When generating data using the IEBDG utility, you can specify the _______ of characters for each generated record.
- Block size
- Dataset name
- Record format
- Record length
The IEBDG utility allows specifying the record length for generated data
What is the typical use case for IEBCOPY when working with datasets?
- Backup and recovery
- Data migration
- Dataset allocation
- Job scheduling
IEBCOPY is commonly used for data migration, allowing datasets to be copied.
The JOB statement is typically used to initiate a _______.
- Batch Processing
- Data Transfer
- Job Step
- Program Execution
The JOB statement is used to initiate a batch processing job
When defining LRECL for a dataset, it is crucial to specify the actual _______ length of the records.
- block
- dataset
- logical
- record
LRECL stands for "Logical Record Length," specifying the length of each individual record.
How does the RECFM attribute "FB" differ from "VB" in JCL datasets?
- Blocked records
- Buffered records
- Fixed-length records
- Variable-length records
The "FB" attribute denotes Fixed-Length records, while "VB" denotes Variable-Length records.
The RECFM attribute "VB" is used for _______ records in JCL datasets.
- Blocked
- Fixed
- Unblocked
- Variable
The RECFM attribute "VB" is used for Variable-Length records
In JCL, the BLKSIZE attribute is specified in _______.
- blocks
- bytes
- kilobytes
- records
BLKSIZE specifies the size of the physical blocks in bytes, not kilobytes, records, or blocks.
The IF statement in JCL is used to specify _______ conditions.
- Boolean
- Conditional
- Logical
- Programmatic
The IF statement in JCL is used to specify conditional conditions.
Explain the difference between COND=ONLY and COND=ONLY,ONLY in JCL.
- Both conditions must be met for successful completion
- The first condition is for successful completion only
- The first condition is for successful completion only, twice
- The second condition is for successful completion only, twice
COND=ONLY specifies that the step should be executed only if the return code is zero, while COND=ONLY,ONLY specifies it should be done twice.
In JCL, how can you specify multiple conditions using the IF statement?
- By combining conditions with logical operators (AND, OR)
- By specifying conditions in the JOB statement
- By using multiple IF statements
- By using the ELSE statement
Multiple conditions in the IF statement can be specified by combining them using logical operators (AND, OR)