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1.

ILE concepts. Pgm


2.
Journaling?
3.
Diff types of commands in AS/400?
4.
Cmd to display physical file member
5.
If a pf contains 10 members how can I access the 10
th
member?
6.
Source pf,pf,lf?
7.
Object types and attributes of a pf?
8.
Write a pgm to read from a pf and display to the output file?
9.
Activation group?
10.
To read value from DTAQ(QRCVDTAQ)?
11.
OPNQRY FILE() KEYFLD(cost amount *DECEND) UNIQUEKEY(1) select the
descending
13) To which type of messege replay is must?
14) Call pgm B, TFRCTL pgm, return control will go to which program?
15) %editc?
16) %depos?
17) Parameters cant be passed to which one?
18) service pgm b) modules c) pgm d)subroutine
19) indicator in RPG?
20) Which name of array cannot be support?
21) a)TABMONTH b)TRARR c)TAMR
22) what will happen if two jobs are same name in submitted?
1.
In journaling which attributes are necessary?
RPG
1.
Can a Chain with *HIVAL in Factor2 be used to point to an end of file (Y/N)?
Answer: Y
2.
Can a READ followed by a WRITE replace an EXFMT (Y/N)?
Answer: N
3.
What is MDT and how it is used?
Answer:
Modified Data Tag (MDT) is used to detect the changes made to any
fields.
4.
How does Service program differ from a Program?
Answer:
It does not contain a program entry procedure. This means that
you cannot call a service program using the CALL operation.
A service program is bound into a program or other service
programs using binding by reference.
5.
What are Procedure Prototype and Procedure Interface?
Answer:
Procedure Prototype
In this section we specify the name of the procedure along with PR.
Procedure Interface
It is section where we define all the parameter, which are receiving
or returning some values.
6.
How to determine if the record is being used by another user?
Answer:
Using INFDS - with the help of status code (*STATUS). If
*STATUS = 01218 i.e. record already locked.
7.
How to define Global Parameter in ILE?
Answer:
Declare a variable with key word EXPORT and while using this
variable in another program declare with IMPORT keyword.
8.
How do we get the cursor position of a screen using AS/400?
Answer: With the help of RTNCSRLOC keyword, here we need to
define a field to get row and column. Length of variable should be
5,0 fixed. We can specify *FILED for filed *REC for Record on which
a key is pressed.
9.
Where will the record pointer be positioned after the successful Chain
Operation of a File?
Answer:
Pointer will go to the End of file.
10.
How do we define the Activation group of a program?
Answer:
In the H spec or during Compilation.
11.
How to print HEADER if O-specs are used inside the program?
Answer:
With the help of op-code EXCEPT or EXCPT
12.
Where will the control be passed after the execution of *PSSR subroutine if
the factor 2 of the ENDSR is blank?
Answer:
Control will return to the next sequential instruction.
13.
In a screen format that has header and footer, can we have a subfile in
between.
Answer:
Not Possible
14.
What is the purpose of OVRDTA and OVRATA keywords?
Answer:
OVRDTA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override the
existing data contents of a field or record already in display.
OVRATA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override
the existing display attributes of a field or record already on the
display.
15.
Brief the steps involved when using Commitment control for a file in an RPG
program.
Answer:
Journaling is nothing but working under commitment control. For
journaling we need to have a Journal Receiver and Journal. When
working under commitment control, files are journaled in journal, which
is attached to a journal receiver. While journaling a file we can specify
the entries to be omitted. Like open close entries are omitted.
CRTJRNRCV, CRTJRN, STRCMTCTL, ENDCMTCTL, STRJRNPF,
ENDJRNPF are the various command involved in journaling.
16.
Whether Level check error will exists in case of CL program?
Answer:
No, since the CL program doesnt check for the format identifier
while compilation or at the time of execution.
17.
Differentiate SFLCSRRRN and SFLRCDNBR?
Answer:
SFLCSRRRN will give the RRN of the record where the cursor is
positioned.
SFLRCDNBR will give the RRN of the First record displayed on the
screen at a given time.
18.
If a field reference field that has an EDTCDE or an EDTWRD keyword
specified, can the EDTCDE or EDTWRD from the referenced field be ignored?
Answer
Yes, by using DLTEDT keyword.
19.
How do we insert pauses into an RPG program? In other words, how do we
make an RPG program go to sleep for a while?
Answer: Using DLYJOB.
20.
Can we pass an indicator from an RPG/400 to a CL program?
ANSWER:
* etc.
D IndDsPtr S * Inz( %Addr( *IN ) )
D IndDs DS Based( IndDsPtr )
D Ind57 57 57
D Ind23 23 23
* etc.
C Call 'CLPGM'
C Parm Ind57
* etc.
21.
What is the function key used to print screen layouts in SDA?
Answer: F17
22.
How to create a progress bar in RPG (Steps / pseudo code for the same)?
23.
How do we deactivate parts of an RPG Program to ensure that we are not
using unnecessary code?
Answer: /Define
24.
What is a shared subfile?
Answer: A subfile screen that can be shared in different programs.
25.
Explain the warning messages of RPG at compilation time with examples?
Answer: Files that are defined but not used.
DB2
1. Can you remove a member from a file when it has records (Y/N)?
Answer: Y
2.
Whether 2 members with same name but different type can exist in a
source file(Y/N)?
Answer: N
3.
File structure is
A R EMPR TEXT('Employee Master')
A PFILE(EMPLOYEE)
*
A K ENAME
Regardless of how the user enters the name in the display file, and regardless
of how the name is stored in the file (any combination of case--'Smith', 'SMITH',
etc.), the file position operation Should Ignore the case.
How do we handle this?
Answer
When compiling this logical file with the Create Logical File (CRTLF) command, specify
SRTSEQ (*LangShrID) to build a case-insensitive key on employee name. The benefit of this
feature will immediately manifest itself in a program that uses the file.
4.
What is trigger, what are the parameters it will pass?
Answer
Parameters : Trigger buffer, Trigger buffer length
5.
What is *NAN? What is the significance of this when floating-point fields are
used in database file access paths?
Answer: not-a-number (*NAN)
You cannot use not-a-number (*NAN) values in floating point key
fields. If you attempt this, and a *NAN value is detected in a key
field during file creation, the file is not created.
6.
How do we share existing record format descriptions in a database file?
Give an example? What are the restrictions of using shared record formats?
Answer: A record format can be described once in either a physical
or a logical file (except a join logical file) and can be used by many
files. When you describe a new file, you can specify that the record
format of an existing file is to be used by the new file. This can help
reduce the number of DDS statements that you would normally
code to describe a record format in a new file and can save auxiliary
storage space.
The file originally describing the record format can be deleted
without affecting the files sharing the record format. After the last
file using the record format is deleted, the system automatically
deletes the record format description.

The following shows the DDS for two files. The first file describes a
record format, and the second shares the record format of the first:

Figure 1. DDS for a Logical File (CUSMSTL)


|...+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....+....7....+....8
A R RECORD1 PFILE(CUSMSTP)
A CUST
A NAME
A ADDR
A SEARCH
A K CUST
A


Figure 2. DDS for a Logical File (CUSTMSTL1) Sharing a Record
Format


|...+....1....+....2....+....3....+....4....+....5....+....6....+....7....+....8
A R RECORD1 PFILE(CUSMSTP)
A FORMAT(CUSMSTL)
A K NAME
A


The example shown in Figure 1 shows file CUSMSTL, in which the
fields Cust, Name, Addr, and Search make up the record format. The
Cust field is specified as a key field.

The DDS in Figure 2 shows file CUSTMSTL1, in which the FORMAT
keyword names CUSMSTL to supply the record format. The record
format name must be RECORD1, the same as the record format
name shown in Figure 1. Because the files are sharing the same
format, both files have fields Cust, Name, Addr, and Search in the
record format. In file CUSMSTL1, a different key field, Name is
specified.

The following restrictions apply to shared record formats:

A physical file cannot share the format of a logical file.
A join logical file cannot share the format of another file, and
another file cannot share the format of a join logical file.
A view cannot share the format of another file, and another file
cannot share the format of a view. (In SQL, a view is an alternative
representation of data from one or more tables. A view can include
all or some of the columns contained in the table or tables on which
it is defined.)
If the original record format is changed by deleting all related files
and creating the original file and all the related files again, it is
changed for all files that share it. If only the file with the original
format is deleted and re-created with a new record format, all files
previously sharing that file's format continue to use the original
format.
7.
What is a CONTIG parameter?
Answer:This parameter controls the method of allocating physical
storage for a member (CRTPF and CRTSRCPF commands). If you
allocate storage, you can request that the storage for the starting
record count for a member be contiguous. That is, all the records in
a member are to physically reside together. If there is not enough
contiguous storage, contiguous storage allocation is not used and
an informational message is sent to the job that requests the
allocation, at the time the member is added.
8.
What is the maximum number of physical files that can be joined using a
single join logical file? How many files can be joined at a time ?
Answer :32 Physical files, 2 files at a time.
9.
By using a logical file, how do we prevent one or more fields from being
changed in a physical file?
Answer:
You can also use a logical file to prevent one or more fields from
being changed in a physical file by specifying, for those fields you
want to protect, an I (input only) in position 38 of the DDS form.
10.
What is the maximum number of triggers you can have per database as per
V5R1?
Answer: 300.
CL
1.
Write a logic of a CL program to retrieve a list of libraries from a file and
use the list as a parameter in driving a RSTLIB command.
Answer: use the DCLF statement at the top of your CL program to declare
the file, then use the RCVF statement to read a record from the file. If the file
calls the library-name field LIB, you will refer to it in the CL program as &LIB.
Then just use the RSTLIB command with whatever options your prefer, using
the field name &LIB as the name of the library to be restored. Your program
should then GOTO the RCVF line to read the next record (I use RCVF: as the
tag at the front of the RCVF line). You will have to monitor for a CPF message
with the MONMSG command when you reach the end of the file.
2.
How do we re-compile all logical files associated to a single Physical file?
Answer:
With the help DSPDBR we can get the all the dependent logical files. Divert
the output of DSPDBR to an OUTFILE; read that OUTFILE; pass the name of
logical file to CRTLF command in a CL program to create Logical file.
3.
Can a batch job submit another batch job (Y/N)?
Answer: N
4.
Can a JOBQ be attached to more than one subsystem (Y/N)?
Answer: N
5.
How do you display the list of users who are currently using a file in a given
library?
Answer: WRKOBJLCK
6.
How do you lock the file using CL?
Answer
ALCOBJ Allocate object in CL with lock state *EXECL
7.
How to schedule job with the help of SBMJOB?
Answer
With the help of parameters Schedule date (SCDDATE) and Schedule Time
(SCDTIME) by default the values are *CURRENT
8.
What happens, when OPNQRYF command is used with out an OVRDBF
command?
9.
How do you pass a numeric value to a SBMJOB command as a parameter?
10.
Why do we use a logical file rather than an open query file?
General
1.
Can Library QTEMP be deleted using the command DLTLIB (Y/N)?
Answer: N (System Libraries cant be deleted)
2.
Can deletion of a spool file remove the job from the system (Y/N)?
Answer: Y
3.
Can a batch job change its library list (Y/N)?
Answer: Y
4.
What is RCLRSC?
Lateral Thinking
1.
The Danish government issues all the staff in one-government department
free biscuits every morning. The biscuits are not for the staff's own
consumption, but are given away for their own protection. Why does the
government do this?
Answer:
The Danish government issues dog biscuits to all its postal delivery
people every morning so that they can use them to distract hostile
dogs.
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1. Define a shared access path?
To share the open data path by various programs in a same job.
