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IMS DB Online Quiz
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Answer : D
Explanation
A DL/I database can have 255 different segment types and 15 levels of hierarchy.
Q 2 - What does PSBGEN stands for?
A - Program System Block Generator
B - Program Specification Block Generator
Answer : B
Explanation
PSBGEN stands for Program Specification Block Generator.
Q 3 - Which function is used to get the next record in sequential order?
Answer : C
Explanation
'GN' code is used for the Get Next function. It works similar to the read next statement in COBOL. It is used to fetch segment occurrences in a sequence.
Q 4 - Which function is used to remove a segment from an IMS DL/I database?
Answer : C
Explanation
'DLET' code is used for the Delete function. It is used to remove a segment from an IMS DL/I database.
Answer : A
Explanation
SSA stands for Segment Search Arguments.
Q 6 - What value you will get in GN call if end of database is reached and segment not found?
Answer : D
Explanation
If end of database is reached and segment is not found then you will get GB value in STATUS-CODE for GN call.
Q 7 - What are the parameters that are used in CBLTDLI call?
Answer : D
Explanation
Function code, PCB mask, Segment I/O Area & SSAs are the parameters used in a CBLTDLI call.
Q 8 - Multiple PCBs can not be defined for a single database. State whether true or false?
Answer : A
Explanation
This statement is incorrect as Multiple PCBs can be defined for a single database.
Q 9 - For Unidirectional Virtual relationship the logical connection goes from the logical child to the logical parent and it cannot go the other way around. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
Q 10 - What does BMP stands for?
Answer : A
Explanation
BMP stands for Batch Message Processing.