IMS DB Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Answer : C

Explanation

Data can be processed in both the ways: Sequential & Random.

Q 2 - For FIELD macro statement in DBDGEN, what does TYPE=P parameter specifies?

A - Packed decimal data type

B - Hexadecimal data type

C - Character data type

D - Half word binary data type

Answer : A

Explanation

TYPE=P specifies Packed decimal data type for the field which we have declared.

Answer : A

Explanation

DLITCBL stands for DL/I to COBOL. The entry statement is used to define the entry point in the program.

Q 4 - Which function is used to remove a segment from an IMS DL/I database?

A - DLI-GNP

B - DLI-ISRT

C - DLI-DLET

D - DLI-REPL

Answer : C

Explanation

'DLET' code is used for the Delete function. It is used to remove a segment from an IMS DL/I database.

Q 5 - Which SSA provides the segment type with the specific database occurrence of a segment?

A - Qualified SSA

B - Unqualified SSA

C - Both A & B

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

A Qualified SSA provides the segment type with the specific database occurrence of a segment.

Q 6 - If a call is successful what value you will get in STATUS-CODE field?

A - SPACE

B - ZERO

C - GE

D - GF

Answer : A

Explanation

If a call is successful you will get spaces in STATUS-CODE field.

Q 7 - What are the parameters that are used in CBLTDLI call?

A - Function code and PCB mask

B - Segment I/O Area

C - SSAs

D - All of these

Answer : D

Explanation

Function code, PCB mask, Segment I/O Area & SSAs are the parameters used in a CBLTDLI call.

Q 8 - It is not possible for a program to maintain multiple positions in a database using a single PCB. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : A

Explanation

This statement is incorrect as a program can maintain multiple positions in a database using a single PCB.

Q 9 - When an AND (* or &) operator is used with secondary indexes, it is known as a dependent AND operator. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : B

Explanation

This is self explanatory.

Answer : A

Explanation

DBMS stands for Database Management System.

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