2. What is the difference between array and a multiple occurrence data structure?
The values stored in array dont vary. In the other hand, we can store the
Different values in same variables at various stages.
3. What is *INZSR used for?
It is special type of RPG/400 subroutine, which is executed automatically
at beginning of the program. It is a good place to code initializes the variables.
4. How can you execute a command from within an RPG program without calling
a CLP program?
By calling QCMDEXC application program interface we can execute a CL command
with in an RPG program.
5. What is the purpose of the N in the following calculation specification?
C KEY CHAIN FILE N 99
If you specify N in 53rd position, the record will not be locked if you try to read
the locked record. It is a way of avoiding the record lock.
6. Which of the following operations does NOT zero the field FLDA defined as 4,0?
C MOVE *ZEROS FLDA
C Z-ADD *ZEROS FLDA
C Z-ADD 0 FLDA
C MOVE *ALL0 FLDA
C SUB FLDA FLDA
C MOVE 0000 FLDA
C CLEAR FLDA
C MOVE *BLANKS FLDA
The last instruction does NOT zero the field FLDA.
7. How can you check for a records existence without causing and I/O (CHAIN/
READ)?
With the help of File Information Data Structure, we can check existence of
records in a physical file. The code is described below:
In File description continuation line (IPFK),
KINFDS RCDS
IRCDS DS
I *RECORD #RCDS
with the above code we can check the existence of records in a file without
causing I/O operation.
8. Define what a data area is along with a brief example of what it may be used
for?
Data area is a storage area to store limited information.
Example: a new and unique customer number is generated whenever a new
customer is added to customer master file.
Data area keeps track of last record added and add 1 to it. Through program we
can access new customer number.
9. Define what a data queue is along with a brief example of what it may be used
for?
Data queues provides communication between programs by calling APIs
QSNDDTAQ and QRCVDTAQ along with parameters like data queue name, library
in which data queue exists, variable to store the number of characters to be sent,
variable to store the information to be sent. We can send the same data queue to
the many programs.
10. What is the purpose of the following?
I CLOSED C STAT01
I OPEN C STAT02
It is a type of initializing the variables in I-spec. and these are further used in C-
spec.
11. What is the difference between UDATE and the system date?
UDATE supports two-digit year. The format is *MDY (MMDDYY).
*DATE (system date) supports four digit year. The format is *MDYY (MMDDYYYY).
12. List some of the commonly used commands for debugging
STRDBG(for batch jobs), STRISDB.
13. Define the RCVF command?
RCVF command used to receive the records either from the data base file or
device file.
14. Define the purpose of the %SST function?
To extract the information from the specified string.
15. Define the purpose of the *CAT function?
To concatenate the two strings into a one string.
16. Define the purpose of the *BCAT function?
To concatenate the two strings by placing a single blank in a resultant.
17. Describe the difference between the DOWxx and DOUxx operations?
DOWxx : If the condition becomes true, then only the group of instructions
allowed executing.
DOUxx : Irrespective of condition, it will execute at least one time.
18. Define the purpose of the LEAVE operation?
If you specify LEAVE, the control transfers to the statement below the ENDDO.
19. Define the purpose of the ITER operation?
If you specify the ITER, the groups of statements are allowed to execute
repeatedly.
20. List the steps/commands necessary to accomplish the following:
a. Copy data from the file ORDHDR into file ORDHIST
b. The file ORDHIST may or may not exist
c. If the file ORDHDR does exist, it may or may not contain data
d. The file ORDHIST may or may not contain data, if the file does contain data the
old data should be erased
Commands: a. CPYF FILE(ORDHDR) TOFILE(ORDHIST)
b. CPYF FILE (ORDHDR) TOFILE (ORDHIST) CRTFILE (*YES)
c. CPYF FILE (ORDHDR) TOFILE (ORDHIST) *ADD
d. CPYF FILE (ORDHDR) TOFILE (ORDHIST) *REPLA
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21. What is the purpose of the following?
FORDHDR1 IF E K DISK
ORDHDRF KRENAMEORDHDRF1
In order to rename the record format of a data base file in a program,
we can use the above steps. Purpose of renaming is: If the record format name is
similar in two files and if both are used in a same program, the program will not
compile. Hence we have to rename either of the file.
22. What is the purpose of the following
C/COPY QRPGSRC,ORDERR
During the compilation the source code of ORDERR copy book is copied into the
existing program. Where as /COPY is compiler directive statement.
23. What is the purpose of the following
FORDHDR1 CF E WORKSTN
$2SFN SFILE FMT2
The above line indicates that, $2SFN is a relative record number and FMT2 is
name of the subfile record format.
24. What is the purpose of the following
I UDS
I 1 60ORDER#
I 7 90LINE#
The purpose is to define the variables in I-Spec and these are further used in C-
spec. Where as U indicates data area data structure? The above code is used to
update the data area value through the program. The letter U indicates that the
defined data structure is a data area data structure.
25. What is the purpose of the following?
A CSRLOC (F1ROW F1COL)
Using this record level keyword, you can specify cursor location on an output
operation to the record format you are defining. The program sends output after
setting the cursor location.
26. What is the difference between SFLCLR and SFLINZ?
SFLCLR : It clears the subfile.
SFLINZ : First it clears the subfile and initiliazing the numeric variables with zeros
and alphanumeric variables with characters.
27. Define the purpose/use for SFLRNA?
Using this, we can make specified subfile record format inactive.
28. Define what the operation will do, the purpose of the result field and the
purpose of *IN66?
HI LO EQ
C CALL CVTDAT DTPRM 66
The above statement causes, call the program and pass the parameter.
29. Define each of the following operation codes
a. READ To read the records sequentially.
b. READE To read the equal key records
c. READP To read the previous records
d. READC To read the records from the workstation file (Subfile).
e. REDEP To read the equal key previous records.
30. Define the purpose of the following code (If you know, how would this be
written in RPG ILE)
HI LO EQ
C *IN66 DOUEQ *OFF
C KEY1 CHAIN FILEA 90 66
C 66 CALL PGM1 PRM
C ENDDO
Whenever the indicator *IN66 becomes *OFF, the control transfers after ENDDO
statement. Otherwise, it reads the records from the data base file based on
indicator specified on HI position. If the specified indicator on LO position
becomes *OFF, then only CALL statement will execute.
31. How do you set the keywords SFLSIZ and SFLPAG if you want the subfile to
dynamically expand?
SFLSIZ > SFLPAG.
32. When would you use or not use this approach?
It is the most desirable method in building a real time applications. We can use at
all the times.
33. How can you detect and handle a record lock situation?
If you try to read the locked record, we can get system defined message i.
e. , the program will ended abnormally. With the help of File Information Data
Structure we can handle record lock situation. Generally it will happen, when the
same file of type U used in different programs.
34. How can you detect overflow for a print program that prints multiple lines per
cycle?
You specify the indicators OA through OG and OV in 33 34 columns in a printer
file. This indicator automatically set on whenever overflow occurs on a type of
page.
35. How would you design the process for a nightly, high volume check producing
process that needs to select only records that are flagged to be processed?
With the help of OPNQRYF Clp command, we can select the records from the data
base file. The process involves following steps:
Steps: 1. OVRDBF with SHARE (*YES)
2. OPNQRYF
3. CALL the program
4. DLTOVR
5. CLOF
36. How would you join 3 separate fields, a first name, middle initial and last
name together as 1 field with proper spacing? You can describe in either RPG
and/or RPG ILE (Integrated Language Environment)
MOVE Dr. FNAME 3
MOVE JOHN MNAME 4
MOVE WATSON LNAME 6
FNAME CAT MNAME: 1 VAR1 8
VAR1 CAT LNAME:1 VAR2 15
DSPLY VAR2
MOVE *ON *INLR
37. When PGMA calls PGMB for the first time PGMB executes the *INZSR. PGMB
uses the RETRN operation to return to PGMA. When PGMA call PGMB the second
time is the *INZSR executed?
If you specify RETRN in called program, the *INZSR will not execute again.
38. Show 2 ways to convert a date from YYMMDD to MMDDYY (MULT operation
not acceptable)
1) CVTDAT DATE() RTNVAR( ) FROMFMT( ) TOFMT( )
Source code is required to convert from one date format to another date format.
The source code in CLP is given below:
PGM
DCL VAR(&VAR1) LENGTH(6) TYPE(*CHAR) VALUE(YYMMDD)
DCL VAR(&RCVD) LENGTH(6) TYPE(*CHAR)
DCL VAR(&VAR2) LENGTH(4) TYPE(*CHAR)
DCL VAR(&VAR3) LENGTH(2) TYPE(*CHAR)
CHGVAR VAR(&VAR2) VALUE(%SST(&VAR1 3 4))
CHGVAR VAR(&VAR3) VALUE(%SST(&VAR1 1 2))
CHGVAR VAR(&RCVD) VALUE(&VAR2 *CAT &VAR3)
SNDMSG MSG(&RCVD) TOUSR(*USRPRF)
ENDPGM
39. Determine the value of the result field
a. Cost = $110. 00
b. Tax = 20%
c. MarkUp= 05%
d. Sale = 10%
C Eval TotalCost = ((Cost * MarkUp) * Tax)) Sale
= 1. 0$
40. Define the purpose of Factor 1 the Operation Code and *IN15 in following
code
HI LO EQ
C *YMD Test(D) yymmddDate 15
If the factor 1 value matches with factor2 value, the indicator specified in EQ
comes *ON.
41. Describe the function of SETLL operation in RPG language?
The SETLL operation positions a file at the next record with a key or relative
record number that is greater than or equal to key or relative record number
specified in factor1.
42. Describe the function of SETGT operation in RPG language?
The SETGT operation positions a file at the next record with a key or relative
record number that is greater than key or relative record number specified in
factor 1.
43. What is the purpose of Level Check parameter in a Physical file?
Specifies whether the level identifiers of the record formats in the physical file are
checked when the file is opened by the program.
44. Define a Job Queue?
Job queues are queues of batch jobs waiting to be processed.
45. Define a Output Queue?
Output queues are queues of jobs waiting to be printed.
46. What is the function of CPYSPLF command?
It copies the spooled file to the data base file.
47. What is the function of CPYF command?
To copy the data from the one file to another.
48. What is the function of CRTDUPOBJ command?
To create the replica from the original object.
49. Define Subsystem?
Subsystem is nothing but it provides specialized environment to complete the
execution of jobs.
50. What are different types of Substems?
QBATCH, QINTER, QSPL, QCMN, QCTL, QBASE.
51. Define a Batch Job?
* A user request the job.
* The job is created (job name is assigned, job attributes are allocated)
* The job is placed on a job queue
* The sub system QBATCH takes the job from job queue and starts it.
* Output generated by the batch job is placed on an output queue.
* The spool sub system prints the output on the output queue.
52. Describe about Query/400?
Query/400 is a licensed program that uses a query to analyze and select the
information contained in the data base files and create a query report.
A query report can be:
* displayed on a workstation (screen)
* printed
* stored in another database file.
53. What is the CLP command to access a Query/400?
WRKQRY
54. Purpose of Overrides?
The basic purpose of Overrides is to temporarily change the attributes of a file. So
you dont have to create permanent files for every combination of attributes your
application might need. Overrides gives you the flexibility to use existing model
files and dynamically change their attributes.
55. Define Data Structure?
Data structures are specified in the Input specifications of an RPG/400 program to
define an area in storage and layouts of related sub fields.
56. What is the purpose of Data structure?
* Divide a field in to sub fields
* Change the format of a field
* Group non-contiguous data in a contiguous format
* Define an area of storage in more than one format
* Define Multiple occurrences of data structures.
