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AS400 Questions
What is the Configuration of the AS/400 system on which you have worked?
System E35(Model 9406), 24MB main memory, 3.2GB of HD and supports 49 terminals
(7 Port).
How many terminals can be connected to a port?
7 terminals
What do the terms CUA and SAA stand for?
Common User Access Systems Application Architecture
What are the communication protocols supported by AS/400?
AL40004 APPC (Advanced Program to Program Communication) BSCEL (Binary Synchrono
us Link)
ASYNCH (Asynchronous Communication)
RETAIL
TCP IP
FINANCE
SNUF SNA Upline facility
INTRA Intrasystem communication.
What are the different ways of connecting a terminal to a system?
Twinnax, Workstation, ASCII and OS/2 Workstation.
Why AS/400
Everything
an Object.
es used in

is called an Object Oriented Machine?

on the AS/400 system that can be stored or retrieved is contained in
Object exist to make users independent of the implementation techniqu
the machine.

What is SAA ?
Systems Application Architecture (SAA) is a collection of selected software Inte
rfaces, Conventions and Protocols that will provide a consistent framework
across the System/370, AS/400 and PS/2.
What are the different AS/400 rack models supplied by IBM?
9402, 9404 and 9406.
What are the different high-level languages available on AS/400?
RPG/400, CL/400, BASIC, PL/1, C/400, PASCAL, FORTRAN/400 and RM/COBOL-85, COBOL/
400 etc..
What are all the IBM Mid range machines prior to AS/400?
S/38, S/36, S/34, S/32 &S/3.
What is the Operating System on AS/400?
OS/400.
What are office tasks available on AS/400?
Office Vision/400 & PC Support/400.
What are the graphic utilities available on AS/400?
BGU & GDDM.

OS/400
What is DDM ?
Distributed Data Management is a function of the OS/400 that allows an applicati
on program or user on one system to use database files stored on remote system.
What are the facilities available on AS/400 for self-learning?
on-line education, Q&A Database and Help.
What is an Object?
An object is any thing that exist in and occupies space in storage and on which
operation can be performed.
What are the different types of Objects available in the AS/400?
Libraries, Folders, Files, Programs, Combined definitions, Queues, User Profiles
.
How are the objects stored in AS/400?
All objects are stored on AS/400 in a single level storage. In this method all o
bjects are referenced by one virtual address which is translated into a physical
address whether it is an auxiliary storage or main memory.
What is a library in AS/400?
A library in AS/400 is an object that serves as a repository for other objects.
Name few IBM supplied libraries?
QGPL, QTEMP, QUSRTOOL, QSYS, QRPG & QCBL.
What is a library list?
A list that indicates libraries used for the process and the order in which it h
as to be searched. System identifies it in *LIBL.
How many libraries can be there in a library list?
Total 40 (15 system and 25 application).
Where is the system part of the library list stored?
In SYSVAL (QSYSLIBL)
What is a Folder?
A Folder is a named object that is used as a directory for documents and other f
olders. Folders can be filed with in another folder.
What are the different Application Development Tools available on AS/400?
SEU, RLU, PDM, SDA, QUERY
What are the levels of security on AS/400?
10,20,30,40,50
What is error severity?
Error severity determines the level of severity that is required to terminate th
e job.
What is a User Profile? What are the various classes?
User profile is an object which identifies a user to the system. It contains use
r name, Password, Owned objects, Authorized objects, Scheduling priority, Specia
l authority, Initial program Job description. Security officer, Programmer, Work
station, System operator, Programmer services Rep & Customer engineer.
What is Group Profile?
It is similar to User Profile, but the attributes specified is applicable to an

entire group.
What are the different types of queues in AS/400?
Job queue, Message queue, Output queue, Data queue.
What are JobQ and PrintQ ?
JobQ : An object that contains a list of batch jobs waiting to be processed by t
he system.
PrintQ: An object that contains a list of spool files to be written to a printer
device.
What is a Spool file? Why is it required?
A file that holds output data to be processed, such as information waiting to be
printed.
What is a Job? What are the attributes of a job?
A job is the basic unit of work on AS/400
The attributes are:
Job Number: Unique system generated sequential number
Job Name : Any user defined name (Max. 10 char)
User Name: Who initiated the job?
What is job description?
A job description defines the environment in which a batch/interactive job is to
be executed.
What is the difference between Interactive & Batch job?
Interactive Job: Job started for a person who signon to a workstation.
Batch Job: A predefined group of processing actions submitted to the system to b
e performed.
What is a Group Job?
Group Job is attached to one workstation and a user. There should be an initial
group job and it can be branched to many other group jobs. The group jobs can ha
ve different library lists and different output, message queues. Group Job is us
eful in enhancing the programmer s productivity. It is as though logging into the
same user-id many times.
What are the two main attributes which govern the execution of a job?
Run time priority and Time slice.
What is a sub-system?
Sub-Systems are specific user defined partitions of the CPU where various jobs m
ay be executed. One subsystem can have more than one active job at a time.
What is a device file?
A device file contains the description of how data is to be presented to a progr
am from a device or vice versa. Device file can be Printer, Disk, Tape or Remote
system.
What is an ICF file?
A device file that allows a program on the system to communicate with program in
other system.
What is a message file?
It is a file which contains the messages of an application. For example all RPG/
400 messages are stored in a file; all COBOL/400 messages are stored in a file.
What is a job log?
A record of request submitted to system is a job. The message related to the req

