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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.
Q 1 - Which segment lies at the top of the hierarchy?
Answer : C
Explanation
The segment that lies at the top of the hierarchy is called the root segment. The root segment is the only segment through which all dependent segments are accessed.
Q 2 - What does DBDGEN stands for?
A - Database Descriptor Generator
B - Data Description Generator
Answer : A
Explanation
DBDGEN stands for Database Descriptor Generator.
Q 3 - Which function is used to get a next record for update purpose?
Answer : D
Explanation
'GHN' code is used for Get Hold Next. Hold function specifies that we are going to update the segment after retrieval. The Get Hold Next function corresponds to the Get Next call.
Q 4 - Which function is used in CICS programs in the IMS DL/I database?
Answer : C
Explanation
PCB function is used in CICS programs in the IMS DL/I database.
Q 5 - In PCB which field is used to store the name of segment after each DLI call?
Answer : D
Explanation
SEG Name is known as segment name feedback area. It contains 8 bytes of character data. The name of the segment is stored in this field after each DL/I call.
Q 6 - Where do we code command code in a qualified SSA?
Answer : A
Explanation
Command code is coded at the tenth position.
Q 7 - What is the retrieval sequence in IMS DB?
Answer : D
Explanation
All these are the approaches which are used for retrieval of data.
Q 8 - Application programs have their own PSB and it is common for application programs that have similar database processing requirements to share a PSB. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
Q 9 - For Unidirectional Virtual relationship the logical connection goes from the logical child to the logical parent and it cannot go the other way around. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
Q 10 - Which of them is a processing mode in IMS DB?
Answer : D
Explanation
All these are the processing modes which are available in IMS DB.