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

656

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

795

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

696

What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

833

Using alternate indexes in cics program?

764

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

728

What does the keyranges parameter in define cluster commends do?

694

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?

849

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

777

What is a base cluste?

764

Would you specify freespace ce for an esds?

775

What is a lds (linear data set)?

742

What is speed parameters in define cluster command?

682

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

754

Explain the catalog?

747


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What are the different commands used in idcams for vsam?

781


is delete operation supported in an esds? Is rewrite operation possible in esds?

805


what does a file status of 02 on a vsam signifies?

851


Define a path?

805


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

795


Under idcams, multiple functions can be executed, each of which returns a condition code. What will be the condition code returned to the operating system?

780


Differentiate between control interval (ci) and control area (ca)?

722


is it required that primary key values have to be unique? Do alternate key values have to be unique?

777


what is the syntax of ams modal commands?

938


explain in brief how are different versions of gdg named?

725


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

777


What is the purpose of control intervals in vsam?

691


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

818


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

680


Explain the index set?

812