57. List and explain the different type of data structures?
* Data area data structure
When the data area is defined in an RPG/400 program as a data area data
structure, its data is implicitly retrieved for processing and written back at the
end of the program. In the data area data structure, letter U must be entered to
define the data structure as a data area data structure.
* File information data structure
A file information data structure provides exception/error information that may
be occurred when processing a file during program execution. This type of data
structure contains pre defined sub fields that identify
* The name of the file for which the error occurred
* The record processed when the error occurred
* The operation being processed when the error occurred
* The status code number
* The RPG/400 routine in which the error occurred.
Exception errors may be controlled by testing for an error code in the *STATUS
field which is included in a file information data structure. Specifically, keywords
including *FILE, *RECORD, *OPCODE, *STATUS, *ROUTINE provide the
previously named information.
Program status data structure
Program status data structure however identity exception/errors that are
generated in the program by RPG/400 operations and not by a file. Note that
any code greater than 00099 is flagged as an exception/error. Four keywords
*STATUS, *ROUTINE, *PROGRAM, *PARMS are supported by a program status
data structure.
58. What is the purpose of DYNSLT keyword?
This is a file level keyword used in a logical file. If you specify this in a file level,
the system doesnt perform record selection until the program reads file. Then on
the Select/Omit criteria, it selects the records from the specified file.
59. What is the difference between access path and Dynamic select?
Dynamic select occurs whenever the program reads file. But access path occurs
before the file is read (but not necessarily). Because access path maintenance
performed on the file.
60. Why would you prefer OPNQRYF than logical file?
The main difference is : Logical file creates permanent object on the system.
OPNQRYF creates temporary access path.
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61. When would you prefer logical file than OPNQRYF?
The physical file you are working with very large, creating and using a logical file
will allow an application to perform faster than using an open query file. Since
access paths created by open query files are temporary, applications that use an
access path frequently will be more efficient using a logical file, since the access
path will not have to be rebuilt every time the file is open.
62. What the purpose of the keywords FIFO, LIFO, FCFO?
These keywords are used at file level. The purpose of each one is described
below:
FIFO: The duplicate key records will retrieved in first in first out order.
LIFO: The duplicate key records will retrieved in last in first out order.
FCFO: The duplicate key records will retrieved in first changed first out order.
63. What is the difference between regular logical file and join logical file?
Regular logical file contains more than one record format.
Record format name in regular logical file should be same based on the physical
file.
Join logical file contains only one record format.
Record format name in join logical file should be different.
Through logical file we can made changes in physical file.
Through join logical file we cant made changes in physical file.
64. Distinguish between logical file and physical file?
Physical file contains only one record format.
Logical file contains more than one record format.
Physical file contains actual data.
Logical file doesnt contains data but it provides view from the physical file.
65. What is field reference file?
Field reference file is a file, which contains field definitions and descriptions, and it
doesnt have member. Physical contains data derived by the field reference file.
66. What is the necessary keyword used in a physical file to refer field definitions
from the field reference file?
REF which is a file level keyword is necessary to define at file level in a physical
file. The syntax is as follows: REF(library name/name of the field reference file)
67. What is the purpose of reorganizing the physical file i. e. , RGZPFM?
Even if you delete the records in a physical file through the program, still the
space used by the deleted records not used by the other purpose. Hence using
RGZPFM command we can compress the deleted records space.
68. What is the purpose of CHGPF (Change physical file) command?
CHGPF command is used to change the attributes of a physical file. Attributes like
* Maximum number of members
* Member size
* Level check enforced
* Open data path is shared
69. What is purpose of declarative statement DEFN?
Depends on the factor 1 value it will do two things:
* If the factor1is *LIKE then DEFN opcode defines the new field based on the
attributes old field.
* If the factor 1 is *NAMVAR then DEFN opcodes defines the field as a data area.
70. What is the purpose of SFLNXTCHG keyword in a subfile?
Which is a subfile record format keyword. If you perform read on the subfile, the
internal indicator MDT (modified data tag) is automatically set off by the system.
If you again perform read on the
same records, records wont be read. Because internal indicator MDT would be
off. Hence you should be explicitly set
on the MDT by SFLNXTCHG keyword.
71. What is the difference between Array and Table?
Array: Array is stored any where in the body of the input records.
Table: Table is stored at the begining of the input records.
Array: We can access all the elements in array by specifying the array name.
Table: Only one table element can be accessed at a time.
Array: Array can be searched randomly.
Table: Table can be searched consecutively.
72. What are the different types of access paths maintained on the file?
Immediate: All the access paths (open and close) associated with a file will be
updated whenever changes made to a file.
Rebuild- only open access paths will update whenever changes made to the file.
Rebuild takes place whenever remaining access paths will be open.
Delay : Rebuild will not takes place.
73. How can you identify End of file in CLP program?
With the help of MONMSG MSGID(CPF0864) we can identify end of file in clp
program.
74. What is the difference between production library and test library ?
In debug mode, the files exists in production library not allowed to update.
In the other hand, the files exists in test library allowed to update.
75. What is message subfile?
Message subfile is special file contains multiple messages taken from program
message queue and placed in message sub file for display on the screen.
76. What are necessary keywords to code message subfile?
SFLMSGRCD, SFLMSGKEY, SFLPGMQ
77. What is the difference between SETON LR and RETRN?
If you specify SETON LR, all the files used in program will be closed.
If you specify RETRN, all the files used in program will remain open.
78. When will you use OPEN and CLOSE opcodes in RPG program?
If you specify the letter U at columns 73 74 in a file description specification
indicating that user control on a file. Hence we have to explicitly open and close
the file in a program.
79. What is difference between fully procedural file and primary file?
In primary file the records will be read and processed from begining to end. This
order is not changed.
In fully procedural file the records will be read and processed in any order. The
logic flow is controlled by the opcodes in RPG program.
80. What is the difference between externally described file and program
described file?
The field definitions and descriptions are defined out side of the program in a
externally described file. The field definitions and descriptions are defined in side
the program in a program described file.
81. How many primary files allowed in a program?
Only one primary file is allowed in program.
82. How many secondary files allowed in a program?
More than one secondary files are allowed in a program.
83. What is the purpose of RTVMBRD command?
In order to access the information related to member, we can RTVMBRD
command.
84. Define an Interactive Job?
* A user requests a job.
* Job is created and job name, job attributes are assigned.
* Job is placed on a job queue.
* The sub system QINTER takes the job from the job queue and starts
processing.
* The output generated by the interactive job is placed on the output queue
* The spool sub system QSPL prints the output.
85. How can you check the existence of object in a system?
With the help of CHKOBJ clp command, we can find existence of object on the
system.
The usage of command in clp is as follows:
CHKOBJ OBJ(JBA001DT) OBJTYPE(*DTAARA)
MONMSG MSGID(CPF9801) EXEC(DO)
CRTDTAARA DTAARA(QGPL/JBA001DT) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(6) +
VALUE(010196) TEXT(The last day that had job acct.+
data extracted)
ENDDO
RTVDTAARA DTAARA(JBA001DT *ALL) RTNVAR (&FROMDATE)
The execution of above steps is listed below:
steps
1: First it checks the data area object on the system.
2: If the data area object not found, the MONMSG command executes with
the help of message identifier, next we can dynamically create the data area.
3. If the data area object found, control transfers to statement below ENDDO.
It is always good CLP programming approach to check the object before you
rename, delete the objects on the system.
86. What is the purpose of FRCDTA (Force Data) keyword?
Use this record-level keyword to immediately display a record format, without
waiting for the next input or output/input operation.
87. What is the purpose of SFLFOLD and SFLDROP keywords?
SFLFOLD: To fold the second line of multiple line subfile.
SFLDROP: To drop the second line of multiple line subfile.
88. What is the function of DSPATR (display attributes) keyword?
Use this field level keyword in display file to specify one or more display attributes
for the field you are defining. You can specify the DSPATR keyword more than
once for the same field, and you can specify more than one attribute for the same
keyword. The following are valid attributes:
For All Fields
Display
Attribute Meaning
BL Blinking field
HI High Intensity
RI Reverse Image
CS Column separator
ND Non Display
PC Position cursor
UL Underline
For Input-Capable Fields Only
PR Protect contents of field from input keying
MDT Set modified data tag when displayed
OID Operator identification
SP Select by light pen
89. What is the purpose of PUTOVR (Put with explicit override) keyword?
Use this record-level keyword to permit the override of either display file
attributes or data contents of specific fields within a record displayed on the work
station device.
90. What is the purpose of OVRDTA (Override Data) keyword?
Use this field level keyword with PUTOVR keyword to override the existing the
data contents of a field already on the display.
91. What is the maximum number of record formats in DSPF?
1024 (One thousand and twenty four)
92. What is the maximum number of fields under a record format of physical file?
8000 (eight thousand)
93. What is the maximum number of parameters allowed in RPG?
255 (Two hundred and fifty five)
94. What is the maximum number of parameters allowed in CLP?
43 (Forty three)
95. What is the maximum number of subroutines allowed in RPG?
254 (Two hundred and fifty four)
96. What is the maximum number of files allowed in RPG?
50 (Fifty including eight printer file)
97. What is maximum number of Arrays allowed in RPG?
250 (Two hundred and Fifty )
98. Where can you specify an indicator in LOKUP operation?
In EQ position.
99. What is a Member?
It is a subset of data records of a physical file.
100. What is a Physical file?
Physical file nothing but a table contains a only one record format in which we
can describe the field definitions and descriptions.
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101. What is a Logical file?
It is nothing but a logical view provided by the physical file.
102. What is Join Logical file?
Join logical file joins more than one file. The maximum of number of files allowed
to join is 32 (thirty two).
103. What are the necessary keywords for the Join Logical file?
JDFTVAL, JFILE, JOIN, JFLD, JREF.
104. What is a Non-join logical file?
It only provides logical view based on the physical file. This is also called as
regular logical file.
105. What is the necessary keyword for Non-join logical file?
PFILE (which is record level keyword)
106. How many levels are there in a Physical file?
Four levels. They are File level, Record level, Field level, Key field level.
107. What is the use of UNIQUE keyword and what level it is defined?
It will avoid to enter duplicate key values. We have to define it in a file level.
108. At what level S,O are defined and what they will do?
S, O are to defined at key field level. The purpose Select/Omit logic is depends
on the criteria (condition) given at the key field level (At function entry) it selects
and omits the records. The S/O is allowed in Logical file only.
109. What is the difference between Packed decimal and Zoned decimal?
Packed decimal : One digit occupies 1 byte.
Zoned decimal : One digit occupies 2 bytes.
110. What is default data type (if you define decimals 0) in Physical file?
Packed decimal
111. What is default data type for the fields(sub fields) defined in data structures
in RPG?
Zoned decimal
112. What is the use of JDFTVAL in join logical file?
If you specify JDFTVAL at file level, even the primary file record does not match
with secondary file record, the join takes place.
113. Is it possible to create a physical file without DDS?
Yes. With the help of CRTPF we can achieve this. But we have to give record
length.
114. What is a Keyed physical file?
Defining a field as a key in physical file. Hence we can access records through the
key field.
115. What is a composite key?
Defining more than one key as a key field in physical file.
116. What is arrival sequence?
The records will be accessed the way in which records are added to physical file.
117. What is the maximum number of key fields allowed defining in a physical
file?
120
118. What is acronym of RPG?
Report Program Generator
119. What is the native language of AS/400?
RPG/400
120. Why RPG/400 is famous?
* Easy to code and analyze.
* Supports externally described files.
121. How many specifications are there in RPG/400? What are they?
There are seven specifications are exits in RPG/400. They are listed below:
* Header Specification
* File Description specification
* Extension specification
* Line counter specification
* Input specification
* Calculation specification
* Output specification
122. When do you use F-spec. continuation line ?
* In order to refer the named record format as a subfile record format in the
program.
