VSAM Interview Questions
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On which dataset you can have alt index?

499

What is the device independent method to indicate where a record is stored?

582

What is a lds (linear data set) and what is it used for?

519

What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

601

Using alternate indexes in cics program?

555

What are the distinctive features of a ksda, key sequenced dataset?

525

What does the keyranges parameter in define cluster commends do?

498

If fspc(100 100) is specified does it mean that both the control interval and control area will be left empty because 100 % of both ci and ca are specified to be empty?

628

Is it slower if you access a record through alt index as compared to primary index?

591

What is a base cluste?

599

Would you specify freespace ce for an esds?

598

What is a lds (linear data set)?

550

What is speed parameters in define cluster command?

497

What is the use of lds (linear data set)?

571

Explain the catalog?

561


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What is the main function of linear dataset?

559


Explain the function of entry-sequenced data set?

532


What is the purpose of idcams?

572


what do you mean by the cobol record key clause in vsam?

595


OPEN INPUT StudentFile READ StudentFile AT END SET EndOfStudentFile TO TRUE END-READ PERFORM UNTIL EndOfStudentFile DISPLAY StudentId SPACE StudentName SPACE CourseCode SPACE YOBirth READ StudentFile AT END SET EndOfStudentFile TO TRUE END-READ END-PERFORM CLOSE StudentFile STOP RUN what will be output

2069






what is the syntax of ams modal commands?

770


What is control interval?

610


What is the use of access method services in vsam?

587


is it required that primary key values have to be unique? Do alternate key values have to be unique?

597


what is the use of the file status clause in the select statement in vsam?

566


State the differences between vsam and non-vsam files?

562


how many buffers are allocated to vsam ksds and esds?

705


Using alternate indexes in batch program?

587


there are seven idcams commands in vsam. Can you name and explain each of them?

644


Explain the purpose of the file status clause in the select statement?

520