uests, and the action performed by the system on the log. It is maintained by th
e system program
What is the purpose of OPNQRYF (Open Query File)?
OPNQRYF is used to select certain records of the database file based on the QRYS
LT (Query select) condition.
How do you create files dynamically without DDS?
through OPNQRY.
What command must be executed before executing OPNQRYF command?
OVRDBF.
What is a data area?
A data area is an object used to hold data for access by any job running on the
system. A data area can be locked to a single user, thus preventing other users
from processing at the same time.
What are the types of data areas?
User defined Data Area, Local Data Area (LDA), Group Data Area (GDA), and Progra
m Initialization Parameter (PIP) Data Area.
What is LDA?
An LDA is created by the system for each job in the system, including autostart
jobs, jobs started on the system by a reader, and subsystem monitor jobs.
What is the type and length of an LDA?
*CHAR, 1024 bytes.
What is GDA?
AS400 system creates a GDA when an interactive job becomes group jobs. Only one
GDA can exist for a group.
How can you create a user defined data area?
Using CRTDTAARA command.
What are the different ways to input data into a data area?
CHGDTAARA (using CL) Using OUT opcode in RPG
How do you retrieve data from data area?
Using RTVDTAARA command in CL Using IN opcode in RPG.
What are the valid user defined data area types?
CHAR, NUMARIC and LOGICAL.
How can a data area are locked after being updated?
Using OUT *LOCK.
what is the use of data queues?
Data queue is a type of system object that you can create. Data queues are used
in program to program communication.
How do you create data queues?
Using CRTDTAQ command.
What are the valid data types for a data queue?
Char, Numeric, and Logical.
What are the two types of read performed on data queues ?
Read with lock, and read without lock.

How do you use DEBUG utility ?

STRDBG program-name UPDPROD(*YES)
What is an authorization list ?
A list of two or more user Ids & their authorities for system resources. The sys
tem identifies it as an object type *AUTL.
How do you grant authority for an object?
Using GRTOBJAUT command.
What are the types of object authorities ?
*USE, *CHANGE, *ALL, *EXCLUDE, *AUTL, *OBJEXIST, *OBJMGT, *OBJOPR, *ADD, *DLT, *
READ, *UPD.
How do you execute jobs in batch mode?
SBMJOB
What is the use of OVRDBF ?
You can use the Override with Database file (OVRDBF) command to replace the data
base file named in a CL program or to change certain parameters of the existing
database file.
What is the use of OVRPRTF ?
Override with Printer file (OVRPRTF) command is used to override certain paramet
ers of the printer files used in the program or to replace the printer file.
How do you change file attributes such as size, file wait time, record wait time
etc., permanently ?
Using CHGPF command.
What is the purpose of CRTCMD ?
To create user defined command.
What is class of service ?
A set of link and node characteristics associated with a session.
How to see active jobs of the system ?
Using WRKACTJOB command.
How do you detect unused spool storage ?
Using Reclaim Spool Storage.
What are the functions of Remote Job Entry (RJE) ?
Allows user of AS/400 system to submit jobs and receive jobs from a host system.
What is the function of RJE Conversion Utility ?
It converts compressed data written to an AS/400 database file to decompressed d
ata written to another AS/400 database, diskette, or device file.
What is the function of the SBMRJEJOB command?
Sends RJE input stream to host system.
What is journaling and commitment control?
Journaling is a function which records the changes in a file in a journal. These
record images are used to recover the changes in the file should the system end
s abnormally. Commitment control is a function that allows you to define and pro
cess a no of changes to database files as a single unit (transaction).
What is the purpose of STRCMTCTL command ?

