Multiple choice technology mainframe

Which is neither or nor the functionality of CICS?

  1. CICS cannot handle file management by itself.

  2. CICS helps in task of monitoring.

  3. CICS doesn't need the statements like READ, WRITE, OPEN.

  4. CICS doesn't act as data communication system.

  5. CICS takes care of system functions along with application program functions.
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A,D Correct answer
Explanation

CICS cannot directly handle file management by itself - it relies on access methods like VSAM for file operations (A is true). CICS does not act as a data communication system - it manages communication but the actual data communication is handled by the system's telecommunications controller (D is true). CICS does help with monitoring (B is false). CICS does need READ/WRITE statements for file operations (C is false). CICS does handle both system and application program functions (E is false).

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