ISU IT 330

A set of JCL statements that are stored in a library and retrieved by its name is called a? Correct Answer: Catalog Procedure After submitting a job for execution, one would normally review the job's output or error messages by using which of the following z/OS utilities? Correct Answer: SDSF What special character(s) in JCL denote a JCL comment? Correct Answer: //* If a JCL statement parameter list is continued to the next line, the continuation line ________ Correct Answer: must ...

The DD SPACE is used to allocate space to new data sets. Which of the following will allocate 1000, tracks, with an initial allocation of 10 tracks (primary extents), 8 tracks for each additional extent and 8 PDS directory blocks for a new partitioned data set? A. SPACE (1000,(10,8,5)) B. SPACE (TRK,10,8,5) C. SPACE (TRK,(10,8,5)) D. SPACE (10,8,5,TRK) E. SPACE ((10,8,5), 1000) Correct Answer: C. SPACE (TRK,(10,8,5)) A set of JCL statements that are stored in a library and retrieve...

Which of the following is not one of the processor types used by zEnterprise mainframes? A. CP (Central Processor) B. IFL (Integrated Facility for Linux) C. ICF ( Integrated Coupling Facility) D. MA4 ( Math Assist Quad Core Processor) E. zAAP (Application Assist Processor) Correct Answer: D. MA4 ( Math Assist Quad Core Processor) The mainframe role which most likely maintains security resource control lists, users and user profiles, network connectivity and monitors system performa...

All of the following are typical RACF security services, except? A. Identifies logon users via a USERID and password B. Each RACF USERID has a unique password C. Password is one way encrypted so no one else can get your password, not even the administrator D. Prevents connections from outside the network to access sensitive applications - firewall. E. A USERID is revoked after a preset number of invalid password attempts Correct Answer: D In RACF, a _____________ describes the se...

A logical segmentation of a mainframe's memory and other resources that allows it to run its own copy of the operating system and associated applications is called a _____? - LPAR The mainframe role which most likely installs, customizes and maintains the operating system is _____? - System programmer Sysplex and Parallel Sysplex technologies are examples of? - cluster technologies Which of the following concepts BEST describes a cluster of IBM mainframes acting together as a single system imag...

All of the following are advantages of using DD name in JCL, except? A. z/OS can find data sets with specifying the VOLSER or UNIT number B. It allows the data set information to change without recompiling the programs that access the data set C. It increases reusability of programs D. The installation becomes more adaptable Correct Answer: A You are viewing the SDSF Status Panel. Under the NP column of a job line, you enter a "?". After you press enter, what will happen? A. All JCL ...

INFO, SYS, IO, CONS, MASTER are examples of which RACF concept? Correct Answer: RACF CONSOLE authority or command levels In order for a resource to be RACF-protected, it must Correct Answer: have a RACF profile Concerning the security policies recommended for systems programs, which of the following statements is FALSE? Correct Answer: System programs are normally stored in a RACF security database. Which of the following is NOT an example of a RACF protected resource? Correct Answer...

In order to implement a Sysplex or Parallel Sysplex, which of the following must be used? a. a Coupling Facility must be used b. multiple IBM mainframes must be used c. versions of the operating system must be used d. must be used only for batch processing Correct Answer: A IBM LPARs (logical partitions) is the MOST conceptually similar to which of the following concepts? a. virtualization technologies b. cluster technologies c. disk partitioning d. CTC rings Correct Answer: A ...

A logical segmentation of a mainframe's memory and other resources that allows it to run its own copy of the operating system and associated applications is called a _____? - LPAR The mainframe role which most likely installs, customizes and maintains the operating system is _____? - System programmer Sysplex and Parallel Sysplex technologies are examples of? - cluster technologies Which of the following concepts BEST describes a cluster of IBM mainframes acting together as a single syste...