Recently Updated Cobol And DB2 Interview Questions Part – 7
Explain What Is “cond= Even” And “cond=only”?
Cond=
even indicates to execute this step EVEN if any previous step is terminated abnormally.
Cond=
only indicates to execute this ONLY if any previous step is terminated abnormally
Explain What Is The Use Of Iebgener Utility?
The use of IEBGENER utility is used for copying the data from
one PS to another PS
OR Member of a PDS to another PS
OR PS to member of PDS.
Is It Possible To Code Instream Data In A Proc?
No, it is not possible to code instream data in a PROC.
Explain In Dd Statement What Is The Use Of Dcb Parameter?
In DD statement the use of DCB parameter is to give the detail information of the physical characteristics of a dataset.
Explain How Can You Direct The Data To Spool Using Sysout Option?
You can direct the data to spool using SYSOUT option “SYSOUT=*”
Explain What Is The Difference Between Jes3 And Jes2?
The difference between JES3 and JES2 is that,
JES3 assigns datasets for all the steps before the job is scheduled.
JES2 assigns datasets required by a step just before the step executes.
Mention What Is The Difference Between Specifying Disp=old And Disp=shr For A Dataset?
The difference between specifying DISP=OLD and DISP=SHR for a dataset is that,
DISP=OLD:
It reads data from beginning of dataset. But incase if you try to modify or write, then it will overwrite on existing data. i.e old data is lost
DISP=SHR:
Its read-only file. In this, multiple user can share the data
What’s The Cics Command Used To Access The Current Date And Time?
ASKTIME command is used to access current date and time.
How Do You Dynamically Set The Cursor Position To A Specific Field?
MOVE -1 to FIELD + L field. Mention CURSOR option in the SEND command.
Which Command Is Used To Release A Record On Which Exclusive Control Is Gained?
EXEC CICS UNLOCK END-EXEC.
What Are The Attribute Values Of Skipper And Stopper Fields?
For Skipper field, use ASKIP and for stopper field use PROT.
How Do You Set The Mdt Option To ‘on’ Status, Even If Data Is Not Entered?
Mention FSET option in DFHMDF or set it dynamically in the program using FIELD+A attribute field.
Which Cics Service Transaction Is Used To Gain Accessibility To Cics Control Tables?
CEDA transaction is used to gain accessibility to control tables.
Into Which Table Is The Terminal Id Registered?
Terminal Control Table.
What Is A Mapset?
Mapset is a collection of maps which are linked edited together to form a load module. It should have a PPT entry. It can have names from 1 to 7 chars.