CICS Online Quiz

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Q 1 - In which system user interaction is not possible?

Answer : B

Explanation

In batch system, user interaction is not possible. All the inputs are given before starting the batch execution.

Q 2 - How many characters can be displayed on a CICS CRT monitor?

Answer : C

Explanation

A CRT monitor is capable of displaying 1920 characters (24 Rows and 80 Columns).

Q 3 - Which table contains Program name or Mapset name, Task Use Counter, Language, Size, Main storage address, Load library address?

A - Terminal Control Table

B - Program Control Table

C - Processing Program Table

D - File Control Table

Answer : C

Explanation

PPT is known as Processing Program Table. PPT contains Program name or Mapset name, Task Use Counter, Language, Size, Main storage address, Load library address, etc. Program or Mapset name is unique in PPT table.

Q 4 - Which command is used to find the explanation and reasons for CICS Abend Codes?

Answer : B

Explanation

CMAC is known as CICS Messages for Abend Codes.

Q 5 - What type of program system sends a message to the screen and waits for the user's response?

A - Non Conversion Programs

B - Conversion Programs

C - Pseudo-conversion Programs

D - None of these

Answer : B

Explanation

In Conversion Programs, the system sends a message to the screen and waits for the user's response. The time taken by user to respond is known as Think Time. This time is considerably high, so this is a major drawback of conversion programs. The user provides the necessary input and presses a AID key

Q 6 - How to handle a abend in CICS without terminating the program?

Answer : B

Explanation

If a program abends due to some reasons like input-output error, etc, then it can be handled using Handle Abend CICS command.

Q 7 - Which CICS service transaction is used to gain accessibility to CICS control tables?

Answer : B

Explanation

CEDA transaction is used to gain accessibility to control tables.

Q 8 - Symbolic Map is a load module in the load library which contains information about how the map should be displayed. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True