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

495

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

577

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

515

What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

591

Using alternate indexes in cics program?

547

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

521

What does the keyranges parameter in define cluster commends do?

490

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?

626

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

587

What is a base cluste?

597

Would you specify freespace ce for an esds?

592

What is a lds (linear data set)?

547

What is speed parameters in define cluster command?

493

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

567

Explain the catalog?

556


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what are the codes returned by the ams (access method services) command during the execution in vsam?

760


Explain about the file objects in vsam?

599


explain in brief why do vsam take more disk space than other utilities?

638


is it necessary that all versions of the gdg have to be of the same record length?

665


how do you create an alternate index ?

571






Explain the difference between lds and esds?

571


explain the information contained in ci

592


what do you mean by a vsam split?

569


what do you mean by a upgrade set in vsam?

633


Why is master catalog used in vsam?

569


What are the steps involved in access method services?

529


Explain what are the optional parameters to the input dataset while loading the empty cluster with the data records?

600


How do you define an altindx?

556


What is the purpose of having vsam data space?

522


What is a base cluste?

597