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(a) |
What is Y2k problem? Why is this problem
occurring with many COBOL programs? Propose a solution to this
problem, from the view point of COBOL. |
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(b) |
How can SORTING of data in a data file
be done in COBOL? Suppose the data is in an array of COBOL then
how will the sorting be done. |
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(c) |
Compare and contrast the characteristics
of relative file organisation with indexed sequential file
organisation. Explain the application where you will prefer
relative file organisation in comparison to indexed sequential file
organisation. |
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(d) |
What is the use of SEARCH statement in
COBOL? Explain the working logic of this statement. Give
example of this statement. |
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(e) |
What are the level 77 & 88 entries?
Where are they used in COBOL? Can level 77 or 88 entry be
replaced by normal record entries? Give reasons for
answer. |
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(f) |
What are the usage of STRING &
UNSTRING statements of COBOL? Explain with the help of one
example each. |
| 2 |
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Write a program in COBOL for creating an
indexed master file for a banking environment from the following
files: |
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Account balance
file
Account no. 5
digits
Balance 8
digits
account holder name 25 characters
Transaction file
of the day
Account No. 5 digits
Withdrawal or
Deposit 1 digit code
Amount 6 digits
The
format for index master file is
Account No 5 digits
Account
holder name 25 Characters
Present Balance 8 digits(
obtained from using account balance & transaction
file) |
| 3 |
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ABC Video Library maintains its records
in a COBOL file of following format: |
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Video cassette file : (Not
Sorted)
Name of Video 25 characters
Video Code No 5
digits
Caste 25 characters
No.of Cassettes 2 digits
The
library had 2 offices both having similar file structure, but due to
paucity of funds both the offices are being merged. Write the COBOL
program to create one video cassette file from the 2 files of the
offices. Please note there may be some cassettes which are available
in both the libraries, so take necessary precautions while making
single video cassette file. |
| 4 |
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Write a program in COBOL to print total
sales of each sales person from the following |
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transaction file:
name: SALES
TRANSACTION (Not Sorted)
Salesperson No. 2digits
Salesperson
name 25 characters
Amount of sales 8 digits
Please note
the following points will programming : |
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- -There are 20 salespersons numbered 1
to 20
- There may be numerous records per
salesman
- Input records are not sorted
- The output will include individual
sales record and their total.
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| 5 |
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Explain the following COBOL verbs with
the help of one example each: |
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a. INSPECT statement
b. SYNCHRONIZED
clause
c. REDEFINES clause
d. SIZE ERROR option
e. while
loop implementation using PERFORM |
