JCL Interview Questions
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which utility is used to update pds?

IBM,

1 1590

what is use of disp parameter in dd statement?

IBM,

652

how do you create a dataset in a jcl with the same file organisation as that of another existing dataset?

IBM,

790

what does mvs stand for?

IBM,

1 1268

when does a dataset go uncataloged?

IBM,

824

what are the ways of passing data to a cobol program from jcl?

IBM,

1 1552

which parameter is used to check the syntax of a jcl without executing it?

IBM,

792

what is use of dcb parameter in dd statement?

IBM,

765

what is use of space parameter in dd statement?

IBM,

744

which parameter is use to declare the name of dataset in dd statement?

IBM,

723

a jcl has 2 steps. How to code the jcl such that if step1 abends, then step2 runs. Else, job terminates with step1?

IBM,

1 1632

what disp parameter we mention for creation of temporary dataset so that we can use it in later steps?

IBM,

642

what are the various stages of job processing?

IBM,

729

which statement is used to end the in-stream procedure in a jcl?

IBM,

1 1146

a set statement is used to define commonly used symbolic across job steps or procedures. It initializes the previous values in the symbolic names. It has to be defined before the first use of the symbolic names in the jcl. State whether true or false?

IBM,

608


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What is catelog procedure and how many catelog procedure to use in one job?

7431


What is the function of //cntl statement?

824


I want to join to input files and write the matching fields on to an output file but i dont want the output file a sorted one

1920


Explain the purpose of dd * statement in jcl?

630


How can return codes be tested before execution of a job step?

913






Is it possible to left uncode disp? If yes, how?

700


Suppose there are 2 Input files Infile-1 and Infile-2. Both the Files contain Employee Records. You need to compare both the files and Write the Common Records in third file named Outfile. How can we do this using File-Aid?

2214


What happens if both JOBLIB & STEPLIB is specified ?

601


Name what parameter directs the output of the job log dataset?

553


Explain dd statement in jcl?

634


What is the function of a dd statement?

700


i want to store 20 digits . how will u do it in cobol ?

854


What are steplib and joblib? What for they are used?

681


What do you understand by the term notcat 2 – gs?

746


Where can program checkpoints be stored for use in a restart?

836