VSAM Interview Questions
Questions Answers Views Company eMail

What is the difference between CI( Control Interval)and CA (Control Area)?

Infosys, TCS,

3 13419

In vsam why we use export-import utility?

3 16305

What is the maximum no. of records that can be allowed in VSAM ?

2 8974

How do you convert flat files to VSAM files ?

EDS, IBM,

5 25280

What is the maximum record length for the VSAM dataset?

Infosys,

7 20220

What is the procedure for running the batch job in mainframe?

1 6049

What do you mean by dirty read ?

5 13699

What do you mean by RDW in VSAM?

2 10379

While designing vsam files,what is the best way to choose control interval size for the data and the index?

1 6156

How vsam datasets are cataloged?

Ordain Solutions,

1 6114

What are the types of VSAM datasets?

IBM,

3 8250

How are records stored in an ESDS, entry sequenced dataset?

IBM,

1 5596

What is a CI, control interval?

3 5765

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

2 6050

What is a CA, control area?

1 4454


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Un-Answered Questions { VSAM }

what is the syntax of ams modal commands?

849


Define dynamic processing?

624


Describe the uses of ams?

626


On which dataset you can have alt index?

580


What is the purpose of relative record data set used in vsam?

761






if you wish to use the rewrite command how must the vsam file be opened?

757


What is the purpose of control intervals in vsam?

588


What is the place for VSAM KSDS?

764


Explain the purpose of the file status clause in the select statement?

594


Why is it required to have a keyed directed retrieval?

642


what are the additional information you should give in the dd statement while defining the next generation of a gdg?

643


What are the different parameters that are used in vsam?

790


What is the biggest disadvantage of using a vsam dataset?

704


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

611


explain how can you initialize a vsam file before any operation?

729