Starts commitment control for files that are being journal led.
What are the system objects required for journaling?
Journal receiver, journal and PFs to be journal led.
What is CPF ?
Control Program Facility (CPF) is an operating system on S/38.
What is invocation stack ?
List of programs maintained by the system as one program calls another in a seri
es of calls within a single task or job.
What is time slice ?
A finite amount of time in which a job is granted system resources while other j
obs are queued.
What is IPL ?
Initial Program Loading (IPL) is run by OS/400 when the system is started.
What does V2R2M0 mean ?
Ver. 2, Release 2 & Modification level 0. This refers to the version of OS/400.
Name the commands used to duplicate a file?
CPYF - Copy File & CRTDUPOBJ - Create Duplicate Object.
Name the command for changing the attributes of a spool file?
CHGSPLFA - Change Spool file Attributes.
Name the command which gives the attributes of a job ?
RTVJOBA - Retrieve Job Attributes.
What is the function of PDM ?
Productivity tool for copying, deleting, scanning, changing & creating source fi
les.
What is the function of SEU ?
A utility for editing programming language source code.

DATABASE FILES
What are the different definition levels in Data Description specifications ?
File level, Record level, Field level, Join level, Keyfield level, Select/Omit l
evel.
What is difference between Source Physical File and Physical File ?
A Source Physical File contains the source for the various objectscreated. This
file has a specific structure. A Physical File contains data, and the record for
mat can be different for different physical files.
What is the difference between Physical and Logical files ?
Physical file contains data, where as Logical file serves as a access path to da
tabase.
What is an access path ?
The order in which the database fields are organized for processing in the progr
am.

What are all the different types of access paths ?

Arrival sequence access path, Keyed sequence access path.
How many record formats can you have in a Physical file and in a Logical file ?
Physical file can contain only one record format, Logical file can contain more
than one record format.
What is a field reference file ?
A field reference file is a physical file which contains no data, contains field
description. this is used as a reference file by other physical files.
What is the default value for the number of increments for the physicalfile ?
Three.
When is the DFT keyword in PF used for?
To specify the default value it a field.
What is Multi-format logical file ?
Logical which uses fields from two or more physical files.
What is dynamic select ?
Selection and omission of LF records performed during processing, instead of acc
ess path is maintained. This can be used when key access path does not exist.
What is the Select and Omit criteria in logical file ?
This is used to specify rules for the Selection/Omission of records from a Physi
cal File.
Can fields be concatenated at the logical file level ?
Yes, by using CONCAT keyword.
When would the ALL keyword be used ?
Use with Select or Omit, to select/omit records.
What is a Join Logical File, Can it be used for Update ?
Logical file that combines more than one physical file.Update is not possible th
rough JLF.
How many files can be joined at a time, What is the max. no. of files ?
At a time you can join two files. The max. no. of files is 32.Only one primary f
ile and the remaining are secondary files, The primary file and at least one sec
ondary file must be physical files.
Is it possible to join the same file to itself ?
Yes.
What is FCFO, FIFO, LIFO in Database environment ?
These are file level keywords which are used to access the records in the order
FCFO : First Changed First Out
FIFO : First In First Out
LIFO : Last In Fist Out
If a file layout is changed, how do you generate new PF and retain data?
Copy the file and change the structure of Physical file, later copy old file wit
h drop option.
What is the overhead on logical file ? How can it be improved ?
Maintaining access path and storage space. We can improve the performance by usi

ng *DELAYED, *REBUILD keywords to enhance the speed.

How can the sign of a numeric be ignored when sequencing a logical file ?
By specifying the record level keyword UNSIGNED.
If a field references a field that has an EDTCDE or an EDTWRD keyword specified,
can the EDTCDE or EDTWRD from the referenced field ignored ?
Yes, by using DLTEDT keyword.
What does the keyword UNIQUE mean ?
Records with duplicate key values are not allowed.
State three different methods of maintaining access paths ?
Immediate, Rebuild & Delay.

DISPLAY FILES
What are the different types of keywords in display files ?
File level, Record format level, Field level.
What is the maximum number of records you can specify in a display file ?
1024.
How can a screen field that has changed since the last output operation be detec
ted ?
Attach the MDT attribute to the field, to detect whether field has been changed
as a result of user input.
What would be the effect on the field where reverse image, underline and highlig
ht display attributes are active ?
The result is same as if you had specified ND.
What is the use of DSPATR(MDT) keyword ?
Sets on the modified Data Tag of the field. This Data Tag detects whether the fi
eld has been changed as a result of user input.
If DSPATR(PC) and CSRLOC were specified for a format, which keyword would have p
riority ?
CSRLOC gains priority.
Can error messages as a result of a COMP, RANGE or VALUES keyword be overridden
?
Yes, through CHKMSGID keyword.
What is the purpose of OVRDTA and OVRATA keywords ?
OVRDTA keyword (field or record level) can be used to override the existing data
contents of a field or record already on the display. OVRATA keyword (field or
record level) can be used to override the existing display attributes of a field
or record already on the display.
How can a message from a message file appear as a constant on the screen ?
By using MSGCON (message constant) keyword.
In conjunction with what other keyword must OVRDTA and OVRATA be used ?
PUTOVR keyword must be used.
How can a field that is larger than what could fit onto one line be truncated fr
om the last blank rather than from the last character position?

