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IBM 000-972 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Debugging and Testing | - Runtime diagnostics - Debug tools and techniques on IBM i |
| Topic 2: RPG IV Programming Fundamentals | - Language structure and syntax - Built-in functions and operations - Data types and definitions |
| Topic 3: DB2 for i / Database Access | - Embedded SQL in RPG - Record-level access - File handling (physical/logical files) |
| Topic 4: ILE (Integrated Language Environment) | - Procedures and service programs - Program structure and modules |
| Topic 5: Program Logic and Control | - Error handling and exception processing - Control structures (loops, conditionals) |
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IBM ILE RPG Programmer Sample Questions:
A database file contains two six digit fields named SHPDATE and DLVRYDATE, which contain date values in MMDDYY format. Which of the following expressions will update the DaysToDeliver field, showing the number of days between SHPDATE and DLVRYDATE.
- A. DaysToDeliver = %subdt(%date(shpDate : *mdy): %date(dlvryDate : *mdy) : *days);
- B. DaysToDeliver = %diff(%date(shpDate : *mdy) : %date(dlvryDate : *mdy) : *days);
- C. DaysToDeliver = %date(shpDate : *mdy : *days) - %date(dlvryDate : *mdy : *days);
- D. DaysToDeliver = %dec(%date(shpDate : *mdy)) - %dec(%date(dlvryDate : *mdy));
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
An RPG program calls procedures named ValidateCust and GetCustInf which reside in a Service Program called CustProcs. The same program also calls a procedure named CenterField which resides in a Service Program called Utility. When creating this program, which of the following Binding Directory entries could be used to allow creation of the program with the CRTBNDRPG command?
- A. OBJECT TYPE ValidateCust *PROCEDURE GetCustNo *PROCEDURE CustProcs *PROCEDURE
- B. OBJECT TYPE ValidateCust *MODULE GetCustInf *MODULE Centerfield *MODULE
- C. OBJECT TYPE ValidateCust *SRVPGM GetCustInf *SRVPGM Centerfield *SRVPGM
- D. OBJECT TYPE ProdProcs *SRVPGM CustProcs *SRVPGM Utility *SRVPGM DBIO *SRVPGM
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Given the following display file DDS:
AAN01N02N03T.Name++++++RLen++TDpBLinPosFunctions++++++++++++++++++++ A R
MYSCREEN
A CA12
A CF20
A 10 20'Enter Customer Number'
A CUSTOMER 7 0I 10 44CHANGE(77)
A 24 24 35'F20=Process'
A 24 70'F12=Cancel'
When function key 20 is pressed, which of the following indicators is turned on?
- A. *IN20
- B. *INKT
- C. *INKU
- D. *IN24
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following SQL statements, when used by itself in an RPG program, can take the place of a File Specification, a key and a CHAIN?
- A. SELECT INTO
- B. DECLARE CURSOR
- C. PREPARE STATEMENT
- D. FETCH
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Given the data structure below: DName+++++++++++ETDsFrom+++To/L+++IDc.Keywords++++++++++++++++++++++ D Student DS Qualified D Name 35 D Address 35 D City 21 D RegistDate D Inz(*Sys) Which of the following defines a data structure named NewGrad and initializes its subfields to the same initial values as those in Student?
- A. DName+++++++++++ETDsFrom+++To/L+++IDc.Keywords+++++++++++++++
D NewGrad DS Likeds(Student)
D Inz(*Likeds) - B. DName+++++++++++ETDsFrom+++To/L+++IDc.Keywords+++++++++++++++
D NewGrad DS Likeds(Student) - C. DName+++++++++++ETDsFrom+++To/L+++IDc.Keywords+++++++++++++++
D NewGrad DS Likeds(Student) Inz - D. DName+++++++++++ETDsFrom+++To/L+++IDc.Keywords+++++++++++++++
D NewGrad DS Likeds(Student)
D Inz(Student)
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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