MainFrame Interview Questions
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I need to compare 3 variables(dates) and do some processing based on the earliest date. There could be more then 1 date record in any of the 3 fields. What is the best way to code this?

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can any body explain about plan and pakage in detail....

HSBC, IBM,

2 8738

what is meant by BUFND & BUFNI..?

1 10353

In a CL Program after executing a SQL SP how to receive a Output value from the SP. Just to make it clear I am sending 2 input and 1 output parameter to the SQL Stored Procedure. Now while receiving it output parm it is failing.

Nous,

2121

am 2010 passed out . can any one tell me which course is good to put 2+fake .guide me

1 3515

Hi, all suppose i have 5 steps (S1,S2,S3,S4,S5) what will happen if cond is true or false (which of the other steps get executed)? 1) //s3 exec pgm=abc,cond=(0,le) 2) //s3 exec pgm=abc,cond=(0,le,step2) 3) In the jobcord RESTART=step3,cond=(0,le) 4) can i code COND=TRUE in jobcard, if yes what will happen?

TCS, Tech Mahindra,

3 8148

How to read records in reverse order in flat file? I know we can do it by reading all records into an array.... Then read records in reverse order by using subscript or index but can any body give me the exact code.

TCS,

5 19458

Hi, all Suppose i have 10 step in a job (s1,s2,s3,...s10) i want to execute step9 first and then step3 and i used the DPRTY for these steps. so what will happen to other steps? Will the get executed or only these two steps get executed?

2 6072

i have a file which contains records like 10,30,90,50,20,40,80,60,70 i want to display these records in reverse order like 70,60,80,40,20,50,90,30,10 please give me the cobol code (do not sort the records)

Cap Gemini, Mind Tree,

3 13730

whats the diff bw the evaluate also and and?

CGI,

1844

what is mainframe?

CGI,

4 7530

diff bw vsam and normal flat file?

CGI,

2 14999

I HAVE A SEQUENTIAL FILE CONTAINING ONE RECORD IN WHICH I HAVE ONE FIELD AS CUSTOMER IDENTITY NUMBER FIELD WHICH IS A SIGNED FIELD. HOW TO SEQUENTIALLY INCREMENT THIS FIELD USING OVERLAY PARAMETER?.

1 4932

Name a few IBM utility programs, and explain its function.

4424

How to inner join more than 2 PFs in a CL program using OPNQRYF command?

1 5521


Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

before altering a table is it necessary to lock ? if lock what is it ? how to do ? ifi want to lock a table what is that command ?

1704


how would you design the process for a nightly, high volume check producing process that needs to select only records that are flagged to be processed?

922


Can QSAM files be accessed from CICS?

674


what is rpg fixed logic cycle?

654


what is difference bt COND, REGION & TIME parameters at JOB & EXEC. give an exp.

8135






The natural file converted to PDF file if Yes then explain ?

2644


I have a File that has duplicate records. I need only those records that occur more than thrice.?

8602


specify the requirements for automatic task initiation. (Mention the control table, it is entries and the corresponding procedure division cics command).?

685


suppose if you added a coloumn to db2 table, How would it be the Impact analysis?

1507


Where & How Do You Code Identifier In Jcl?

690


a multiple format logical file is also known as?

585


how may a cgi control duplicate inputs?

595


Can any one explain the basic things about RLU and Printer Files and their Definitions for both and why are they used,i'm a newbee so please help me out

2893


What are the different rules to perform a Search?

610


What is the difference between fixed length and variable length records?

513