* In order to rename the record format of a database file in a program.
* In order to define a named data structure as a file information data structure.
123. What are the various types of device files?
Display files, printer files, discket files, tape files etc. ,
124. When do you explicitly open files and close files in an RPG program?
If you specify the letter U at column 73-74, you need to be open and close files
explicitly in a RPG program.
125. How do you know that records are locked?
By using a command WRKOBJLCK.
126. What is the purpose of Indicators in RPG?
In order to control the logic flow, we can use indicators in RPG.
127. How do you read data area in an RPG program?
With the help of IN opcode, we can access the data area record in to the
program.
128. What are the different types of Data Areas?
The different types of Data Areas are general data area, local data area, group
data area, pip (program initialization parameter data area) data area.
*General Data Area It can be created by user implicitely or explicitly
It can be referred by any other jobs.
It can be associated with a library.
It can be created, deleted by the user.
* Local Data Area It can not be referred by any other job.
It is automatically created and deleted by the system.
It is not associated with any library.
*Group Data Area It is automatically created and deleted by the system
We can access the group data area value through clp.
It is meant for group jobs.
*Pip Data Area It is meant for pre start jobs.
129. What are various techniques to pass parameters from one program to
another?
PLIST, CALL, TFRCTL
130. Which single RPG opcode performs both SETLL and READE?
CHAIN
131. What is term CUA , SAA?
Common User Access
System Application Architecture
132. Why is AS/400 called Object Oriented Machine?
Everything on the AS/400 System that can be stored and retrieved is contained in
the object.
133. What is the version of OS/400 that we have?
V4R2 (Version 4. 0 Release 2. 0)
134. What is DDM ?
Distribution Data Management is a function of the OS/400 that allows an
application program or user on one system to use database files stored on remote
system.
135. What is an Object?
An object is any thing that exists in and occupies space in storage and on which
operation can be performed.
136. How are the objects stored on AS/400?
All objects are stored on AS/400 in a single level storage. In this method all
objects are referenced by one virtual address which is translated in to a physical
address whether it is an auxiliary storage or main memory.
137. What is a Library in AS/400?
A library in AS/400 is an object that serve(acts) as a repository for other objects.
138. Name few IBM supplied libraries?
QGPL, QTEMP, QSYS, QUSRTOOL, QCBL, QRPG
139. What is library list ?
A list that indicates libraries used for the process and the order in which it has to
be searched System identifies it in *LIBL.
140. How many libraries can be there in library list ?
Total 40 (15 system and 25 application)
141. What is Folder?
A Folder is a named object that is used as a directory for documents and other
folders.
Folders can be filed with in another folder.
142. What is Spool file, Why is it required?
A file that holds output data to be processed, such as information waiting to be
printed.
143. What is Job, What are the attributes of a Job?
A Job is a basic unit of work on AS/400.
The attributes are:
Job Number Unique system generated sequential number
Job Name Any user defined name (Max 10 char)
User Name Who initiated the job.
144. What is Job description?
A Job description defines an environment in which a batch job or an interactive
job to be executed.
145. What is the difference between Interactive & Batch Job?
Interactive Job: A Job started for a person who signon to a workstation.
Batch Job : A predefined group of processing actions submitted to the system to
be performed.
146. What is Group Job?
A Group Job is attached to one workstation and a user. There should be an initial
group job and it can be branched to many other group jobs. The group jobs can
have different library lists and different output, message queues. Group Job is
useful in enhancing the programmers productivity. It is as though logging into the
same user-id many times.
147. What are the two main attributes, which govern the execution of a job?
Run time priority and Time slice
148. What is Sub-System?
Sub-Systems are specific user defined partitions of the CPU where various jobs
may be executed. One subsystem can have more than one active job at a time.
149. What is a Device file?
A device file contains the description of how data is to be presented to a program
from a device or vice versa. Device file can be Printer, Disk, Tape and Remote
system.
150. What is an ICF file?
A device file that allows a program on the system to communicate with program
in other system.
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151. What is a message file?
It is a file which contains the messages of an application. For example all RPG/
400 messages are stored in a file, all COBOL/400 messages are stored in a file.
152. What is a job log?
A record of request submitted to system be a job. The message related to the
requests, and action performed by the system on the log. The system program
maintains it.
153. What is the purpose of OPNQRYF (Open Query File)?
OPNQRYF is used to select certain records of the database file based on the
QRYSLT (Query select ) condition.
154. How to create files dynamically without DDS?
Through OPNQRYF
155. What command must be executed before executing OPNQRYF command?
OVRDBF (Override Data base file)
156. What is Data Area?
Data area is an object used to hold data for access by any job running on the
system. A data area can be locked to a single user, thus preventing other users
from processing at the same time.
157. What are the types of data areas?
User defined Data Area, Local Data Area (LDA), Group Data Area (GDA), Program
Initialization Parameter (PIP) Data Area.
158. What is LDA?
LDA is created by the system for each job in the system, including auto-start
jobs, jobs started on the system by a reader, and subsystem monitor jobs.
159. What is the type, length of a LDA?
*CHAR, 1024 bytes
160. What is GDA?
The system creates a GDA when an interactive job becomes group jobs. Only one
GDA can exists for group.
161. How to create a user defined (general) data area?
Using CRTDTAARA command
162. What are the different ways to input data into data area?
CHGDTAARA (using CL)
Using OUT opcode in RPG
163. How to retrieve data from data area?
Using RTVDTAARA command in CL.
Using IN opcode in RPG
164. What are the valid user defined data area types?
CHAR, NUMERIC and LOGICAL
165. How can a data area be locked after being updated?
Using OUT *LOCK
166. What is the use of Data Queues?
Data queue is a type of system object that you can create. Data Queues are used
in Program to program communication.
167. How to create a data queues?
Using CRTDTAQ command.
168. What are the valid data types in Data Queue?
Char, Numeric, and Logical
169. What are the two types of read performed on data queues?
Read with lock, and read without lock.
170. How do you use DEBUG utility?
STRDBG program-name UPDPROD(*YES)
171. What is an authorization list?
A lists of two or more user Ids & their authorities for system resources. The
system identifies it an object type *AUTL
172. How do you grant authority?
Using GRTOBJAUT command
173. What are the types of object authorities?
*USE, *CHANGE, *ADD, *DLT, *READ, *UPD, *ALL, *EXCLUDE, *OBJEXIST,
*OBJMGT, *OBJOPR
174. How do you put jobs in batch mode?
SBMJOB
175. What is the use of OVRDBF ?
You can use the Override with Database file (OVRDBF) command to replace the
database file named in a CL program or to change certain parameters of the
existing database file.
176. What is the use of OVRPRTF ?
Override with Printer file (OVRPRTF) command is used to override certain
parameters of the printer files used in the program or to replace the printer file.
177. How to change file attributes such as size, file wait time, record wait time
etc. , permanently?
Using CHGPF command
178. What is the use purpose of CRTCMD?
To create user defined command.
179. What is class of service ?
A set of link and node characteristics associated with a session.
180. How to see active jobs of the system.
Using WRKACTJOB command
181. How do you detect unused spool storage?
Using Reclaim Spool Storage.
182. What are the functions of Remote Job Entry (RJE) ?
Allows user of AS/400 system to submit jobs and receive jobs from a host
system.
183. What is the function of RJE Conversion Utility?
It converts compressed data written to an AS/400 database file to decompressed
data written to another AS/400 database, diskette, or device file.
184. What process the command SBMRJEJOB does?
Sends RJE input stream to host system
185. What is journaling & Commitment Control?
Journaling is a function which records the changes in a file in a journal. These
record images are used to recover the changes in the file should the system
ends abnormally. Commitment control is a function that allows you to define and
process a number of changes to database files as a single unit (transaction).
186. What is the purpose of STRCMTCTL command?
Starts commitment control for files that are being journalled.
187. What are the system objects required for journalling?
Journal receiver, journal and PFs to be journalled.
188. What are the different definition levels in Data Description Specifications?
File level, Record level, Field level, Join level, Keyfield level, Select/Omit level.
189. What the difference between Source Physical File and Physical File?
A Source Physical File contains the source for the various objects created this file
has specific structure.
A Physical File contains data, and the record format can be different for different
physical files.
190. What is an access path?
The order in which the database fields are organized for processing in the
program.
191. What are all the different types of access path?
Arrival sequence access path. Keyed sequence access path.
192. What is the default value for the number of increment for the physical file?
Three
193. When does the DFT keyword in PF be used?
To specify the default value it a field.
194. What is Multi-format logical file?
Logical which uses fields from two or more physical files.
195. What is the Select and Omit criteria in logical file?
This is used to specify rules for the Selection/Omission of records from a Physical
File.
196. Can fields be concatenated INa logical file level?
Yes. by using CONCAT keyword
197. When would the ALL keyword be used?
Use with Select or Omit, to select/omit records.
199. What are the different types of keywords in display files?
File level, Record format level, Field level
200. What is the maximum number of records you can specify in a display file?
1024
201. How can a screen field that has changed since the last output operation be
detected ?
Attach the MDT (modified data tag) attribute to the field, to detect whether field
has been changed as a result of user input.
202. What would be the effect on the field where reverse image, underline and
highlight display attributes were active?
The result is same as if you had specified ND.
203. What is the use of DSPATR(MDT) keyword?
Sets on the modified Data Tag of the field. The Data Tag detect whether the field
has been changed as a result of user input.
204. If DSPATR(PC) and CSRLOC were specified for a format, which keyword
would have priority?
CSRLOC gains priority.
205. Can error messages as a result of a COMP, RANGE or VALUES keyword be
overridden?
Yes, through CHKMSGID keyword.
206. What the purpose of OVRDTA, OVRATA keywords?
OVRDTA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override the existing data
contents of a field or record already on the display.
OVRATA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override the existing
display attributes of a field or record already on the display.
207. How can a message from a message file appear as a constant on the
screen?
By using MSGCON (message constant) keyword.
208. In conjunction with what other keyword must OVRDTA and OVRATA be
used?
PUTOVR keyword must used.
209. What is the purpose of the INDARA keyword?
This File-level keyword is used to remove option and response indicators from the
buffer and places them in 99-byte separate indicator area.
210. Explain the purpose of KEEP and ASSUME keywords?
KEEP: Keep the display from being deleted when the display file is closed.
ASSUME: It is used to specify that the OS/400 program is to assume that this
record is already shown on the display
when this file is opened.
211. Explain the use of DFTWRT display keyword?
No records will be displayed until there is any I/O operation.
212. What is the purpose of FRCDTA keyword ?
Immediately display a record format without waiting for the next I/O operation.
213. What keyword must be used with PROTECT keyword?
OVERLAY
214. What is Subfile?
Subfile is group of records of same record format and can be read from or write
to the display in a single operation.
215. What are all the contents of subfile?
Subfile Record Format, Subfile Control Record Format, Relative Record Number,
Subfile Record Number, Associated Subfile Keywords.
216. What are the two record formats a subfile contain ?
Subfile record forma (SFL), and subfile control record forma (SFLCTL).
217. What is SFLPAG and SFLSIZ ?
SFLPAG : it is an attribute which specifies the number of records that can be
displayed in a screen.
SFLSIZ : it is an attribute which specifies the number of records can be stored in
subfile.
218. What is the maximum number of subfiles that can be specified in a display
file,
512
219. Maximum number of subfiles that can Defined in a RPG program for one
display file is
24
220. Maximum number of subfiles that can be active for a single file is?
12
221. Can more than one subfile record be displayed on one line?
Yes, by using SFLLIN keyword.
