IBM MainFrame Interview Questions
Questions Answers Views Company eMail

How much memory does variable of 6 decimal (15, 2) take in PL/1?

IBM,

1 2532

How do you get parameter from JCL to PL1?

IBM,

2012

How do you pass some input from JCL to PL1?

IBM,

2 16535

How do you pass pointer PL/1 main procedure to sub procedure?

IBM,

1 6304

What is controlled keyword in PL/1?

IBM,

1 3539

How do you write from PL/1 code to JCL?

IBM,

1821

If DB2 query returns in null value, how do you work with it in PL/1?

IBM,

1924

What are the different types of string function in PL/1?

IBM,

1 13838

What is the difference between Verify & Index in PL/1?

IBM,

2 43793

How do you use sub-string as a Pseudo-variable in PL/1? How can we use the variables?

IBM,

1 8217

What are the different types of PL/1 files?

IBM,

1724

How do you handle exceptions PL/1?

IBM,

1 6730

How many minimum number of line codes does PL/1 DB2 program requires?

IBM, TelePerformance,

2580

If an array is multi-dimensional dynamic array how do you deal with it & provide me some examples?

CTS, IBM,

1984

What are the error (ONCODES) codes did you encounter in PL/1 programme?

IBM,

2470


Un-Answered Questions { IBM MainFrame }

What is the facility that allows mainframes to be partitioned into lapars?

596


How do you reference the fixed block file formats from cobol programs

693


How do get the result of your program directly on your pc?

1872


What is meant by PPT and what are its uses?

602


How do I change the column size in db2?

584






What is the function of the dd avgrec keyword in sms datasets?

831


What is difference between static call and dynamic call?

546


What are the some important fields in the eib block?

605


I have many files which i am receiving from client everyday. I have one step for every file to check for empty or not. Here client gives 30 files i need to check for every file for empty or not and i need to perform 30 steps. Can I do it in single step. Dynamically i need to change the File name in my step.

726


List in order the hierarchical levels of jcl?

664


Explain the mdt in cics?

613


In job processing, what happens in execution stage?

694


How do you find the maximum value in a column in db2?

644


Explain the difference between a symbolic map and physical map?

563


A table has two indexes defined. Which one will be used by the SEARCH?

748