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)