Using BLKFOLD keyword.

What is the purpose of the INDARA keyword ?
This File-level keyword is used to remove option and response indicators from th
e buffer and places them in 99-byte separate indicator area.
Explain the purpose of KEEP and ASSUME keywords ?
KEEP : Keep the display from being deleted when the display file is closed.
ASSUME : It is used to specify that the OS/400 program is to assume that this re
cord is already shown on the display when this file is opened.
Explain the use of DFRWRT display keyword ?
No records will be displayed until there is an I/O operation.
What is the purpose of FRCDTA keyword ?
Immediately display a record format without waiting for the next I/O operation.
What keyword must be used with PROTECT keyword ?
OVERLAY
Where is the variable for the SLNO(*VAR) keyword be defined ?
At run time before displaying the record format.
Under what conditions would a field where the ERRMSG keyword was active would no
t be displayed in reverse image ?
If it is an output-only field or input capable field with display attributes UL,
HI are active.
When will the message for field that has the ERRMSG keyword active not be displa
yed ?
If more than one ERRMSG keywords are active then the first will be active, becau
se only one error message will be displayed at a time.
What is CHGINPDFT keyword, and what will be the effect if you define this keywor
d at file with out any parameter values ?
This file, record or field level keyword is used to change one or more input def
aults for input capable fields. If you define this keyword at file level without
any parameter then the underline will be suppressed.
In what case control will be passed back to the program when the last character
of the field is keyed ?
CHECK(ER) ER - End of Record.

SUBFILES
What is a subfile ?
Subfile is a group of records of same record format and can be read from or writ
e to the display in a single operation.
What are the contents of subfile ?
Subfile Record Format, Subfile Control Record Format, Relative Record Number, Su
bfile Record Number, Associated Subfile Keywords.
What are the two record formats that a subfile contains ?
Subfile record format(SFL), and subfile control record format(SFLCTL).
What is SFLPAG and SFLSIZ ?
SFLPAG : it is an attribute which specifies the number of records that can be di
splayed in a screen.

SFLSIZ : it is an attribute which specifies the number of records can be stored

in the subfile.
What is the maximum number of subfiles that can specified in a display file ?
512
The maximum number of subfiles that can defined in a RPG program for one display
file is ___ .
24
The maximum number of subfiles that can be active for a single file is____ .
12
What are the different opcodes used for file operation on a subfile in a RPG Pro
gram ?
READ, READC, CHAIN,UPDAT and WRITE
Can more than one subfile record be displayed on one line ?
Yes, by using SFLLIN keyword.
How do you specify the number of records to roll in a subfile ?
Use SFLROLVAL keyword in DDS along with the number, which specifies the number o
f records to scroll at a time.
How will you display a particular page in subfile ?
Move a valid relative record number(RRN) in the field specified using SFLRCDNBR
keyword in DDS.
How to pick up the changed records every time in a subfile after the first chang
e made ?
Seton SFLNXTCHG keyword indicator and update the subfile record.
What is the use of the SFLEND keyword ?
By specifying this keyword, the Bottom/More message could be displayed at end of
screen.
How do you toggle between single line and multi-line display of a particular rec
ord in a subfile ?
Using SFLDROP keyword.
Explain the difference between defining Subfile and Message-subfile ?
A subfile record is defined by SFL keyword, whereas a message subfile is defined
by SFLMSG keyword.
Can a single screen format occupy a screen area above and below a subfile format
?
Not possible.
How can a program be prevented from failing over when READC is performed on an e
mpty subfile ?
Check indicator placed in position LO, which will be seton if EOF if reached.

CONTROL LANGUAGE (CL/400)

How to start a CL program ?
PGM.

How many files can be declared in CL ?

One.
Which precedes, the file declaration or variable declaration ?
Variable declaration and then File declaration.
What are the different types of variables available in CL ?
DEC, CHAR, LGL
In CL Program '&' precedes ____ .
Variables.
How do you pass parameters in CL ?
Using PARM keyword.
Can libraries be added to the library list through CL ?
Yes, using ADDLIBL.
What is the difference between CAT, TCAT and BCAT ?
CAT : Concatenate two variables or constants into one continuous string.
BCAT : Truncates all trailing blanks in the first character string ; one blank i
s inserted , then the two character strings are concatenated.
TCAT : Truncates all trailing blanks in the first character string, thetwo chara
cter strings are concatenated.
How do you end a CL program ?
ENDPGM
What are the different types of messages in CL ?
Immediate message, Break message, Program message, User message.
How can errors be trapped in a CL program?
By using Monitor Message Command ( MONMSG )
What is the maximum length of a variable name in CL ?
Maximum 11 characters (including '&')
What are the limitations of CL (compare to RPG) ?
You cannot use CL program to :
. ADD or UPDATE records in database files
. Use Printer or ICF files
. Use Program described files
. Use the concept of subfile (to display more than one record), but a single out
put message subfile is a special type of subfile that is supported well in CL
. Use subroutines.
You cannot declare more than one object (file) in a CL programme.
RPG/400
What is RPG ?
Report Program Generator.
What are the positive points of RPG Language ?
Contains opcodes which makes it flexible with OS/400 Can access the externally d
escribed file.
Explain RPG Program Logic Cycle ?

