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MainFrame Interview Questions

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what is the maximum number of record formats in dspf?

IBM,

1 1686

what is the function of cpysplf command?

IBM,

1 1685

what is sflpag and sflsiz ?

IBM,

2 3442

what is the function of crtdupobj command?

IBM,

1 2073

what is the length of a variable in rpg?

IBM,

1 1684

what are the different types of variables available in cl?

IBM,

1 1826

what does exfmt does?

IBM,

1 1544

what is cab?

IBM,

1165

what is the disadvantage of using global variable?

IBM,

1210

what is message subfile?

IBM,

1 1742

what is a spool file?

IBM,

1129

what is the command to know key fields of file?

IBM,

1176

what is service program?

IBM,

1035

what is the difference between *like and *namvar ?

IBM,

1 2543

what are the different types of arrays available in rpg ?

IBM,

1 1711

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

what is the role of the cursor in db2?

1067

Define an asra abend?

1079

Define gdg?

990

I want to open particular list of members inside pds.Let me know whether below code will work.if not tell me how it works INPUT='DDM.DATASET(AAA*)' X = OUTTRAP(MEMS.)

3215

What are the main uses of the transaction in the cics?

1034

What are some of the cics commands associated with interval control?

1041

Explain the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

1043

Discuss about db2 bind?

1097

Explain eib?

918

What is the purpose of dd dummy statement?

1463

what does check opcode do ?

1862

Explain the difference between using the read command with into option and set option?

1022

Explain The Keywords Edtcde & Edtwrd?

1401

How to get the last record in vsam file in cluster? And how can u get the ksds file records into cobol program?

1033

State the difference between jes2 and jes3?

1010

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