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Suppose I have a pf, it contains 5 members, how to access particular member data from logical file? What is the use of member in pf?

1078

How many maximum record format a logical file have?

952

How to read a pf in reverse(from last record to first) using cl?

1080

What is the interactive job? What is the batch job?

1002

What is the difference between access path and open data path?

1073

I have a pf, it contains 5 members, how to access particular member data from logical file?

945

What is redefine?

1163

What is the syntax of sort?

882

Define sort?

1132

What is output procedure?

967

What is the syntax of redefine?

913

What is input procedure?

975

Explain the types of perform?

960

Define perform?

970

What is sort?

918

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

what how do you initialize a vsam file before any operation? A vsam with alternate index?

982

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

1078

What type of database is db2?

932

What is the maximum of key fields and search fields allowed in a segment?

969

how do you intitiate another transaction?

1135

What is the difference between ooRexx and IBM's Object REXX for Windows?

1048

if we display var1 then what will b displayed in below condition. 77 var1 pic s9(2) value -10. 77 var1 pic s9(2) value -11. " " " -12. " " " -13. -14 ... ... -19.

6514

Is their any limit for data sets?

1152

Explain processing program table(ppt)?

1099

)If there are 10 steps in GDG, if I want to refer the step2 after step5 . what should I do?

1978

If anyone has latest IBM Certification Dumps can you pls forwards it to me

2940

What is the Purpose of POINTER Phrase in STRING command in COBOL?

1212

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2764

What is view db2?

1030

Who uses db2?

1009

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