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IMS ( Information Management System )

1.What is the physical nature of a database called?

2. Is it necessary that all the segments in a DL/I database have key fields ?

3. How man key fields and search fields can a segment have?

4. Is it necessary that the key field in a DL/I database be unique?

5. What is a key field in an IMS database?

6. What is a database record?

7. What is a Hierarchy path?

8. What is a Root?

9. What are Twins?

10. Define the terms Parent & Child.

11. What is the limitation on the # of levels in a DL/I database?

12. How many sgment types can u have in a DL/I database?

13. What is a Segment type?

14. What is a segment?

15. What is Hierarchy Chart?

16. What are the control-blocks in IMS?

17. Which is the first statement in COBOL-IMS programs?

18. What is the return code you get after a successful IMS call?

19. What is DBD?

20. How can you distinguish between an online and batch program in IMS environment?

21. Which is the DLI function used in CICS-IMS program?

22. How does one can reorg an HDAM IMS database when changing RAPS (Root Anchor Points)?