When is it efficient to make use of RPG Cycle ?

When the file is arranged in sequence and output is based on control break.
Can you call a program in your RPG program, which is coded in some other languag
e?
Yes, Any program object available on AS/400.
What are the different types of specification available in RPG/400 ?
Control Spec.( H )
File Spec.( F )
Extension Spec.( E )
Line counter Spec.( L )
Input Spec.( I )
Calculation Spec.( C )
Output Spec.( O )
Is it necessary to define all formats? Which are mandatory and which are Optiona
l?
No, all are Optional.
What is the use of H spec. in RPG ?
It identifies by H in column 6, Provides information about generating and runnin
g programs.
When will DUMP and DEBUG opcodes be ignored ?
If blank is specified in position 15 of H specs.
What are the valid file types ( position 15 ) in F specification ?
I(Input file).
O (Output file).
U (Update file).
C (Combined (I/O) file).
Specify different indicators used in RPG ?
Overflow indicators.
Record Identifying Indicators.
Field Indicators.
Resulting Indicators.
Control Level Indicators.
What are Control level indicators ?
L1 to L9 used to identify certain fields on control fields and then used to cond
ition which operations are to be processed at detail or total calculation or out
put time.
What is the use of E specification in RPG ?
Extension Specs describes all record address files, arrays and tables.
What is the use of L specs in RPG ?
Line counter specification can be used to describe printer file to indicate the
length of the form and number of lines per page.
In which specification can a report layout be defined ?
O Specification.
How many files can be defined in F specs ?
A maximum of 50 files.
How many printer files can be defined in F specs ?
A maximum of 8 files.

Give three main purposes of File specification ?

To define files, to describe the files, to assign the files to specified devices
.
How do you specify page overflow indicator for printer files in RPG ?
Specify an indicator in positions 33-34 of F specification.
What is a Primary File ?
It is used in RPG Program Cycle to automatically read records in a cycle.
Can an indexed file be accessed in arrival sequence in RPG program ?
Yes.
What is a program described file in RPG ?
The field name and length of the fields are defined with in the RPG program.
What is an externally described file ?
All information about the fields is specified in DDS and the RPG program can use
them with in the program.
Can you specify a display file to be used in the following modes:Input, Output o
r Combined modes?
Yes.
What are match fields indicators ?
Matching record indicator is seton when all the matching fields in the record of
a secondary file matches with all the matching fields of a record in a primary
file.
What is the length of a variable in RPG ?
6 Characters.
What are the different arithmetic Opcodes ?
ADD, SUB, MULT, DIV, MVR, SQRT, XFOOT, Z-ADD, Z-SUB.
When is a TAG statement used in RPG ?
It is used as a Label.
What are the different Opcodes available in RPG for Database access ?
READ, CHAIN, WRITE, UPDAT, DELET, SETLL, SETGT, READE, READP, REDPE, OPEN, CLOSE
,FORCE, NEXT, UNLCK.
What is READP opcode ?
Read previous record.
What is REDPE opcode ?
Read Prior equal record.
How do you check if a division was whole division ?
Check the EQ indicator be set to '1'
What opcode could be used to test an alphanumeric field for all numeric values?
TESTN.
What opcode will be used to test the zone of a character field ?
TESTZ.
How do you specify Half Adjust ?
It should be specified in the column 53 of C specs as 'H' to indicate half adjus