222. How do you specify the number of records to roll in a subfile?
Use SFLROLVAL keyword in DDS along with number, which specifies the number
of records to scroll at a time.
223. How will you display a particular page in subfile?
Move a valid relative record number (RRN) in the field specified using SFLRCDNBR
keyword in DDS.
224. How to pick up the changed records every time in a subfile after the first
change made?
Seton SFLNXTCHG keyword indicator and update the subfile record.
225. What is the use of SFLEND keyword?
By specifying this keyword, the Bottom/More message could be displayed at end
of screen.
226. How to toggle between single line and Multi line display of a particular
record in a subfile?
Using SFLDROP keyword.
227. Explain the difference between defining Subfile and Message-subfile?
Subfile record is defined by SFL keyword, where as Message subfile is defined by
SFLMSG keyword.
228. What are the different types of variables available in CL?
DEC, CHAR, LGL
229. How do you pass parameters in CL?
Using PARM keyword.
230. What is difference between CAT, TCAT, BCAT?
CAT Concatenate two variables or constants into one continuous string.
BCAT Truncates all trailing blanks in the first character string, one blank is
inserted, then the two character strings
are concatenated.
TCAT Truncates all trailing blanks in the first character string, the two character
strings
are concatenated.
231. What are the different types of messages in CL?
Immediate message, Break message, Program message, User message
232. How to trap errors in CL?
By using Monitor Message Command (MONMSG)
233. What is the maximum length of a variable name in CL?
Maximum 11 characters (including &)
234. What are the limitations of CL (compare to RPG) ?
you can not use CL program to ADD or UPDATE records in database files.
Use Printer or ICF files.
Use Program described files.
Use the concept of subfile (to display more than one record), but a single output
message subfile is a special type of
subfile that is supported well in CL.
Use subroutines.
You cannot declare more than one object (file) in a CL programme.
235. What is the use of Header Specification in RPG/400?
It identifies by H in column 6, provides informaion about generating and running
programs.
236. When will DUMP and DEBUG opcodes be ignored?
If blank is specified in position 15 of H specs.
237. Specify different indicators used in RPG?
Overflow indicators
Record Identifying Indicators
Field Indicators
Resulting Indicators
Control Level Indicators
237. What are Control level indicators?
L1 to L9 used to identify certain fields on control fields and then used to condition
which operations are to be processed at detail or total calculation or output time.
238. What is the use of E specification in RPG?
Extension Specs describes all record address files, arrays and tables.
239. What is the use of L specs in RPG?
Line counter specification can be used to describe printer file to indicate the
length of the form and number of lines per page.
240. In which specification the report layout can be defined?
O Specification.
241. How many files can be defined in F specs?
50
242. How many printer files can be defined in F specs ?
8
243. Give three main purposes of File specification ?
To define files, to describe the files, to assign the files to specified devices.
244. How do you specify page overflow indicator for printer files in RPG?
Specify an indicator in position 33-34 of F specification.
245. What is a Primary File?
It is used in RPG Program Cycle to automatically read records in a cycle.
246. Can a indexed file be accessed in arrival sequence in RPG program?
Yes.
247. What is a Program Described file in RPG?
The field name and length of the fields are defined with in the RPG program.
248. What is externally described file ?
All information about the fields is specified in DDS and the RPG program can use
them with in the program.
249. Can you specify a display file to be used in the following modes Input,
Output, or Combined modes ?
Yes.
250. What is match field indicator?
Matching record indicator is seton when all the matching fields in the record of a
secondary file matches with all the matching fields of a record in a primary file.
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251. What is the length of a variable in RPG?
6 Characters.
252. When is a TAG statement used in RPG?
It is used as Label.
253. What opcode could be used to test an alphanumeric field for all numeric
values?
TESTN
254. What opcode will be used to test the zone of a character field?
TESTZ
255. How to read database records without locking them?
Put N in position 53 of C specs.
256. What does CHECK opcode is used?
The check operation verifies that each character in the base string (factor 2) is
among the character indicated in the comparator string (factor 1).
257. What does SR in columns 7-8 of C specs mean?
Calculation operation is a part of RPG subroutine.
258. What is SCAN and XLATE?
SCAN operation scans a character string (base string) contained in factor 2 for a
substring (compare string ) contained in factor 1.
XLATE operation translates characters in source string (factor 2 ) to the from and
to strings (factor 1 ) and put into the result field.
259. How do you use commitment control in RPG program ?
Using COMIT operation. Makes all changes to the files that have been specified
in output operation since the previous COMIT or the begining of operations under
commitment control(if there has been no previous COMIT or ROLBK operation).
260. How do you use exceptional write in C specs?
Using EXCPT opcode.
261. What does the opcode FREE do?
The FREE operation removes a program from the list of activated programs, frees
static storage and ensures program initialization (first cycle processing) the next
time program is called. It does not close file or unlock data area.
262. What does opcode POST do?
Puts information in INFDS.
263. What is the maximum number of elements in an array?
9999
264. Can we define Multi-dimensional arrays in RPG?
No.
265. What is XFOOT opcode?
Adds all the elements in a numeric array, and places the sum in the result field.
266. How can we sort an array?
By using SORTA opcode.
267. How can the user implicitly open and close the files in RPG program ?
Enter UC in position 71-72 of F specs.
Use OPEN and CLOSE opcodes in RPG program to open and close files.
268 How many parameters can be defined in a RPG program. ?
255
269. What is File Information Data Structure?
File Information Data structure (INFDS) can be defined for each file to make
file exception/error information available to the program. A file information
data structure contains predefined subfields that identify: the name of the file
for which the exception/error occurred. the record being processed when the
exception/error occurred or the record that caused the exception/error. The last
operation being processed when the exception/error occurred.
The status code. The RPG routine in which the exception/error occurred.
270. What is Program Status Data Structure?
A Program status DS can defined to make program exception/error information
available to an RPG program.
DS is defined as program status DS by an S in position 18 of the DS statement.
*STATUS contains status code.
*ROUTINE : contains name of routine in which the exception/error occurred
*PARMS : contains the number parameters passed to this program from the
calling program.
271. What is the maximum number of times Multiple Occurrences DS can occur in
a program?
9999
272. What are all the compiler directive statements?
/TITLE, /SPACE, /EJECT, /COPY
273. What is SAA?
Systems Application Architecture (SAA) is a collection of selected software
interfaces, conventions, and protocols that will provide a consistent framework
across the System/370, AS/400 and PS/2.
274. During execution, an RPG/400 program automatically follows a sequence of
operations for each record that is processed. The built-in program cycle includes
the following logical steps.
1. reading input (READ)
2. processing calculations (PROCESS)
3. writing output (WRITE)
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275. What is the Function of PDM?
Productivity tool for copying, deleting, scanning, changing & creating source files.
276. What is the function of SEU ?
A utility for editing programming language source code.
277. What is the use of SDA ?
Screen Design Aid is used to create display files interactively.
278. What is a library in AS/400 ?
Library in AS/400 is an object that serves as a repository for other objects.
279. Name few IBM supplied libraries ?
GPL, QTEMP, QUSRTOOL, QSYS, QRPG & QCBL.
280. What is a library list ?
Library list that indicates libraries used for the process and the order in which it
has to be
searched. System identifies it in *LIBL.
281. How many libraries can be there in a library list ?
Total 40 (15 system and 25 application).
DDS Data Description Specification.
Source Physical File contains the source for the various objects created. This file
has a specific structure.
RPG, CLP, DSPF, PRTF, etc.
A-spec
UNIQUE, PFILE, REFFLD
282. What is the difference between Physical and Logical files ?
Physical file contains data, where as Logical file serves as a access path to
database.
283. What does the keyword UNIQUE mean ?
Records with duplicate key values are not allowed.
284. What is FCFO, FIFO, LIFO in Database environment ?
These are file level keywords which are used to access the records in the order
FCFO : First Changed First Out
FIFO : First In First Out
LIFO : Last In Fist Out
285. How many record formats can you have in a Physical file and in a Logical
file ?
Physical file can contain only one record format, Logical file can contain more
than one record format.
286. What is Multi-format logical file ?
Logical which uses fields from two or more physical files.
287. What is keyword PFILE specifies ?
PFILE is used define the Physical file being referenced.
288. What is a Join Logical File, Can it be used for Update ?
Logical file that combines more than one physical file.
Update is not possible through JLF.
289. Is it possible to join the same file to itself ?
Yes.
290. What does SDA stands for ?
Screen Design Aid.
291. What is the symbol used for defining a new field in SDA?
+.
292. What is the symbol used for shifting fields in SDA?
< , >.
293. What is the symbol used for copying & moving new field in SDA?
Copying : - & ==.
Moving : - & =.
294. What is the symbol used to get name & length of a field in SDA?
? .
*DATE, *TIME.
295. How can a screen field that has changed since the last output operation be
detected ?
Attach the MDT attribute to the field, to detect whether field has been changed as
a result of user input.
296. What would be the effect on the field where reverse image, underline and
highlight display attributes are active ?
The result is same as if you had specified ND.
297. What is the purpose of OVRDTA and OVRATA keywords ?
OVRDTA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override the existing data
contents of a field or record already on the display.
OVRATA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override the existing
display attributes of a field or record already on the display.
298. What keyword must be used with PROTECT keyword ?
OVERLAY
299. What is RPG ?
Report Program Generator.
300. What are the different types of specification available in RPG/400 ?
Control Spec.( H )
File Spec.( F )
Extension Spec.( E )
Line counter Spec.( L )
Input Spec.( I )
Calculation Spec.( C )
Output Spec.( O )
301. Is it necessary to define all formats ? Which are mandatory and which are
Optional ?
No, all are Optional.
302. What is the use of E specification in RPG ?
Extension Specs describes all record address files, arrays and tables.
303. In which specification can a report layout be defined ?
O Specification.
304. How many files can be defined in F specs ?
A maximum of 50 files.
305. Can an indexed file be accessed in arrival seQuence in RPG program ?
Yes.
306. In which specification Data Structures can be defined?
I Spec.
307. When is a TAG statement used in RPG ?
It is used as a Label.
308. What are the different Opcodes available in RPG for Database access ?
READ, CHAIN, WRITE, UPDAT, DELET, SETLL, SETGT, READE, READP, REDPE,
OPEN, CLOSE, FORCE, NEXT, UNLCK.
309. How can database records be read without lock ?
Put N in position 53 of C specs.
310. What does CHECK opcode do ?
The check operation verifies that each character in the base string (factor 2) is
among the ` character indicated in the comparator string(factor 1).
311. In conjunction with which statements can ORxx and ANDxx conditions be
used ?
DOUxx, DOWxx, IFxx, and WHxx.
312. What does opcode POST do ?
Puts information in INFDS.
313. Can you have multiple key lists for a single file ?
Yes.
314. What are the different types of arrays available in RPG ?
Pre-execution time array.
Compile time array.
Execution time array.
315. Can we define Multi-dimensional arrays in RPG ?
No.
316. What is XFOOT opcode ?
Adds all the elements in a numeric array, and places the sum in the result field.
317. During input operation which indicator position is seton if there is a record
lock?
LO indicator position is seton.
318. What is the difference between *LIKE and *NAMVAR ?
*LIKE defines the variables as in database.
*NAMVAR is used to define variables as data area.
319. Where will control be passed after the execution of the *PSSR subroutine if
the factor2 of the ENDSR is blank ?
Control will return to the next sequential instruction.
320. What is the maximum number of subfiles that can specified in a display file ?
512
The maximum number of subfiles that can defined in a RPG program for one
display file is ___ .
24
321. The maximum number of subfiles that can be active for a single file is ____ .
12
322. What are the different opcodes used for file operation on a subfile in a RPG
pgm?
