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MainFrame Interview Questions

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What does a status return code of nn29 mean in relation to record locks?

1 2348

Why would you use find and get rather than an obtain?

2 2959

What is a bind?

1 2862

Is there a application program coding difference between local and central version mode?

1 4092

If you are current on the owner of a set, what is the difference between an obtain next and obtain first?

2 3027

How many types of queries does QMF offers?

1 2959

What is Structured Query Language (SQL)?

1 2754

What is Prompted Query?

1 2839

What is Query By Example (QBE) ?

1 3444

How the interaction between DB2, SQL, and QMF takes place?

1660

What is the use of ERROR Log ?

1 3103

How to run a query using Run Query?

1 2574

How to view the Results of a Query?

1 2538

How to Clear a Query Using the RESET Command ?

1733

How to Provide Column Names Using the DRAW Command ?

1538

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

What is basic difference between directory and pds in ibm mainframe?

1185

what is meant by s0c-07 system abend codes?

1088

If I have limited experience with Rexx or it's been a long time since I've used it, what kind of help is available to get me started?

909

can I port my existing applications from the mainframe or os/2? Will there be extensive changes required to do this?

999

what is externally described file ?

1666

how would you create a temporary dataset? And where will you use them?

1415

Explain about LMFREE�free data set from its association with data ID

1636

What is the function of finish in idms?

893

Name the cics command that gives the length of twa area?

1003

What is a page in idms?

871

Explain about set currency?

877

Explain the function of data manager.

1050

Explain the significance of dbid used in adabs?

964

Explain the difference between cics program control table (pct) and cics processing program table (ppt)?

1071

What is host variable in db2 cobol?

1084

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