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- IMS DB - DL/I Functions
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- IMS DB - Secondary Indexing
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IMS DB Online Quiz
Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to IMS DB Framework. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.
Answer : D
Explanation
A DL/I database can have 255 different segment types and 15 levels of hierarchy.
Q 2 - For FIELD macro statement in DBDGEN, what does TYPE=X parameter specifies?
Answer : B
Explanation
TYPE=X specifies Hexadecimal data type for the field which we have declared.
Q 3 - Which is used to pass the control back to the IMS control program?
Answer : B
Explanation
GOBACK is used to pass the control back to the IMS control program.
Q 4 - Which function is used is used to replace a segment in the IMS DL/I database?
Answer : D
Explanation
'REPL' code is used for Get Hold Next within Parent. The Replace function is used to replace a segment in the IMS DL/I database.
Q 5 - In PCB which field stores the area for its own internal linkage related to an application program?
Answer : D
Explanation
Reserved DL/I is known as the reserved area of the IMS. It stores four bytes binary data. IMS uses this area for its own internal linkage related to an application program.
Answer : A
Explanation
To use command codes, specify an asterisk in the 9th position of the SSA and for Path Call Ignore we code N at 10th position.
Q 7 - What are the parameters that are used in CBLTDLI call?
Answer : D
Explanation
Function code, PCB mask, Segment I/O Area & SSAs are the parameters used in a CBLTDLI call.
Q 8 - It is not possible for a program to maintain multiple positions in a database using a single PCB. State whether true or false?
Answer : A
Explanation
This statement is incorrect as a program can maintain multiple positions in a database using a single PCB.
Q 9 - When an AND (* or &) operator is used with secondary indexes, it is known as a dependent AND operator. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
Q 10 - What error code you will get when you try to add a segment occurrence that is already present in the database?
Answer : A
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
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