IBM MainFrame Interview Questions
Questions Answers Views Company eMail

What is the difference between sb37,se37,sd37 each?

TCS,

9 35312

input 1 input2 ouput1 output2 output 3 1 re 300 1 re 200 1 re 300 3 rc 500 1 re 200 2 rr 400 1 re 300 2 rr 400 1 rc 400 3 rc 500 1 rc 400 2 rr 700 2 rr 700 5 tt 900 5 tt 900 2 inputs r in flat file and output 1 is matched records,ouptput2 is unmatched of input1,output3 is unmatched of input2! how vl u get the output files using sequential order and to check with each and every records! let me know the procedure division ?

1956

i have three programs... I used Dfhcommarea in for first program for third program i used TSQ .....what i have to use for second program???

2 5199

Im creating map, when i press tab key cursor must skip second position and it move to the third field directly. how can i code plz send the answer.

Cap Gemini,

4 9863

What is DYNAMBR in jcl?

CTS,

2 14047

How do u initialize an array?

CTS,

2 13622

How do u sort the table for Search ALL? Is it only using ASCENDING KEY IS statement in occurs clause? If the data is input in non ascending order, will the ASC KEY IS automatically sort the data? or will it throw compile time error?

CTS,

1 10155

If i initialize the 01 level variable in array, will it initialize all the array elements (occurs)?

CTS,

8 23389

What is an RBA in rrds? What does it do? What is it used for?

CTS,

5 10067

In db2, how do you insert multiple rows in 1 query using a.) Cursors, b.) Normal query?? Give syntax for both.

CTS,

5 18125

What happens if i move +1 (instead of -1) to field+L in CICS? Will it show compile time error?

CTS,

6 8717

How do you fetch current date in normal cobol pgm and in cobol-db2 pgm?

Cap Gemini, CTS,

3 20025

Please explain with syntax and an example, the Inrec fields and Outrec build in sort.

CTS, TCS,

4 39082

can any one give the list of some important sql abend codes which r frequently asked in interviews?

2 7891

If the number of parameter is more than the expected then NAT0919 error is displayed. How many parameter are allowed in a CALL and CALLNAT statement?

JPMorgan Chase,

3 9804


Un-Answered Questions { IBM MainFrame }

Are there any set of rules for the names of the steps used in a job? What are they?

664


Explain the maximum number of fields allowed per segment and what is the maximum number of fields per database?

619


Specify the requirements for automatic task initiation?

624


What is the use of predicate?

656


How many bytes S(8) comp field occupy and its maximum value?

1716






What is bind package and plan in db2?

666


What is idms-restart ?

1159


EXPLAIN MAIN FRAME TESTING PROCESS...HOW TO FIX THE MAINFRAME BUGS?

2134


What is cursor with hold option in db2?

679


What is auto status in idms?

567


How do I delete a table in db2?

709


What will happen if some program tries to process a queue on which an ENQ command has been issued by some other program?

2159


If we say that bms length of field = 0, then what does that mean?

815


Explain the difference between the into and the set option in the exec cics receive map command?

636


What is the difference between Call and a Link?

771