IMS DB Online Quiz

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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 DBD stands for?

A - Database Descriptor

B - Data Description

C - Database Description

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

DBD stands for Database Descriptor.

Q 3 - Which parameter specifies the language in which the application program is written in PSBGEN?

Answer : B

Explanation

The LANG parameter specifies the language in which the application program is written, e.g., COBOL.

Q 4 - In PCB which field tells what kind of processing the program is authorized to do on the database?

Answer : C

Explanation

Proc options are known as processing options which contain four-character data fields. A Processing Option field indicates what kind of processing the program is authorized to do on the 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 command code we used to code for First Occurrence?

Answer : C

Explanation

To use command codes, specify an asterisk in the 9th position of the SSA and for First Occurrence we code F at 10th position.

Q 7 - What is the maximum number of PCBs allowed in a PSB?

Answer : A

Explanation

There is no limit of PCBs allowed in a PSB.

Q 8 - All segments are known as dependent segments. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : A

Explanation

This statement is incorrect as all segments other than the root segment are known as dependent segments.

Q 9 - Sparse sequencing is also known as Sparse Indexing. We can remove some of the index source segments from the index using sparse sequencing with secondary index database. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True