t. It will be effective only if the resultant value is having more decimals than
the result field.
Explain the difference between READ, CHAIN and SETLL ?
READ operation reads the record currently pointed to, from a full procedural fil
e. CHAIN operation retrieves a record from a full Procedural file, sets a record
identifying indicator ON and places the data in the input fields. SETLL operati
on position a file at the next record that has a key or relative record number t
hat is greater than or equal to the search argument specified. The file must be
fully procedural for all three opcodes.
What does LO and EQ indicators signify in READ, WRITE and CHAIN operations ?
LO indicator specifies the error status on the above operations.EQ indicator spe
cifies the EOF, Record not found.
How can database records be read without lock ?
Put 'N' in position 53 of C specs.
What is the difference between MOVE and MOVEL ?
MOVE operation will transfer characters from the factor 2 to the result field, t
he move starts from rightmost character of factor
2.MOVEL operation will transfer characters from factor 2 to the result field, th
e move starts from leftmost character of factor 2.
How do you concatenate two string variables in RPG ?
Using CAT opcode or with MOVE followed by MOVEL.
What are the string operations possible in RPG/400 ?
CHECK, CHEKR, SUBST, CAT, XLATE, SCAN.
What does SUBST do ?
Extracts a specified character string from a base character string.
What does CHECK opcode do ?
The check operation verifies that each character in the base string (factor 2) i
s among the character indicated in the comparator string(factor 1).
QS10191In conjunction with which statements can ORxx and ANDxx conditions be use
d ?
AS10191 DOUxx, DOWxx, IFxx, and WHxx.
QS10192 What is the difference between DOU and DOW ?
AS10192 DOU checks after entering into the loop, it is performed at least once.D
OW check before entering into the loop.
QL20193 What is ITER and LEAVE opcodes do ?
AL20193 ITER transfers control from within a DO group to the ENDDOstatement of t
he DO
group. It causes the next iteration of the loop to be executed immediately
LEAVE operation transfers control from within a DO group to thestatement followi
ng the ENDDO operation.
QL20194 Which instructions support structured programming in RPG ?
AL20194 ANDxx, CASxx, DO group, ELSE, ENDyy, IFxx, ITER, LEAVE, ORxx, OTHER, SEL
EC, WHxx.
QS10195 What does 'SR' in columns 7-8 of C specs mean ?
AS10195 Calculation operation is a part of RPG subroutine.
QL20196 Explain CASxx, and CABxx statements ?

AL20196 CASxx operation allows you to conditionally select a subroutine for proc
essing. The condition is based on the relationship between factor 1 and factor 2
as specified by xx.If the relationship is true the subroutine specified in the
result field is processed.
CABxx operation compares factor 1 with factor 2 , if the condition specified by
xx is true, the program branches to the TAG operation associates with the label
specified in the result field.
QL30197 What is CLEAR and RESET ?
AL30197CLEAR operation sets the elements in a structure (record format, array/ta
ble, data
structure) or a variable (field, subfield or indicator) to zero , blank or '0'
depending on the field type (numeric, character, indicator)
RESET operation sets the elements in a structure (record format, array/ table,da
ta
structure) or a variable (field, subfield or indicator) to its initial value.
QL40198 What is SCAN and XLATE ?
AL40198 SCAN operation scans a character string (base string) contained infactor
2 for a substring (compare string) contained in factor 1.
XLATE operation translates characters in source string (factor 2) to the from an
d to strings(factor 1) and put into the result field.
QL40199 How do you use commitment control in RPG program ?
AL40199 Using COMIT operation.
Makes all changes to the files that have been specified in output operation sinc
e the previous COMIT or the beginning of operations under commitment control(if
there has been no previous COMIT or ROLBK operation).
QS30200 How do you use exceptional write in C specs ?
AS30200 Using EXCPT opcode.
QL30201 What does the opcode FREE do ?
AL30201 The FREE operation removes a program from the list of activated programs
, frees static storage and ensures program initialization (first cycle processin
g) the next time program is called. It does not close file or unlock data area.
QS30202 What does opcode POST do ?
AS30202 Puts information in IFNDS.
QS20203 What is the difference between WRITE and EXFMT of a display file ?
AS20203 WRITE displays a record format on workstation,
EXFMT displays and accepts from the workstation.
QS20204 What is the difference between PLIST and KLIST ?
AS20204PLIST operation defines a unique symbolic name for a parameter list to be
specified in a CALL operation.
KLIST is a declarative operation that gives a name to a list of key fields
QO30205 Can you have multiple key lists for a single file ?
AO30205 Yes.
QS40206 What are the different types of arrays available in RPG ?
AS40206 Pre-execution time array.
Compile time array.
Execution time array.

QL40207 How do you specify data for a compile time array ?

