IMS DB Online Quiz

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Q 1 - How many levels of hierarchy a DLI database supports?

Answer : D

Explanation

A DL/I database can have 255 different segment types and 15 levels of hierarchy.

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

A - Packed decimal data type

B - Hexadecimal data type

C - Character data type

D - Half word binary data type

Answer : B

Explanation

TYPE=X specifies Hexadecimal data type for the field which we have declared.

Q 3 - Which is used to pass the control back to the IMS control program?

Answer : B

Explanation

GOBACK is used to pass the control back to the IMS control program.

Q 4 - Which function is used in CICS programs in the IMS DL/I database?

Answer : C

Explanation

PCB function is used in CICS programs in the IMS DL/I database.

Q 5 - What does SSA stands for?

A - Segment Search Arguments

B - Segmented Search Arguments

C - Segment Search Application

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

SSA stands for Segment Search Arguments.

Q 6 - What command code we used to code for Concatenated Key?

Answer : A

Explanation

To use command codes, specify an asterisk in the 9th position of the SSA and for concatenated key we code C at 10th position.

Q 7 - The function of transaction manager is to provide a communication platform between the database and the application programs. IMS acts as a transaction manager. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True