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IBM Mainframe Assessment Test

This IBM Mainframe test evaluates candidates' proficiency in COBOL Programming, Mainframe Networking and Security, IBM Mainframe Architecture, Assembler Language Programming, Job Control Language (JCL), and DB2 Database Management.

Proficiency Level
Beginner-Expert
Experience
0-8 years
Duration
30 mins
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Use Case

  • Assesses deep understanding of IBM Mainframe architecture.
  • Evaluates proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and Assembler programming.
  • Tests knowledge in DB2 database management and performance.
  • Identifies candidates with strong mainframe networking and security skills.

Skills Covered

IBM Mainframe Architecture
COBOL Programming
Assembler Language Programming
Job Control Language (JCL)
DB2 Database Management
Mainframe Networking and Security

About

IBM Mainframe Assessment Test

This IBM Mainframe test is designed to assess the expertise of candidates in key areas such as COBOL Programming, Mainframe Networking and Security, IBM Mainframe Architecture, Assembler Language Programming, Job Control Language (JCL), and DB2 Database Management. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's ability to work with IBM mainframe systems, ensuring they possess the necessary skills to manage, program, and secure mainframe environments effectively. This assessment is crucial for identifying professionals who can maintain and optimize mainframe operations, contributing to the overall efficiency and security of IT infrastructure.

Target Audience

This assessment is ideal for roles such as IBM Mainframe Developer, Mainframe Systems Programmer, and Mainframe Systems Administrator.

Prerequisites
  • Proficiency in COBOL programming language
  • Understanding of mainframe networking and security principles
  • Familiarity with IBM mainframe architecture
  • Experience with assembler language programming
  • Knowledge of Job Control Language (JCL)
  • Skills in DB2 database management
  • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize mainframe systems
Test Overview
Duration
30 mins
Questions
10
Passing Score
70%

Questions

Understanding Job Entry Subsystem in Mainframe Architecture
IBM Mainframe
IBM Mainframe
Job Entry Subsystem
JCL
Mainframe Architecture
What this question evaluates
This question evaluates the candidate's understanding of IBM Mainframe Architecture, specifically focusing on the role of the Job Entry Subsystem (JES) in managing batch jobs submitted for execution.
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Hard
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
COBOL Vulnerability in Financial Applications
COBOL Programming
COBOL Programming
IBM Mainframe
Security
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Hard
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Overflow Handling in IBM Assembler
Assembler Language Programming
Assembler Language Programming
Overflow Handling
IBM Mainframe
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Hard
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
JCL Step Override Technique
JCL
JCL
IBM Mainframe
Job Execution
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Hard
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
DB2 SQL Performance Optimization
DB2
DB2
Database Management
Performance Tuning
Mainframe
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Hard
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Data Integrity in Mainframe Networks
Mainframe Networking
Mainframe Networking
Data Security
Data Integrity
System z
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Hard
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Understanding JCL in IBM Mainframe Systems
IBM Mainframe
IBM Mainframe
JCL
Job Control Language
Mainframe Systems
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Understanding the WORKING-STORAGE SECTION in COBOL
COBOL
COBOL
Programming
Mainframe
WORKING-STORAGE SECTION
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
Understanding IBM Assembler Instructions
Assembler Language Programming
Assembler Language Programming
IBM mainframe
IBM assembler
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
JCL Output Dataset Definition
JCL
JCL
IBM Mainframe
Output Dataset
What this question evaluates
No description provided
Type:
Programming
Difficulty:
Medium
Time:
2 mins
Attempts:
100+
Success Rate:
70.01%
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Skills Performance
Score
IBM Mainframe Architecture
87%
COBOL Programming
80%
Assembler Language Programming
85%
Job Control Language (JCL)
82%
Areas of Improvement
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Job Control Language (JCL)
Practice
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