What is the purpose of the COND=EVEN and COND=ODD syntax in JCL?

  • It is not a valid syntax in JCL
  • Specifies execution based on even or odd return code values
  • Specifies execution based on even return code values
  • Specifies execution based on odd return code values
COND=EVEN and COND=ODD are used to conditionally execute a step based on whether the return code is even or odd.

What are some best practices for managing cataloged data sets in a mainframe environment?

  • Keep catalog entries separate from datasets.
  • Never delete catalog entries, even if datasets are no longer needed.
  • Regularly review and clean up unused catalog entries.
  • Share catalog entries for all datasets in the system.
Best practices include periodic review and cleanup of catalog entries.

You need to merge two sorted datasets into a single sorted dataset using JCL. Which utility would you use, and how would you accomplish this task?

  • JOIN utility
  • MERGE utility
  • SORT utility
  • SYNCSORT utility
To merge two sorted datasets in JCL, the SORT utility is commonly used. It efficiently combines datasets while maintaining the sorting order.

To specify a job as a triggered job, the _______ parameter is used in JCL.

  • JOBTRIG
  • ONTRIGGER
  • TRIG
  • TRIGGER
The TRIG parameter is used to specify a triggered job

How can you set up a job dependency in JCL to execute the current job only if a particular job finishes with a specific return code?

  • JOBDEPEND
  • JOBRC
  • JOBRESTART
  • JOBRUN
The JOBRC parameter is used to set up a job dependency based on the return code of another job

Which JCL statement is used to express a condition for job dependency?

  • JOBCON
  • JOBCOND
  • JOBIF
  • JOBPARM
The JOBCOND statement is used to express a condition for job dependency

The JOB statement in JCL is used to define and initiate a _______.

  • Job
  • Process
  • Program
  • Task
The JOB statement is used to define and initiate a Job in JCL.

The EXEC statement in JCL specifies the _______ to be executed in a job step.

  • Job
  • Procedure
  • Program
  • Script
The EXEC statement in JCL specifies the program to be executed in a step.

The PEND statement is used to mark the end of a _______.

  • Job
  • Phase
  • Procedure
  • Step
The PEND statement is used to mark the end of a JCL job step.

What does JCL stand for?

  • Job Code Language
  • Job Command Language
  • Job Configuration Language
  • Job Control Language
JCL stands for "Job Control Language"

What is the difference between SORT and MERGE operations in the JCL SORT utility?

  • MERGE is used for merging sorted files
  • MERGE is used for removing duplicates during sorting
  • SORT is used for arranging data in ascending order
  • SORT is used for sorting numerical data
SORT is for sorting, while MERGE is specifically for merging sorted files and not for sorting individual datasets

Which part of a JCL job does the PEND statement mark the end of?

  • Marks the end of a job
  • Marks the end of a job card
  • Marks the end of a job step
  • Marks the end of a procedure
The PEND statement marks the end of the entire JCL job (job stream)