IMS DB Online Quiz

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Q 1 - How can we access the data in IMS DB?

A - Sequential Processing

B - Random Processing

C - Both A & B

D - None of these

Answer : C

Explanation

Data can be processed in both the ways: Sequential & Random.

Q 2 - For FIELD macro statement in DBDGEN, what does TYPE=X parameter specifies?

A - Packed decimal data type

B - Hexadecimal data type

C - Character data type

D - Half word binary data type

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 - In PCB which field tells what kind of processing the program is authorized to do on the database?

Answer : C

Explanation

Proc options are known as processing options which contain four-character data fields. A Processing Option field indicates what kind of processing the program is authorized to do on the database.

Q 5 - What is the length of an unqualified SSA?

Answer : C

Explanation

A basic unqualified SSA is 9 bytes long. The first 8 bytes hold the segment name which is being used for processing. The last byte always contains space.

Q 6 - What command code we used to code for Path Call Ignore?

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 command code we used to code for Set Parentage?

Answer : B

Explanation

To use command codes, specify an asterisk in the 9th position of the SSA and for Set Parentage we code P at 10th position.

Q 8 - Command codes are used to enhance the functionality of DL/I calls. Command codes reduce the number of DL/I calls, making the programs simple. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : B

Explanation

This statement is correct.

Q 9 - Logical twins are the occurrences of a logical child segment type that are all subordinate to a single occurrence of the logical parent segment type. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True