JCL Online Quiz

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Q 1 - On how many byte records JCL statements are coded?

Answer : C

Explanation

JCL statements are coded on 80 bytes records.

Q 2 - What does JES stands for?

A - Job Entry Schedule

B - Job Entry Sub-system

C - Job Entry System

D - None of these

Answer : C

Explanation

The Operating System uses Job Entry System (JES) to receive jobs into the Operating System, to schedule them for processing and to control the output.

Q 3 - What is the purpose of coding RESTART parameter in job statement?

A - Assign a job-class to a Job which decides the nature of job

B - To specify the output destination for the system and Job messages when the job is complete

C - To restart a job from a particular step

D - To notify a user

Answer : C

Explanation

RESTART is used to restart a job from a particular step. Syntax : RESTART=* | STEPNAME

Q 4 - What will happen to Step2 if Step1 abend with some error?

//TXXXXXX JOB (XXXXX), ’XXXX’
//STEP1 EXEC PGM = PR1
//STEP2 EXEC PGM = PR2, COND = EVEN

A - Step2 will be bypassed

B - Step2 will be executed

C - None of these

Answer : B

Explanation

Step2 will be executed as we have coded EVEN which means this step will be executed even if all other steps abends or not. If you will code EVEN then step will be executed irrespective of results from other steps.

Q 5 - What is use of DISP parameter in DD statement?

A - Space required for the dataset

B - Physical characteristics of a dataset

C - Disposition of dataset

D - Physical Dataset Name

Answer : C

Explanation

The DISP parameter is used to describe the status of the dataset, disposition at the end of the job step on normal and abnormal completion. DISP is not required in a DD statement only when the dataset gets created and deleted in the same job step (like the temporary datasets). Syntax : DISP=(status, normal-disposition, abnormal-disposition)

Q 6 - Which utility is used a dummy utility?

Answer : D

Explanation

IEFBR14 is no operation utility. Used to return control to user and terminate. It is usually used to create empty dataset or delete an existing dataset.

Q 7 - LIMIT option in GDG's specifies the maximum number of versions that the GDG base can hold. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True