Multiple choice technology databases

Which of the following are true regarding SSA's and IMS database calls?

  1. INIT call gets the database availability status

  2. It is not advisable to use GOBACK for ending an IMS COBOL program

  3. If the SSA contains only the segment name, byte 9 must contain a blank

  4. Basic checkpoint calls do not support GSAM files
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C,D Correct answer
Explanation

INIT call checks database availability (A is true). In IMS COBOL, GOBACK is actually the recommended way to end programs (B is false). When an SSA (Segment Search Argument) contains only the segment name without qualification, byte 9 must be blank (C is true). Basic checkpoint calls don't support GSAM files (D is true).

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