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Can you access QSAM (seq) files from CICS?

  1. Yes

  2. Using AIX we can access in CICS

  3. Using Keys we can access QSAM in CICS

  4. No
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D Correct answer
Explanation

CICS does not directly support access to QSAM (Queued Sequential Access Method) files for standard application programs because QSAM is blocking and can cause the entire CICS region to wait. Transient Data Queues (TDQ) or VSAM are used instead.

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