CICS Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

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

A - Online System

B - Batch System

C - Both A & B

D - None of these

Answer : B

Explanation

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

Q 2 - What is the length of transaction identifier in CICS?

A - 1 to 4 characters

B - 1 to 8 characters

C - 1 to 6 characters

D - 1 to 10 characters

Answer : A

Explanation

Transaction identifier which is 1 to 4 character long is used to do the identify the transaction which user want to do.

Q 3 - Which table contains File names, File type, record length?

A - Terminal Control Table

B - Program Control Table

C - Processing Program Table

D - File Control Table

Answer : D

Explanation

FCT is known as File Control Table. FCT contains File names, File type, record length, etc. All the files used in a CICS program must be declared in FCT and they are opened and closed by CICS itself.

Q 4 - Which macro is used to generate map definition?

A - DFHMSD

B - DFHMDI

C - DFHMDF

D - None of these

Answer : B

Explanation

DFHMDI macro generates map definition. It shows that we are starting a new map.

Q 5 - Which field in EIB stores the value of Terminal Identifier?

A - EIBTRMID

B - EIBTRNID

C - EIBRCODE

D - EIBCALEN

Answer : A

Explanation

EIBTRMID stores the value of Terminal Identifier.

Q 6 - What option to use when we do not know the complete key to read a record in CICS?

A - GENERIC

B - KEYLENGTH

C - SINGLE

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

GENERIC is used when we does not know the complete key value. For example, we want a record whose primary key starts with '10' and the rest of the key can be anything. Although the key length is 3 characters, we are mentioning only 2. It is important to mention the key-length which gives the length for which it needs to do the matching. The first record that satisfies the criteria will get picked up.

Q 7 - What error code you will get for Map Fail condition?

A - AEI0

B - AEIS

C - AEI9

D - APCT

Answer : C

Explanation

For Map Fail condition you will get AEI9 error code.

Q 8 - The function of Linkage Editor is to link different object modules to create a single load module. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : B

Explanation

This is self explanatory.

Q 9 - The TCT defines the characteristics of each terminal with which CICS can communicate. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : B

Explanation

This is self explanatory.

Q 10 - What error code you will get if specified map is not found?

A - ABM0

B - AICA

C - ASRA

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

When specified map is not found, you will get ABM0 error code.

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