How do you define a sort file in JCL that runs the COBOL program ?
Use the SORTWK01, SORTWK02,….. dd names in the step. Number of sort datasets depends on the volume of data being sorted, but a minimum of 3 is required. Read more »
Archive for July, 2008
How do you sort in a COBOL program Give sort file definition, sort statement syntax and meaning ?
Syntax SORT file-1 ON ASCENDINGDESCENDING KEY key…. USING file-2 GIVING file-3. USING can be substituted by INPUT PROCEDURE IS para-1 THRU para-2 GIVING can... Read more »
What is binary search ?
Search on a sorted array. Compare the item to be searched with the item at the center. If it matches, fine else repeat the process with the left half or the right... Read more »
What should be the sorting order for SEARCH ALL ?
It can be either ASCENDING or DESCENDING. ASCENDING is default. If you want the search to be done on an array sorted in descending order, then while defining... Read more »
What is the difference between SEARCH and SEARCH ALL ?
SEARCH - is a serial search. SEARCH ALL - is a binary search & the table must be sorted ( ASCENDINGDESCENDING KEY clause to be used & data loaded in this... Read more »
What is the difference between index and subscript ?
Subscript refers to the array occurrence while index is the displacement (in no of bytes) from the beginning of the array. An index can only be modified using PERFORM,... Read more »
What does the IS NUMERIC clause establish ?
IS NUMERIC can be used on alphanumeric items, signed numeric & packed decimal items and unsigned numeric & packed decimal items. IS NUMERIC returns TRUE... Read more »
What are the different data types available in COBOL ?
Alpha-numeric (X), alphabetic (A) and numeric (9). Read more »
Name the divisions in a COBOL program ?
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, DATA DIVISION, PROCEDURE DIVISION. Read more »
What role do you see yourself in 2-3 years from now? Would you want to become a developer ?
You should not concentrate the attention of the interviewer on your wish to become a developer. You are being hired for testing role and you should demonstrate reliability.... Read more »
Have you tested front-end of back-end ?
In other word you are asked if you tested GUI part of the application or server part of your application. Read more »
What version of OS were you using ?
Tell whatever you want - you can’t be caught here. Popular answers are Windows 95/98, Windows 2000 (make sure you know various flavors) and various Unix flavors... Read more »
How would you execute a SQL query in Oracle 8 ?
Again, if you ever worked with Oracle, this question should be trivial for you to answer (from command prompt, of course) If you never worked with Oracle, note politely... Read more »
What version of Oracle database did you use ?
Tell any version number you want - not many interviewers know the difference at version level. However, do not tell any numbers if you never worked with Oracle! Read more »
What is the size of your executable ?
10MB. Who cares? You should demonstrate that you can’t be caught with unexpected questions. This question is one of the dumbest, but you must react accordingly.... Read more »