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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is difference between index and subscript and how do you define them?
- Ans.
Index is the position of an element in an array, while subscript is the variable used to access elements in an array.
Index is a fixed value that represents the position of an element in an array.
Subscript is a variable used to access elements in an array by specifying the position.
Example: In an array arr[5], 5 is the index, while arr[i] uses the subscript i to access elements.
- Q2. What is the difference between continue and next sentence giving some practical coding examples
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.
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- Q1. Job statement in JCL
- Ans.
Job Control Language (JCL) is used to define and execute jobs on mainframe systems.
JCL statements are used to specify the job to be executed, including input/output files, program to be run, and other job control parameters.
Example: //JOBNAME JOB (ACCOUNT), 'DESCRIPTION',CLASS=A,MSGCLASS=X
JCL statements are written in a specific format with keywords and parameters to define the job steps and execution flow.
Example: //S
- Q2. Utility used to create a GDG.
- Ans.
IDCAMS is the utility used to create a GDG.
IDCAMS is a utility program used in z/OS to define and manage VSAM datasets, including GDGs (Generation Data Groups).
To create a GDG using IDCAMS, you would typically write a JCL job that includes IDCAMS statements to define the GDG base and generations.
Example: //STEP1 EXEC PGM=IDCAMS //SYSIN DD * DEFINE GDG(NAME(TEST.GDG) LIMIT(10) SCRATCH)
- Q3. Difference b/w COMP & COMP 3 along with scenario-based questions on this topic
- Q4. CICS related question regarding CICS transactions and its life cycle.
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.
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- Q1. Static call details,string handle
- Q2. COBOL db2 bind deatail , null indicates
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- Q1. Complex situations in project
- Ans.
Handling complex situations in projects requires problem-solving skills, communication, and collaboration.
Identify the root cause of the complexity
Break down the problem into smaller tasks
Collaborate with team members to brainstorm solutions
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations
Prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact
- Q2. How many people u lead
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. JCL, SORT, COBOL-DB2, COBOL-CICS, DB2 QUERIES, SCENARIO BASED QUESTIONS
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- Q1. Basic COBOL-DB2 Questions, Queries, CICS, JCL, SORT
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- Q1. Final round with Hiring Manager
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- JCL
- Cobol
- Cics
- VSAM
- IBM DB2
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Basic Ingenium related questions
- Q2. Life insurance concepts
I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. What is SQL CA?
- Ans.
SQL CA stands for SQL Communications Area, which is a data structure used in mainframe programming to communicate between programs and the DB2 database.
SQL CA contains information about the SQL statement being executed, such as SQLCODE, SQLSTATE, and error messages.
It is used to pass information between the application program and the DB2 database.
SQL CA is typically defined in the working storage section of a COBOL pr
- Q2. Is any condition mandatory to call a program in COBOL?
- Ans.
No, there is no mandatory condition to call a program in COBOL.
In COBOL, a program can be called without any mandatory conditions.
The CALL statement is used to call a program in COBOL.
The called program can be executed based on the logic written within it.
Example: CALL 'PROGRAM-NAME' USING parameters.
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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.
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- Q1. Difference between package and. Plan?
- Ans.
A package is a collection of related modules or programs, while a plan is an execution strategy for those modules.
Package is a logical grouping of related modules or programs.
Plan is an execution strategy for the modules in a package.
Packages are created first, then plans are created to specify how the modules in the package will be executed.
Example: A package may contain modules for customer management, while a plan s...
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Difference between call by value and call by reference
- Ans.
Call by value passes a copy of the value while call by reference passes the address of the value.
Call by value is used for simple data types like int, float, etc.
Call by reference is used for complex data types like arrays, structures, etc.
Call by value does not modify the original value while call by reference can modify the original value.
Call by value is faster than call by reference as it does not involve memory ac...
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- Q4. Worst decision that you took in your life
- Q5. Explain oops concept
- Ans.
OOPs is a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects that interact with each other.
OOPs stands for Object-Oriented Programming.
It focuses on creating objects that have properties and methods.
Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction are the four main pillars of OOPs.
Example: A car is an object that has properties like color, model, and methods like start, stop, and accelerate.
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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.
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- Q1. All the basics questions of cobol,jcl,db2
Jcl COBOL DB2 theory and situation based questions
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- Q1. Explain DB2 program execution process Sort keys Isolation levels Cics
- Ans.
DB2 program execution involves sort keys, isolation levels, and integration with CICS.
DB2 program execution involves processing SQL statements to interact with the database.
Sort keys are used to organize data in a specific order for efficient retrieval.
Isolation levels determine the level of data visibility and concurrency control in transactions.
CICS (Customer Information Control System) is an online transaction proce...
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