1.
A record contains one or more files.
A.
True
B.
False
2.
With batch processing, all changes to a master file are processed collectively, at periodic intervals.
A.
True
B.
False
3.
The RECORD CONTAINS clause in the FILE SECTION is always required.
A.
True
B.
False
4.
VALUE clauses used to initialize fields may be found in the WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
A.
True
B.
False
5.
Within a record description, when one field is subordinate to another field, the subordinate field is coded on a higher level.
A.
True
B.
False
6.
A record layout form provides layouts for printed output.
A.
True
B.
False
7.
The FILE SECTION of the DATA DIVISION defines all input and output files.
A.
True
B.
False
8.
Keyboard input is stored in the FILE SECTION of the DATA DIVISION.
A.
True
B.
False
9.
ZEROS is an example of a numeric constant.
A.
True
B.
False
10.
An alphabetic field may include special characters.
A.
True
B.
False
11.
Intermediate results of arithmetic calculations are stored within the FILE SECTION of the DATA DIVISION.
A.
True
B.
False
12.
Field names within a record are coded on levels 02 - 49.
A.
True
B.
False
13.
“1234” is a valid non-numeric literal.
A.
True
B.
False
14.
In the DATA DIVISION, what is coded on level 01? _________________________
Answer:
15.
A field that is further subdivided is called a(n) _______________ item.
Answer:
16.
A 20 character ADDRESS-IN would best be coded with a PIC ________________
Answer:
17.
What clauses indicate the size and type of a field? ____________________________
Answer:
18.
A SALARY field with values such as 4500.00 would best be coded with PIC ______
Answer:
19.
Which clause in the FILE SECTION specifies the number of characters in a record?
________________________________________________________________________
Answer:
20.
There are two types of processing performed by computers, batch processing and ______________________________________________________________________
Answer:
21.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a figurative constant?
A.
ZEROS
B.
BLANKS
C.
HIGH-VALUES
D.
LOW-VALUES
E.
QUOTES
22.
Which of the following is NOT a legal user-defined COBOL data-name?
A.
DEPARTMENT-CODE
B.
123-RTN
C.
NAME-OUT
D.
SALARY.IN
E.
DATA-IN
23.
Which of the following clauses is legal?
A.
PICTURE XXX.
B.
PICT AXAX.
C.
PICTURE IS 9V9V9.
D.
PIC 5(A).
E.
PIC X8.
24.
Which of the following would NOT be coded in the FILE SECTION?
A.
01 INVOICE-RES-IN.
B.
FD INVOICE-FILE.
C.
05 PART-ID-IN PIC X(4).
D.
05 PART-DESCRIPTION-IN PIC X(6) VALUE 'WIDGET”.
E.
RECORD CONTAINS 40 CHARACTERS.
25.
Which of the following is a valid numeric literal?
A.
45.56.09
B.
123456789012345678
C.
7,1423-
D.
-90.
E.
35,000
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