AL40207You can specify in E specs about the no of entries per record, no of elem
ents,
length of each element with the corresponding data entered at the end of the RPG
program starting with **.
QO30208 What is the maximum number of elements in an array ?
AO30208 9999.
QO30209 Can we define Multi-dimensional arrays in RPG ?
AO30209 No.
QS20210 What is XFOOT opcode ?
AS20210 Adds all the elements in a numeric array, and places the sum in the resu
lt field.
QS20211 How can we sort an array ?
AS20211 By using SORTA opcode.
QS20212 What is MOVEA opcode do ?
AS20212 Transfer character to numeric values from factor 2 to result field.
MOVEA can be possible to ARRAY-ARRAY, ARRAY-FIELD, or FIELD-ARRAY.
QS20213 How to initialize an array ?
AS20213 CLEAR or MOVEA *blanks to array.
QS20214 What is LOKUP opcode do ?
AS20214 LOKUP opcode search for a particular element in an array / table.
QS20215 Can LOKUP operation be used for unsorted array?
AS20215 Yes.
QL20216 What is the difference between an array and a table ?
AL20216 An array elements can be referred by array name.Elements in array can be
accessed by their position relative to other elements.
Table name does not refer to the entire set of table elements.
Elements in a table can not be accessed by their position relative to the other
elements.
QO30217 What is the maximum length of a table name ?
AO30217 6 characters.
QO20218 What is the syntax of a table name ?
AO20218 Table name should start with TAB.
QS30219 How can the user implicitly open and close the files in RPG program ?
AS30219 Enter UC in position 71-72 of F specs.Use OPEN and CLOSE opcodes in RPG
program to open and close files.
QO20220 During input operation which indicator position is seton if there is a r
ecord lock?
AO20220 LO indicator position is seton.
QS20221 What is the significance of DEFN opcode on RPG ?
AS20221 To define fields based on the attributes of another field. To define a f
ield as a data area.

QS20222 What are different ways by which you define working storage field ?
AS20222 Explicitly define or use *Like DEFN.
QO30223 How many parameters can be defined in a RPG program?
AO30223 Max. 255.
QL40224 What are the different ways of ending an RPG program without a primary f
ile ?
AL40224 SETON LR.
SETON H1 to H9 (halt indicators).
SETON RT.
RETRN.
By allowing an exception / error to end the program if
. No exception / error subroutine is specified
. No return point is specified on an exception or error subroutine
. The user's response is to cancel the program.
QL40225 Specify different ways by which RPG program can give error message to us
er?
AL40225 By calling the SUBR23R3 program as passing message id. By defining the e
rror message in DSPF.
QL50226 If you are trying to add a record in a file and an error is displayed,wh
ere do you look for error ?
AL50226 Check whether you have opened the file in Update mode.Check whether you
have specified 'A' in position 72 of F specs.
QL50227 What is a File Information Data Structure ?
AL50227 File Information Data structure (INFDS) can be defined for each file tom
ake file exception/error information available to the program. A file informatio
n data structure contains predefined subfields that identify:
. The name of the file for which the exception/error occurred
. The record being processed when the exception/error occurred or the record tha
t caused the exception/error
. The last operation being processed when the exception/error
occurred
. The status code
. The RPG routine in which the exception/error occurred.
QL50228 What is Program Status Data Structure ?
AL50228 A program status DS can defined to make program exception/error informat
ion available to an RPG program.DS is defined as a program status DS by an S in
position 18 of the DS statement.
*STATUS contains status code
*ROUTINE contains name of routine in which the exception/error occurred.
*PARMS contains the number parameters passed to this program from the calling pr
ogram.
Specify heading information/TITLE.
Specify to begin on a fresh page/EJECT.
To control line spacing/SPACE.
Records to be inserted from other files at the point where it is specified/COPY.
QO30229What is the maximum no. of times multiple occurrence DS can occur in a pr
ogram ?
AO30229 9999.
QL30230 What is the difference between *LIKE and *NAMVAR ?
AL30230 *LIKE defines the variables as in database.
*NAMVAR is used to define variables as data area.

QL30231 How is embedded SQL used in RPG ?

AL30231 /EXEC SQL
+ SQL statements
+ -------------------+ -------------------/END EXEC
QS30232 What are all the compiler directive statements ?
AS30232 /TITLE, /EJECT, /SPACE, /COPY.

QS40233 How can RPG program send message to System Operator ?

AS40233 Use QCMDEXC as called program in the CALL statements, and use SNDPGMMSG
to the operator.
QL50234 Where DBCS data will be used in RPG ?
AL50234 In any comment statement
. In comment field of E and C Specs
. In literals and constants
. As data in any character field, subfield, array or table.
QS40235 Where will control be passed after the execution of the *PSSR subroutine
if the factor 2 of the ENDSR is blank ?
AS40235 Control will return to the next sequential instruction.
QS40236 How can the CPF error-id be retrieved when a program error occurs ?
AS40236 CPF error codes are placed in the subfield location *STATUS for the prog
ram status DS.
QS30237 How could indicators 50 to 99 be set to '0' in one instruction ?
AS30237 Using 'MOVEA *ZEROS IN,50' .
QL30238 What are the figurative constants ?
AL30238 *BLANK/*BLANKS, *ZERO/*ZEROS, *HIVAL, *LOVAL, *ALL 'X..' are implied lit
erals that can be supplied without a length, because the implied length and deci
mal positions of a figurative constant are The same as those of the associated f
ield.
QO30239 What is the maximum error severity for which the compilation of RPG prog
ram stops?
AO30239 50, if LR is not seton.
Q6S2001 What are the earlier versions of RPG ?
A6AS2001RPG II & RPG III.
Q6L4002 Name the different ways by which RPG source program can be entered ?
A6L4002Interactively with SEU, In batch by using either OS/400 or Spooling funct
ions.
Q6O3003During input operation which indicator position is seton if the record is
locked ?
A6O3003Position 56 - 57 (LO).
Q6O5004 What is the record lock status value ?
A6O5004Status value is 01218.
MISCELLANEOUS
QO30240 How do you combine two record formats in RLU ?

