When using IEBGENER to copy a dataset, what is the source dataset called?
- Input Dataset
- Output Dataset
- Primary Dataset
- Target Dataset
When using IEBGENER to copy a dataset, the source dataset is called the Input Dataset
In the context of IEBCOPY, what does the term "IEB" stand for?
- Input/Output Edit Block
- Input/Output Edit Buffer
- Input/Output Editor Block
- Input/Output Editor Buffer
"IEB" in IEBCOPY stands for Input/Output Edit Block
You are given a JCL job that consists of multiple steps. Explain how you would set up dependencies between these steps to ensure they run in the desired order.
- Implementing the PRE parameter
- Specifying ORDER in the JOB statement
- Using the COND parameter
- Utilizing the NOTIFY parameter
The ORDER parameter in the JOB statement is used to specify the desired order of execution for job steps.
You are tasked with optimizing a JCL job's performance. How can you use the EXEC statement to allocate more resources to a specific step to improve its execution time?
- Include the TCB (Task Control Block) parameter to enhance overall step performance.
- Increase the REGION parameter value in the EXEC statement of the targeted step.
- Set the PRIORITY parameter to 'HIGH' in the EXEC statement of the specific step.
- Use the CPU-TIME parameter to allocate more CPU resources to the desired step.
By increasing the REGION parameter, you allocate more virtual storage, optimizing the step's performance by providing additional resources.
In the JCL SORT utility, the ____ statement specifies the conditions for selecting records for sorting.
- INCLUDE
- OMIT
- SORTIN
- SORTOUT
The INCLUDE statement in the JCL SORT utility specifies conditions for selecting records for sorting
When passing data from one step to another using the EXEC statement, the _______ dataset is commonly used.
- Input
- Intermediate
- Output
- Temporary
When passing data between steps, the Input dataset is commonly used
In IEBGENER, the SYSOUT DD statement is used to specify the _______ dataset.
- Input
- Output
- Sequential
- Temporary
The SYSOUT DD statement in IEBGENER specifies the output dataset.
How does IEBGENER handle record format (RECFM) differences between the source and target datasets?
- It aborts the job if RECFM differences are detected
- It automatically converts the RECFM of the source to match the target
- It ignores the RECFM differences and copies the data
- It prompts the user to manually adjust the RECFM settings
IEBGENER automatically converts the RECFM of the source to match the target if possible
How does the disposition of a data set affect its de-allocation in JCL?
- It allocates additional space for the dataset
- It controls the dataset's access permissions
- It determines whether the dataset is retained or deleted
- It specifies the dataset name
The disposition parameter determines whether the dataset is retained or deleted
When defining an abend code condition, what is the significance of the COND parameter?
- It allocates resources
- It defines the job name
- It determines the condition under which the job step should terminate
- It specifies the program to be executed
The COND parameter in JCL determines the condition for job step termination