Index pointer segment consists of how many parts?

IMS DB - Quiz(MCQ)

Correct Answer : 2

Explanation : The index pointer segment consists of two parts :

* Prefix Element
* Data Element

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

WRITE

LANG

PSBNAME

LANGUAGE

Correct Answer : LANG

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

What is a VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) dataset in an IMS DB system?

A file that contains the database records

A file that contains the structure of the database

A program that is used to retrieve information from the database

None of the above

Correct Answer : A file that contains the database records

Explanation : In an IMS DB system, a VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) dataset is a file that contains the database records. It is used to store the data for the database.

The first 8 bytes of unqualified SSA holds ______.

White spaces

The segment category which is being used for processing

The segment name which is being used for processing.

None of the above

Correct Answer : The segment name which is being used for processing.

Explanation : The first 8 bytes of unqualified SSA holds the segment name which is being used for processing.

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