IMS DB Online Quiz


Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to IMS DB Framework. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.

Questions and Answers

Answer : A

Explanation

Predefined pattern for accessing data in DL/I is first down the hierarchy, then left to right.

Answer : A

Explanation

DBD stands for Database Descriptor.

Q 3 - Which is used to pass the control back to the IMS control program?

A - RETURN

B - GOBACK

C - BACK

D - None of these

Answer : B

Explanation

GOBACK is used to pass the control back to the IMS control program.

Q 4 - Which function is used to remove a segment from an IMS DL/I database?

A - DLI-GNP

B - DLI-ISRT

C - DLI-DLET

D - DLI-REPL

Answer : C

Explanation

'DLET' code is used for the Delete function. It is used to remove a segment from an IMS DL/I database.

Q 5 - At what position we specify two-character relational operator code in a Qualified SSA?

A - 18th position

B - 18th & 19th position

C - 19th position

D - 19th and 20th position

Answer : B

Explanation

After the field name, in the 18th and 19th positions, we specify two-character relational operator code.

Q 6 - What error code you will get in GU call if DL/I could not find a segment that met the criteria specified in the call?

A - SPACE

B - ZERO

C - GE

D - GF

Answer : C

Explanation

You will get GE value in STATUS-CODE if DL/I could not find a segment that met the criteria specified in the call.

Q 7 - How many search fields are allowed in segment?

A - 1

B - 100

C - No Limit

D - 255

Answer : A

Explanation

There can be only one search field in a segment.

Q 8 - Command codes are used to enhance the functionality of DL/I calls. Command codes reduce the number of DL/I calls, making the programs simple. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : B

Explanation

This statement is correct.

Q 9 - When an AND (* or &) operator is used with secondary indexes, it is known as a dependent AND operator. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : B

Explanation

This is self explanatory.

Q 10 - Which of them is a processing mode in IMS DB?

A - Batch DLI

B - MPP Mode

C - BMP Mode

D - All of these

Answer : D

Explanation

All these are the processing modes which are available in IMS DB.

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