IDMS Interview Questions

Mainframe IDMS Interview Questions asked in various companies.

Explain what are the different types of record locks and how are they set?
How are record locks released in IDMS?
What is currency in IDMS?
What does a status return code of NN29 mean in regards to record locks?
If the stored record is not defined as automatic of a set, how can it be stored as a member of the set?
So manual and automatic are the connect options for a set. What are the disconnect options in IDMS?
Explain what is the purpose of a READY in IDMS?
What does a FINISH do?
Explain with examples what do you mean by a bind?
If you are current on the owner of a set, what is the difference between an obtain next and obtain first?
Explain what is a Region in IDMS?
How does IDMS communicate with CICS?
Is there a application program coding difference between local and central version mode?
Explain what is the difference between a schema and a subschema in IDMS?
What do you mean by a Page in IDMS?
Can you tell me what is the IDD in IDMS?
What is the meaning of the return codes 0307 and 0326?
What does a ROLLBACK do in IDMS?
Explain the difference between record occurrence and record type.
What is the difference between local and central version operating modes.
What do you mean by a run unit in IDMS?
What is a junction record in IDMS?
Can you name and explain the three location modes.