READ, READC, CHAIN,UPDAT and WRITE
323. How will you display a particular page in subfile ?
Move a valid relative record number(RRN) in the field specified using SFLRCDNBR
keyword in DDS.
324. Can a single screen format occupy a screen area above and below a subfile
format ?
Not possible.
325. What is SFLPAG and SFLSIZ ?
SFLPAG : it is an attribute which specifies the number of records that can be
displayed in a screen.
SFLSIZ : it is an attribute which specifies the number of records can be stored in
the subfile.
326. How to pick up the changed records every time in a subfile after the first
change made ?
Seton SFLNXTCHG keyword indicator and update the subfile record.
327. How do you specify the number of records to roll in a subfile ?
Use SFLROLVAL keyword in DDS along with the number, which specifies the
number of records to scroll at a time.
328. What are the three line types in RLU ?
Report line, Filler line & Sample line.
329. What is the function of RLU ?
To design & prototype a report.
330. What are the three types of keywords associated with printer file ?
File level, Record level & Field level.
331. How do you combine two record formats in RLU ?
Using CLC.
19.
332. What are the different commands used in RLU ?
DR Define Record, CLC Change Line for Continuation, CLR Change Line for
Record, SD Create Sample Data, VF View Fields, NP New Page, DC Define
Constants, DF Define Fields, CF Centre Fields & SP Space Fields evenly.
333. What is the command used to invoke RLU ?
STRRLU.
334. What are different record spacing keywords in RLU ?
SKIPA, SKIPB, SPACEA & SPACEB.
335. Mandatory keywords of sub file
SFL, SFLCTL, SFLDSP, SFLSIZ, SFLPAG are the mandatory key words
336. Difference between SFLRCDNBR and SFLNXTCHG
SFLRCDNBR will give the RRN of the First record displayed on the screen at a
given time.
Whenever a record is changed on display file. An MDT is set ON. If an indicator
is associated with SLFNXTCHG and it is SETON then READC will read only the
changed record. And if the indicator is not associated and it is seton it READC
reads all the records from sub-file
337. How can see logical file based on which physical file and vice versa
DSPDBR
338. How can u check no of records in a file
DSPFD
339. How do u compile RPGLE program
Either thru 15 or crtrpgmod
340. Is module executable
No You need to create an RPG prog to run the module
341. What is procedure?
A procedure is the set of self-contained high level language statements that can
perform a particular task and then returns to a caller
342. What is service program?
A Service Program is a collection of runnable procedures and available data
items easily accessible by other ILE programs. In many respects it is similar to a
subroutine library and procedure library.
A service program differs from a program in two ways:
It does not contain a program entry procedure. This means that you cannot call a
service program using the CALL operation.
A service program is bound into a program or other service programs using
binding by reference
343. What is LOKUP opcode?
Looks for a particular element of an array
344. How many files, printer files you can describe in a RPG
50 files and 8 printers
345. How do handle file exception/error
*INFDS ,*PSSR defining it in F spec
346. What is OPNQRYF, MONMSG commands
It is Dynamically creation of access path, and it can have resultant fields i.e.
if the expression is A = B + C then B and C are from the file while A is defined
in OPNQRYF. We can divert the output of command to an OUTFILE. Command
associated with OPNQRYF is CPYFRMQRYF to save the output permanently
It is a CL command to monitor and error/exception message so that in case of an
error a dump is avoided and the control is in program. It is also used to monitor
user message.
347. How do you set pointers to values 55 or next higher or greater? SETGT.
348. How will I explicitly open a file in an RPG program? By defining UC in file
condition and to opening the file mention OPEN opcode and closing the file by
mentioning CLOSE in opcode of C spec.
349. Distinguish between terminating a program through SETON LR and RETURN?
LR closes all the files used in the program and RETURN is used to return the
control to the parent program.
350. How will you add a field to physical file already containing data? With CPYF
command and *NOCHK & *DROP
351. What are the uses of FACTOR1, FACTOR2 and RESULT field for the RPG
operation code PARM? It is add value of FACTOR1 to FACTOR2 or compare the
value of FACTOR 2 with FACTOR1.
352. How will you find a string using PDM? By using FNDSTRPDM.
353. How will you search an array? LOKUP
354. What are the different types of arrays? Preruntime gets populated at the
time input. Runtime gets populated at the time execution.Compile time gets
populated at the time of compilation.
355. What is message file? It is file which contain messages created by the user
through which a user can display own message while validating.
356. What does DEFN do? It is used to define a field based on the value specified
in FACTOR 1.
357. What are two types of record are used in subfile? SUBFILE RECORD FORMAT
and SUBFILE CONTROL RECORD FORMAT.
358. What are DDS required for SUBFILE? SUBFILE DISPLAY (SFLDSP) SUBFILE
DISPLAY CONTROL (SFLDSPCTL) SUBFILE CLEAR (SFLCLR) SUBFILE SIZE
(SFLSIZE) SUBFILE PAGE (SFLPAGE).
359. What is ELASTIC and NON ELASTIC SUBRILE? When subfile size is greater
then subfile page size it is called elastic subfile and when subfile size is equal to
subfile page size it is called non-elastic subfile.
360. What is SFLINZ and SFLRNA? SFLINZ stands for subfile initialize. It
initialized all the character field as blanks and numeric fields as zeros. SFLRNA
stands for subfile record not active (It means records are there in the subfile but
active).
361. Can you display a empty subfile? Yes by using the keyword SFLINZ and
SFLRNA.
362. Why do we use READC? What is SFLNXTCHG? READC is to read those
records which have changed in the subfile. If you validate a record in subfile on
some condition all the invalid records can display in reverse image. The first
which have changed and made valid and released still displaying in reverse
image. The records have read even it has not been changed due to SFLNXTCHG.
363. How do you read changed records backward in subfile? NOT POSSIBLE.
364. How you will find an error which is not in the first page of the subfile without
using ROLLDOWN key? By using keyword SFLRCDNBR.
365. What is SFLROLVAL? By using this keyword you can tell system to roll on of
records when the user presses ROLLDOWN key (For this you define a hidden of 4
byte).
366. How you will know whether you are in SFLDROP or SFLFOLD mode? Bu
using the keyword SFLMODE.
367. How you get the relative record in a subfile in which cursor is located? By
using the keyword SFLCUSRRN (Subfile cursor relative record number).
368. What is QCMDEXC? It is used to execute a single CL command within the
RPG program.
369. What is maximum size of data area? 9999.
370. How to fire a JOB? SBMJOB.
371. How many levels of security are there on AS/400? There are 10 to 50 level
of security on AS/400.
372. How to translate field values form lower case to Upper case? By using
opcode XLATE.
373. What are the maximum parameters can be passed from one RPG program
to another RPG program? 255
374. How many maximum parameters can be passed from on RPG program to
another CL program? 40
375. How many maximum arrays can be used in a single RPG program? 200.
376. How many maximum loops can be used in a single RPG program? 100
377. How many maximum printer files can be used in a single RPG program? 8
378. What is the maximum length of an OCCUR? 9999.
379. What is a subfile? Subfile is a group of records which can be used for
(Displaying, Adding new record, Modifying the existing record, and Deleting the
existing records).
380. What is maximum size of a subfile? 9999.
381. How do you write and read a value (similarly as EXFMT of RPG) using a
display file in CL? SNDRCVF.
382. How do you display a screen in CL? SNDF.
383. How to check end of file in CL? Monitor the message ID (CPF0864).
384. Can you update a file in CL? NO.
385. Can you add a record to a physical file through CL? NO
386. What opcode is used for submit job? Why it is used? SBMJOB opcode is used
and it is used for background processing.
387. How do you monitor message in CL? By using monitor message ID:
(MONMSG MSGID (CPF0000)
388. Except report design what else can be done by O spec? We can write a
Physical File from O spec.
389. What is the full for of CA and CF? Command Attention and Command
Function.
390. Difference between WRKUSRJOB and WRKACTJOB? All the jobs in
WRKUSRJOB are seen including Active jobs where as in WRKACTJOB only active
jobs are seen.
391. What are the three levels of SDA? File level, Record level, Field level.
392. What is *PSSR? It is a system subroutine which is executed by default when
any error occurs in a program.
393. Why do we define MOVE *ON *INLR? It frees the memory. All the fields and
parameters in the memory will become blank.
394. How do you shutdown your IBM server? PWRDWNSYS.
395. If your workstation does not show login screen what might be the problem?
Problem with some subsystem.
396. You have given a job for printing and you are not getting the printout what
might be the reason? Some more pending jobs might be there in Job Queue.
397. There are multiple jobs for printing in job queue and you want to print a
important document then what will you do? Change the priority or change the job
queue name.
398. How to see the CPU usage? WRKACTJOB or WRKSYSSTS
399. Which Function key should be pressed to define hidden field while you are
working with SDA? F4
400. Which function key should be pressed to watch all strings defined on the
SDA screen? F20
401. While designing the screen using SDA, which function key should be pressed
to get the field from the field reference file? F10
402. From work with member using PDM screen you have to modify existing
member using SDA, which option do you select? 17
403. Write system defined function used to place system name on the screen
*SYSNAME
404. While designing the screen, F3 function key is kept common for all record
formats. On which level should it be defined? File Level
405. Write down any two mandatory keywords used when defining a subfile?
SFLDSP, SFLDSPCTL, SFLCTL, SFLSIZ, SFLPAG.
406. While designing the screen user wants to add file level keywords, then
which function key should be pressed? F14.
407. SFLRCDNBR is a FIELD LEVEL keyword
408. While designing the report using RLU, user wants to add record level
keyword then which function key should be pressed? F18.
409. If user wants to add one field on the report then which function key should
be pressed? F11.
410. SDA: After getting field reference from reference file selected files will
appear at the bottom of the screen and then which command function will be
used to get it on screen with its label to be left aligned? &3L
411. If user wants to center the company name on his report then which line
command will be used? CF.
412. If user wants to change the length of the numeric field defined in report
then which combination of keys will be used? F23 & F10.
413. What is difference between SKIPB (2) & SPACEB (2).
414. RLU: If user wants to define new numeric field on record format then which
line command will be used? VF.
415. Maximum report length is 132, if user is designing a report using RLU?
FALSE (378 Max).
416. To change constant field defined on RLU screen which field level keyword
should be used? DFT
417. RLU: Which field level keyword should be used to change any numeric field
of length 8 to 99.99.9999 format? EDTWRD ( . . )
418. SPACE and SKIP are FIELD & RECORD LEVEL keywords.
419. SEU shows prompt/syntax checking according to MEMBER TYPE.
420. Using Query, its also possible to create level break reports. TRUE.
421. Using DFU, user will be able to ___________ from Physical File? Add/
Update/Selected or all fields.
422. What is the difference between normal UPDDTA to PF and updating using
DFU program? Both are same only difference is DFU allows you to add or change
selected fields.
423. What is Library? A library is a system object that serves as a directory to
other objects or collection of object
424. What is Library List? A jobs library list defines the path of libraries that the
job follows when trying to locate programs, files or other As/400 objects.
425. Difference between Source Physical File & Physical File? Source Physical File
contains members who contain source statements & Physical File contains
members, which contain data.
426. Types of Libraries on As/400? There are 3 types of libraries on As/400 they
are System (*sys), User (*test) & Product (*prod).
427. Type of Source File & Physical File? Source File: *PF/SRC Physical File:
*PF/DTA
428. Whats the use of STRPDM? To work with Libraries, Objects, Members &
User Options.
429. In which Specs can PF be made internally? In I Specs.
430. What is the format of As/400 Commands? Verb Object Qualifier Verb:
action Object: on which action is performed Qualifier: identifies your job
431. What is externally described file? A file, which is created externally &
described in the program, is called as external described file.
