VSAM Interview Questions
Questions Answers Views Company eMail

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

Infosys, TCS,

3 12983

In vsam why we use export-import utility?

3 15961

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

2 8689

How do you convert flat files to VSAM files ?

EDS, IBM,

5 24795

What is the maximum record length for the VSAM dataset?

Infosys,

7 19645

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

1 5848

What do you mean by dirty read ?

5 13305

What do you mean by RDW in VSAM?

2 10047

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

1 5976

How vsam datasets are cataloged?

Ordain Solutions,

1 5944

What are the types of VSAM datasets?

IBM,

3 7936

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

IBM,

1 5372

What is a CI, control interval?

3 5466

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

2 5823

What is a CA, control area?

1 4299


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What is the function of linear dataset in vsam?

630


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

570


What is the function of entry sequenced data set?

639


What are the different commands used in idcams for vsam?

554


how can you copy to a vsam cluster?

623






what is the use of the file status clause in the select statement in vsam?

562


what do you mean by a upgrade set in vsam?

634


What is a lds (linear data set)?

548


difference between vsam and database tables

629


What is a ci split?

544


OPEN INPUT StudentFile READ StudentFile AT END SET EndOfStudentFile TO TRUE END-READ PERFORM UNTIL EndOfStudentFile DISPLAY StudentId SPACE StudentName SPACE CourseCode SPACE YOBirth READ StudentFile AT END SET EndOfStudentFile TO TRUE END-READ END-PERFORM CLOSE StudentFile STOP RUN what will be output

2060


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

760


what will happen when you try to open an empty vsam file in a cobol program for input?

615


what is buffering and how does it apply to vsam files ?

702


Define base cluster?

559