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 - 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 command is used by CICS System Administrators to define CICS table entries and other administration activities?

Answer : B

Explanation

CEDA is known as CICS Execute Definition and Administration.

Q 4 - Which command is used to display contents of a temporary storage queue or TSQ?

Answer : D

Explanation

CEBR is known as CICS Execute Temporary storage Browse. It is used while debugging to check if the items of the queue are being written and retrieved properly.

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

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?

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 - In which storage method records can be read only sequentially?

A - Temporary Storage Queue

B - Transient Data Queue

C - Both A & B

D - None of these

Answer : B

Explanation

Transient Data Queue allows only sequential access.

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

Answer : A

Explanation

This statement is incorrect as physical Map is a load module in the load library which contains information about how the map should be displayed.

Q 9 - MRO is the mechanism by which different CICS address spaces with in the same CPU can communicate and share resources. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True