432. What is Qualified & Unqualified path? Qualified path means mentioning
object name along with library name while Unqualified path means directly
writing the object name.
433. Which path a good programmer should use? Unqualified path.
434. How many types of files are available on As/400? There are 2 types of files
on As/400 they are Databases files & Device files.
435. What is Logical File? A Logical file is an Access path to the Physical File.
436. How can you specify no duplicate key? By defining the unique key.
437. What is the command to know how many LF are related to a PF? DSPDBR
(Display Database Relationship)
438. What is the command to know key fields of file? DSPFD (F4)
*ACCPTH(Access Path).
439. What is a Join Logical File? A join Logical File can be built over the two PFs,
with the PFs joined by a common key value. It is available for read access.
440. Can a Join Logical File be updated? No.
441. What is the object type of PF, LF, Printer file & Display file? *File
442. How many types of display are available on As/400 for user interaction? 4
Types they are Entry, Menu, Information & List Display.
443. Which is the Primary Editor of As/400? Source Entry Utility (SEU).
444. What are the basic features of SEU? Prompt depending upon type, shows
right hand side date & left hand side the line number.
445. What are the different methods to access SEU? Use the Start Source Entry
Utility command (STRSEU) Option 8 from STRPGMMNU Through Program
Development Manager (PDM)
446. Which are the member types which SEU supports? RPG, CL, PF, LF, PRTF &
DSPF.
447. In which Specs Arrays, Tables & Constants are defined? In I Specs.
448. What is a Spool File? Printed output items placed in an output queue are
known as spooled files.
449. How many Specs are there in RPG & Which are they? There are 7 Specs in
RPG they are H, F, E, L, I, C & O.
450. Difference between GOTO & EXSR? EXSR is a conditional branching while a
GOTO is an unconditional branching.
451. Difference between CA & CF? CA: It does not retains the value into the
buffer memory. CF: It retains the value into the buffer memory.
452. What does EXFMT does? Write & Read.
453. What does the OVRDBF command do? It overrides the PF temporarily for a
job.
454. How does the RUNQRY show the output? RUNQRY shows the output always
in RRN (Relative Record Number) & not in keyed sequence.
455. How many printer files maximum can be used in single RPG program? 8
because of the overflow indicators OA-OG & OV.
456. When you are defining a flat file in your program in F Specs which format
will you specify? Flat File: F (Fixed Length) Other File: E (Externally
Described)
457. Difference between skip before & space before? Skip before leaves the
specified no. of lines moving to the next page while Space before leaves the
specified no. of lines on that page.
458. Which indicator is used for Read? EQ (Equal to)
459. Which are the figurative constants used in RPG? *ZERO,*BLANK, *ZEROS,
*BLANKS, *HIVAL, *LOVAL, *OFF, *ON & *ALL.
460. What is the syntax for PLIST? *ENTRY PLIST PARM
461. What are indicators? Indicators are inbuilt class of variables for RPG.
462. What is CAB? It compares Factor1 with Factor2 & if condition is true, control
is transferred to label designated in the result field. The label specified must
appear as the Factor1 of a TAG operation somewhere in the program.
463. Which are the Relational Operators in RPG? GT, GE, LT, LE & EQ.
464. In O Specs what is the opcode for write? EXCPT.
465. What is Subroutine in RPG? A subroutine is a group of statements in a
program that can be processed several times in that program.
466. Do we have to Execute the *INZSR compulsory? No, it is a system-defined
subroutine it is executed automatically.
467. What is the use of *PSSR in the program? Whenever there is any type error
in the program the control straight away passes onto this subroutine.
468. Types of Tables in RPG? There are 2 types of tables in RPG they are:
Compile Time Tables Pre-Runtime Tables
469. What does LOKUP does in Tables & Arrays? The LOKUP opcode searches the
Factor1 entry in table or array.
470. File Access Opcodes? READ, SETLL, SETGT, READE, READP, READPE CHAIN,
KLIST, KFLD, EXCPT & WRITE.
471. What is RPG Fixed Logic Cycle? A logic the compiler supplies is called RPG
Fixed Logic Cycle.
472. Difference between Interactive & Batch Job? Batch job begins, runs &
continues to execute instructions without human intervention or control while
Interactive job are user driven.
473. How can we run a Batch Job? SBMJOB Command.
474. Difference between CALL & SBMJOB? CALL performs interactively job while
SBMJOB performs batch job.
475. Maximum number of Records in Display File? 1024
476. What does VLDCMDKEY means? Valid Command Key.
477. What is the error if we dont get login screen? There is some problem with
subsystem.
478. How to run other job when one job is active? Change the priority or rename
the job.
479. Use of Data Structures?
Dividing a field into sub fields.
Changing the format of a field.
Grouping non-contiguous data in a contiguous format.
Defining an area of storage in more than 1 format.
480. Types of Data Structures?
a. File Information Data Structure.
b. Program Status Data Structure.
c. User Defined Data Structure.
d. Multiple Occurrence Data Structure.
e. Date Area Data Structure.
481. What is Subfile? A Subfile is a temporary area in memory which records may
written to & read from a display file device.
482. Which is the subsystem that is always on till the main power switch is off?
QCTL
483. What is the command to shutdown the As/400 Server? PWRDWNSYS &
Parameter *IMMED.
484. How can we know the CPU utilization of the server? WRKACTJOB (Work with
active job) WRKSYSSTS (Work with system status)
485. Which are the libraries (system) always present in the library list? QTEMP &
QGPL
486. Which users are allowed to manipulate system libraries? QSECOFR &
QSYSOPR
487. Can the objects stored in the product library be modified? No.
488. How many types of objects are there on As/400? 80
489. How is data stored in PFs? In fixed length records.
490. Give an example of DEFN opcode? *LIKE DEFN ENAME $ENAME (Now the
$ENAME has all the attributes same like ENAME)
491. What is DBMS? A DBMS is a software system that controls the creation,
organization & modification of a database & access to the date stored within it.
492. What is a Join Logical File? A Join Logical File combines information from
two or more physical files into one record format. Join Logical Files have always
one record format.
493. Types of Object Locks & what they do? There are mainly 3 types of locks
they are as follow: *EXCL : Only the routing step holding the lock can use the
object *EXCLRD : Routing step can read/update the file other jobs can only read.
*SHRUPD : All jobs can read/update the object.
494. How do you place or remove locks on the objects? *AACOBJ & *DLCOBJ
495. Some of the object types on which locks can be allocated? Data Area, Data
Queue, File, Library, Message Queue, Menu &Program.
496. What is the opcode to release all the locks on a particular PF? UNLCK
497. What is a trigger? A trigger is an action that automatically occurs whenever
a change Is made to a physical file.
498. How many triggers can be associated with a single PF? 6 (max)
499. How can we know the triggers associated with the PF? DSPFD with
parameter TYPE (*TRG)
500. How can we add & remove trigger to a PF? ADDPFTRG & RMVPFTRG
501. F is the type of file desg. Used for externally described files given when file
types are? I & U
502. What is an Output Queue? They are the holding areas that store printed
output generated from Batch programs or Interactive applications.
503. What does print writer do? It is a system job that selects files from the
output queue & prints Them on a printer. It provides the interface between
output queues Spooled files & the printer.
504. What are the 2 types of lines on O Specs? Record Identification Line & Field
Identification Line.
505. Can a Subroutine contain another Subroutine? No.
506. Does the SETLL & SETGT retrieve the record? No, they simply position to
the record.
507. What is a table? A table is collection of data elements in one column, data
elements Must be of same type and same length.
508. What is a Compile Time Table? We can hard code data within the program is
said to be Compile Time Table.
509. What is a Run Time Table? Data from a separate disk file is loaded into a
table each time the Program runs.
510. Give the Table definition? TABMT 1 12 2 A Where 1 = Number of entries per
record 12 = Total number of entries 2 = Length of each entry A = Ascending
Sequene
511. If the data is likely to change over a period of time & Moreover data is large
than which type of table is preferred? Compile Time Table.
512. What is Alternate Table? RPG tables stores information in 1 column. To store
information in multiple columns, it uses the concept of Alternate Table.
513. What is an Array? Array is a collection of data, the data elements must be of
same Length and same type.
514. The Qualified name for an object ORDPF residing in a library TRAINING is?
TRAINING/ORDPF
515. The members in a Source Physical File contain? Source statements for a
program.
516. The members in LF contain? Access Path.
517. The members in a PF contain data? (True/False) True
518. What is the command to view the library list? DSPLIBL
519. What is the command to create PF? CRTPF
520. The LF is associated with how many PFs? At least one PF at a time.
521. The function key to start SEU session through program development
manager is? F6
522. The Member type for an RPG & CL program which SEU supports is? RPG &
CLP
523. Printed output items placed in an output queue are known as? Spool Files.
524. When a spooled file is created, it is placed into an? OUTQUEUE
525. The command to display a list of spooled files? WRKSPLF
526. Change in the externally described file does not require recompilation of the
program? (True/False) False
527. Command to display current library is? DSPCURLIB
528. A PF can have how many record formats? Only one
529. Which one of the following has the highest priority Library on top of the
library list, Library QGPL, Library on the bottom of the library list & Current
library? Current library
530. Consider the following command: WRKOBJ OBJ (*ALLUSR/DBTMEF) Object
DBTMEF in all libraries except system libraries.
531. While designing the screen user wants to add file level keywords then which
function key is pressed? F14
532. While designing the report using RLU user wants to add record level
keywords which function key is pressed? F18
533. If user wants to add one field on the report then which function key is
pressed? F11
534. If user wants to center the company name on his report then which
command will be used? CF (Center Field)
535. SEU shows prompt/syntax checking according to? Member Type
536. It is possible to run Query using RUNQRY command? YES
537. Using Query it is possible to create level break report? YES
538. Using DFU user can do which operation? Add, Update & Select fields
539. What is the difference between UPDDTA to PF & updating using DFU? Both
are same, only difference is DFU program allows you to add & update selected
fields.
540. Which function key should be pressed to define hidden field while you are
working with SDA? F4
541. Which function key should be pressed to watch all string defined on SDA
screen? F20
542. While designing the screen using SDA, which function key should be pressed
to get the field from the FRF? F10.
543. From WRKMBRPDM screen you have to modify existing member-using SDA
which option do you select? 17.
544. Write system defined function used to place system name on the screen?
*SYSNAME
545. While designing screen F3 function key is kept common for all record
formats on which level should it be defined? File level
546. Write down mandatory keywords used when defining a subfile? SFL,
SFLDSP, SFLSIZ, SFLCTL & SFLPAG
547. If user wants to change the length of the numeric field defined in the report
then which combination of the keys will be used? F23 & F10
548. What is the difference between SKIPB (2) & SPACEB (2)? SKIPB (2) skips 1
page & on the next page after skipping 2 lines space print next while SPACEB (2)
skips 2 lines space before printing.
549. RLU: If user wants to define new numeric field on record format then which
line command will be used? VF
550. Maximum report length is 132, if user is designing a report using RLU?
FALSE (Maximum is 378)
551. To change constant field defined on RLU screen which field level keyword
should be used? DFT (Default)
552. Space & Skip are which level keywords? Field & Record
553. A Join Logical File has how many Record formats? 1
554. A Multiple format Logical File is also known as? Union File
555. How does Union file maintains Record formats? 1 Record format for each PF
556. What is full form for DDS? Data Description Specification
557. What are members? Members are separate entities within a database file &
they are components of As/400 object.
558. What if RPG, when & who invented it? Report Program Generator is IBM
introduced a High Level Language in 1960.
559. For, which purpose is H Specs used? Writing header information, date
separator, currency symbol etc.
