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CICS Online Quiz
Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to CICS 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 - What does OLTP stands for?
A - Online Transaction Processing
B - Online Terminal Processing
Answer : A
Explanation
CICS is a transaction processing system which is also called as Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) Software.
Q 2 - Which keys are known as function keys and allows transfer of data from terminal to CICS?
Answer : A
Explanation
PF keys are known as function keys. PF keys allows transfer of data from terminal to CICS. PF Keys are ENTER and PF1 to PF24.
Q 3 - Which CICS program is used to provide application programs with services like read, insert, update or delete records in a file?
Answer : D
Explanation
FCP is known as File Control Program. FCP is used to provide application programs with services like read, insert, update or delete records in a file. FCP manages exclusive control over the records in order to maintain data integrity during record updates.
Q 4 - What is value of ATTRB parameter used in DFHMDF macro for a skipper field?
Answer : A
Explanation
If we place a skipper field after the named unprotected field then while entering the value, once the specified length is reached the cursor will automatically position to the next unprotected field.
Q 5 - What is the position of Modified Data Tag in the attribute byte?
Answer : B
Explanation
Modified Data Tag is the last bit in the attribute byte. MDT is a flag which holds single bit, it specifies whether the value is to be transferred to the system or not.
Q 6 - How to handle a abend in CICS without terminating the program?
Answer : B
Explanation
If a program abends due to some reasons like input-output error, etc, then it can be handled using Handle Abend CICS command.
Q 7 - In which storage method records cannot be updated?
Answer : B
Explanation
In TDQ records can not be updated.
Q 8 - It is possible to have 2 or more CICS regions at the same time as CICS runs as a batch job in the operating system at the back-end. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This is self explanatory.
Q 9 - Transaction Work Area is used to pass data between the application programs that are executed with in the same transaction. TWA exists only for the duration of transaction. State whether true or false?
Answer : B
Explanation
This statement is correct.
Q 10 - How to set a starting position in a browse operation?
Answer : A
Explanation
STARTBR command is used to set the starting position in a browse operation.