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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.
Q 1 - What does DLI stands for?
Answer : A
Explanation
DLI stands for Data Language Interface.
Q 2 - Which of the following describes the complete physical structure of the database?
Answer : A
Explanation
DBD describes the complete physical structure of the database once all the segments have been defined.
Q 3 - Which function is used to get the next record in sequential order?
Answer : C
Explanation
'GN' code is used for the Get Next function. It works similar to the read next statement in COBOL. It is used to fetch segment occurrences in a sequence.
Q 4 - Which function is used to add a new segment to the database?
Answer : B
Explanation
'ISRT' code is used for the Insert function. The ISRT function is used to add a new segment to the database. It is used to change an existing database or load a new database.
Q 5 - At what position we specify two-character relational operator code in a Qualified SSA?
Answer : B
Explanation
After the field name, in the 18th and 19th positions, we specify two-character relational operator code.
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 - The function of transaction manager is to provide a communication platform between the database and the application programs. IMS acts as a transaction manager. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
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 does BMP stands for?
Answer : A
Explanation
BMP stands for Batch Message Processing.