AO30240 Using CLC.

QO30241 How do you split record formats in RLU?
AO30241 Using CLR.
QO20242 What is the use of SDA?
AO20242 Screen Design Aid is used to create display files interactively.
QO40243 How do you define overlapping fields in SDA ?
AO40243 They can be defined through condition indicators.
QS40244 Mention different ways of specifying user help.
AS40244 Through SDA and Panel Group.
QS30245 To which member type does help text for panel belong ?
AS30245 PNLGRP
QO20246 Can Printer files be externally described or program described ?
AO20246 Yes.
QS20247 What are the valid file operation codes for a PRINTER file ?
AS20247 WRITE, OPEN, CLOSE, FEDO.
QS50248 If you use INDARA keyword for a program-described PRINTER file, what wil
l be the result ?
AS50248 You will get run-time error.
QL50249 What is PRTCTL, and where will you define it ?
AL50249 The PRTCTL (Printer Control) option allows you to change forms control i
nformation and to access the current line value within the program for a program
-described PRINTER file.
PRTCTL option will be specified on a F specifications continuation line for the
PRINTER file.
Q8S2001 What is the function of RLU ?
A8S2001To design & prototype a report.
Q8S2002 What are the three types of keywords associated with printer file?
A8S2002File level, Record level & Field level.
Q8S2003 What are the three line types in RLU ?
A8S2003Report line, Filler line & Sample line.
Q8O1004 Which option number is used to invoke RLU ?
A8O1004Option 19.
Q8L4005 What are the different commands used in RLU ?
A8L4005DR - Define Record, CLC - Change Line for Continuation, CLR - Change Line
for
Record, SD - Create Sample Data, VF - View Fields, NP - New Page, DC - Define
Constants, DF - Define Fields, CF - Centre Fields & SP - Space Fields evenly.
Q8O1006 What is the command used to invoke RLU ?
A8O1006 STRRLU.
Q8S1007 What are different record spacing keywords in RLU ?
A8S1007 SKIPA, SKIPB, SPACEA & SPACEB.
Q8L4008 What is job description ?
A8L4008A job is an unit of work on the AS/400. Jobs run in a subsystem using sys

tem
resources viz. memory, disk, etc. A job can be either interactive or batch. For
interactive jobs JOD in User profile is used and for batch jobs JOBD along with
SBMJOB is submitted with an object type of job description is *JOBD. Job
description is a set of characteristics that define how the system handles a job
.
It contains: Job queue (only for batch), job priority, printer to be used, OUTQ
&
its priority, time slice & run priority. If none of the above is specified the
system used the default job description.
Q8L4009 Define a sub system?
A8L4009Sub system is an operating environment, defined by a sub system descripti
on. All
user jobs are processed in the sub system. Eg.QBASE, QBATCH, QCTL, QINTER, etc.
Sub system description defines the characteristics of a sub system. ROUTING
ENTRY: Specifies the program to be called to control a routing step. WORK ENTRY:
Source from which jobs can be accepted. WORK STATION ENTRY: Display stations fro
m
which users can log into the sub system.
Q8L4010 Open query file [OPNQRYF]?
A8L4010Open query file (OPNQRYF) selection can be on:
* Dynamic record selection
* Dynamic keyed sequence
* Dynamic join
* Unique key processing
* Group processing
* Final total processing
* Improve performance
Query access path will be implemented through the following objects
* CL program containing an OPNQRYF to open access path at runtime
* OS/400 physical file used to compile programs [dummy PF] used at runtime
* OS/400 logical file defines the key to OPNQRYF command
Q8L4011 Override database [OVRDBF] ?
A8L4011Override database [OVRDBF] lets to override the filenames or attributes o
f file selected when we compile/run program. Overrides can be used to change mos
t of the attributes. To cancel the override database command we shall have to gi
ve delete override databases DLTOVR.

Q8L4011 How do you pass numeric parameters for submit job?

A8L4011Convert numeric parameters to character and pass, or.pass in hexadecimal
format(x 0nf if n contains odd number of digits x nf if n contains even number of digit