560. What is the size of the filename in RPG? 8 Characters (Max.)
561. Which are the different File Types in RPG? I (Input), O (Output), U (Update)
& C (Combine).
562. What are the different File Designation Types in RPG? P (Primary) & F (Fully
Procedural)
563. Whats the use of File Designation in RPG? It refers to the way program will
access or retrieve the data from the file.
564. What are the different File Format Types in RPG? F (Fixed Length) & E
(Externally Described)
565. What is the use of File Format in RPG? It tells to the program that the
records are within the program (F) or outside the program (E).
566. What is L Specs for? To tell length of page & number of lines to be printed
on a page.
567. What is I Specs for? To describe the records within Program described file,
fields, constants, divide fields into sub fields & to form a group of fields.
568. How many maximum spaces could be given in O Specs? 3
569. Which are Control Break Logic indicators? L1 L9.
570. What are Data Structures? Data Structures define an area of storage &
layout of fields within the defined structure.
571. Which are the four keywords supported by Program Status Data Structure?
*STATUS, *PARM, *ROUTINE & *PROGRAM
572. Which are the String Manipulation Opcodes? TESTN, SCAN, CHECK, CHECKR,
SUBST & CAT
573. DB2 is a type of Database? It is an Integrated RDBMS.
574. An access path may be in which sequence? It can be in Arrival & Keyed
sequence
575. Records can be Read/Update/Deleted with which file? Simple Logical File &
Physical File.
576. Which type of object is used in DB2/400? *FILE
577. What is SQL? SQL is an interface for programming language.
578. File level entry for a PF can be? UNIQUE & FIFO
579. Command to create FRF? CRTPF
580. Join Logical File displays data from how many files? 2 or more PFs
581. A Query can be displayed without saving it? True
582. Which are the Query selection criteria, which can be given in a Query? LIST
583. To add a file to the File Selection option of a Query, the function key to be
pressed is? F9
584. A Query can be run in which mode? Batch & Interactive
585. What does DFU program you to do on a record? Insert, Update Delete & File
Enquiry.
586. When are the Unique Constraints executed? During Insert.
587. When are the Referential Constraints executed? Insert, Update & Delete.
588. How many triggers can be associated with a file? 6(Maximum)
589. Why is the Declare cursor statement is used for? To define & name the
cursor & specify rows to be fetched.
590. What do we can do with the Embedded SQL statements? We can Insert/
Update/Delete records, fetch records, fetch values from records into variables.
591. What is the values SQLCOD when there is an error in fetching the records
specified in the select statement? -ve value
592. A file cannot have more than 1 unique key? False
593. DLCOBJ command is mandatory for removing lock on any object? False
594. What is a Journal? A Journal is an object used primarily to record changes to
data in a PF.
595. Which are the DB2 tools to protect Integrity of the database? Journaling &
Commitment Control, Referential Integrity Embedded SQL & Object/Record Locks.
596. A program variable coded in an Embedded SQL statement is referred to as?
Host Variable
597. Which of the CL command can be used to determine which logical files are
dependent on a specific file? DSPDBR
598. Which CL command is used to trap error messages during program
execution? MONMSG
599. Which CL command can be used at program execution to redirect the file
named in an RPG program? OVRDBF
600. What is the length of the variable in the given example? DCL VAR (&Name)
TYPE (*Char)? Default 32 & for Decimal 15,5
===============================================
1 8 Character *FILE The first 8 characters of the file
9 9 Character Open indication (1 = open).
10 10 Character End of file (1 = end of file)
11 15 Zoned dec *STATUS Status code.
16 21 Character *OPCODE Operation code The first five posi
22 29 Character *ROUTINE First 8 characters of the procedure
30 37 Character RPG IV source listing line number
667. How to determine if the record is in used by another user ?
We can determine weather a record is in use bye another user with the help of
status code (*STATUS). If
*STATUS = 01218 i.e. record already locked.
668. How to write *PSSR ?
It just similar to any other subroutine.
*PSSR BEGSR

.
ENDSR
669. What is Procedure ?
A procedure is the set of self contained high level language statements that can
perform a particular task and then returns to a caller.
670. How to define a procedure ?
First we have define Procedure Prototype along with all parameter. And PR.
D PROC1 PR
Then define Procedure with Begin/End
Procedure Name Begin/End
P PROC1 B Export
Then define Procedure Interface along with parameter and PI
D PROC1 PI 5 0
D PARMA 5 0
D PARMB 5 0
Define all the parameters as a variable to the procedure
D PARMA S 5 0
D PARMB S 5 0
In not returnable procedure, the procedure should end with
C PROC1 E
In returnable procedure, it should end with
C RETURN PARMA + PARMB
671. What is Procedure Prototype and Procedure Interface.
Procedure Prototype
In this section we specify the name of the procedure along with PR.
D PROC1 PR
Procedure Interface
It is section where we define all the parameter which are receiving or returning
some values.
D PROC1 PI 5 0
D PARMA 5 0
D PARMB 5 0
672. How to define Global Parameter in ILE ?
Declare a variable with key word EXPORT and while using this variable in anther
program declare with
IMPORT keyword.
673. What is the disadvantage of using Global variable?
We can not trace out at which point the value of variable is changed.
674. What is Service Program?
A Service Program is a collection of runnable procedures and available data
items easily accessible by other ILE programs. In many respects it is similar to a
subroutine library and procedure library.
A service program differs from a program in two ways:
It does not contain a program entry procedure. This means that you cannot call a
service program using the CALL operation.
A service program is bound into a program or other service programs using
binding by reference.
675. What is the structure of Service Program ? What is signature ?
?????????????????????????????
676. What is *ISO date format?
YYYY-MM-DD for other formats refer to IBM manual or ERIS document.
677. If we tried to move year part of *ISO date into a field of length 3, what will
happen ?
Program crashes, as in case of *ISO format it required fields of 4,2,2.
678. How to avoid using indicators in ILE ?
By using the standard Built In Expressions like %FOUND,%EOF,
NOT %EOF, %BOF, NOT %BOFetc.
Display / Printer File
679. EDTCDE & EDTWRD
EDTCDE & EDTWRD are key words used for formatting purpose. EDTCDE cannot
be applied to Character filed. And EDTCDE has some Codes pre-defined for
example, EDTCDE(Z) for suppressing the leading zero Y for date field.
EDTWRD can be used to define user defined formatting for a fields.
680. OVERLAY
It allows a record format to be displayed on screen retaining the previous
displayed record formats.
681. What key word is used when screen is re-display?
RSTDSP is a parameter to be specified at compile time for display file.
682. Command Attention key and Command Function Key ?
With the help of Command attention key we can pass only the indicator status to
program not the data from screen. While command function key passes indicator
status as well as a data from screen to program.
683. How to validate input values in Display file ?
with the help of Validity check key words VALUE, RANGE, COMP
684. Disadvantage of using Validity Check keyword? How to overcome these
disadvantages ?
If invalid values are entered,
The option filed is displayed in reverse image.
System defined message is displayed which may not be user friendly.
Keyboard is locked, we have to reset it.
To overcome above disadvantage validations is done within program and user
friendly/defined message is displayed.
685. What are the important factors in Error message subfile ?
We must define error message record format (SFLMSG). And a Program Queue.
(PGMQ) and Record format is associated to a line number.
686. How to define to define a Hidden filed in DSPF ?
Define a filed in a DSPF of use HIDDEN.(H)
687. How To get the cursor position?
With the help of RTNCSRLOC keyword, here we need to define a field to get row
and column. Length of variable should be 5,0 fixed We can specify *FILED for
filed *REC for Record on which a key is pressed.
SQL / 400 Structured Query Language
688. What is the stored procedure and how do you define a stored procedure.
A stored procedure is a program that can be called to perform operations that can
include both host language statements and SQL statements. Procedures in SQL
provide the same benefits as procedures in a hot language. That is, a common
piece of code need only be written and maintained once and can be called from
several programs. Stored procedures can be used in both distributed and non-
distributed applicaitons.
It is defined using DECLARE PROCEDURE statement, syntax is as below
EXEC SQL
DELCARE P1 PROCEDURE
(:PARM1 INOUT CHAR(10))
(EXTERNAL NAME MYLIB/PROC1
LANGUAGE RPGLE
SIMPLE CALL WITH NULLS);
END-SQL
We can have parameters as IN , OUT , INOUT type. Language can be RPGLE, C,
CL, etc.. MYLIB/PROC1 this PROC1 is a program written and compiled separately
and it is of language which you are specifying in section LANGUAGE.
689. Writing an SQL statement from selecting records from TWO files using single
statement and Nested select statement.
Using Single statement.
SELECT * FROM FILE1, FILE2
WHERE FILE1.FLD1 = FILE2.FLD1
Using Nested Select statement
SELECT * FROM FILE1
WHERE FILE1.FLD1 EQ (SELECT FILE2.FLD1 FROM FILE2)
690. How do you achieve referential integrity?
By adding Referential Integrity Constraints to a Physical file or Logical file.
Constraints like PRIMARY KEY, FOREGIN KEY, DELETE RULE, UPDATE RULE. ETC.
Commands are ADDPFCST for Physical file and ADDLFCST for Logical file.
Type of constraints
*REFCST A referential constraint is being added
*UNQCST A unique constraint is being added.
*PRIKEY A primary key constraint is being added
*CHKCST A check constraint is being added
Type of Delete rule (DLTRULE)
*NOACTION
1. Deleting a record in parent file is permitted (not restricted) if data for a non-
null parent key does not match data for a foreign key.
Deleting a record in a parent file is restricted (does not occur) if data for a non-
null parent key matches data for a foreign key.
*RESTRICT
Deleting a record in a parent file is permitted if data for a non-null parent key
does not match data for a foreign key.
Deleting a record in a parent file is restricted if data for a non-null parent key
matches data for a foreign key.
*CASCADE
The cascade delete rule is used. Deleting a record in a parent file causes
matching records in the dependent file to be deleted when data for a non-null
parent key matches data for a foreign key.
Type of Update rule (UPDRULE)
*NOACTION No Action
*RESTRICT
Updating a record in a parent file is permitted if data for a non-null parent key
does not match data for a foreign key.
Updating a record in a parent file is restricted if data for a non-null parent key
matches data for a foreign key.
691. Where Stored procedure lies in the system.
If we want to have a look where the stored procedure, we can have a look
through SQL.
Select * from ?????????????????????
692. Difference between View and Index ?
View will not any data.. It only shows a data from table while Index has a
Indexing Data for a sequence on which Index is created. View is similar to Logical
file without having Key and Index is similar to Logical File having Key (as keyed
logical file has access path data) Table is similar to PF.
693. Can we have records (with fields from more than one file) from multiple files
and Nested / sub query in SQL ?
Yes, we can have record from multiple file with join condition and we also can
have nested query or subquery like SELECT * FROM FILE1 WHERE FILE1.FLD1 IN
(SELECT FILE2.FLD1 FROM FILE2)
694. What is the sequence when using CURSOR?
Define Cursor
Declare Cursor
Open Cursor
Fetch record
Processing
Close Cursor
695. Different type of Cursor?
Two types of Cursor
Simple / Serial Cursor
A serial cursor is one defined without SCROLL key word
For serial cursor each row is fetched only once per OPEN
When it is opened it is positioned before the first row in the table.
To use serial cursor we have to re-issue OPEN
Scrollable Cursor which is defined with SCROLL key word.
Cursor defined with SCROLL key word
Rows of cursor can be fetched many times
When it is opened it is positioned before the first row in the table.
When the FETCH is issued , the cursor is positioned to the row of the table that is
specified by the POSITION option. (FIRST, LAST, PREV, NEXT, RELATIVE)
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