gdg named?

674


Explain the significance of the shareoptions parameter?

654


is it necessary that all versions of the gdg have to be of the same record length?

812


What is a lds (linear data set)?

691


What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

756


Would you specify freespace ce for an esds?

714


What is speed parameters in define cluster command?

613


what is meant by s0c-07 system abend codes?

675


Tell me how many alternate indexes you can have on a dataset?

756


Explain what are the optional parameters to the input dataset while loading the empty cluster with the data records?

737