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Introduction to Enterprise Computing Week 01 Quiz Answers
Q1. Which of these provides a common set of methods for performing functions which the operating system is going to utilize?
- Software
- Hardware
- Firmware
- Operating System
Q2. Architecture is comprised of:
- Hardware and firmware
- Hardware and operating systems
- Software and firmware
- Software and hardware
Q3. What takes source code and compiles it into machine language?
- Compilers
- Programming
- Language code
- Object code
Q4. Which of the following are examples of application software?
- Memory components
- Inventory jobs
- Operating Systems
- Program products
Q5. What is the best definition of an address space?
- Is the actual physical memory
- Appears to exist as main storage, although most of it is held in secondary storage
- A map of storage available to applications and users
- Is addressable data storage not currently in a computer’s main memory
Q6. What term is used when the operating system moves data from auxiliary storage to central storage?
- Relocating
- Paging
- Retrieving
- Passing
Q7. A processor unit (PU) is an un-characterized processor in a mainframe. Which characterized processor executes commands?
- SAP (System assistance processor)
- zIIP (Integrated information processor)
- zAAP (z Application assist processor)
- CP (Central processor)
Q8. In TSO/ISPF, what is the name of a data set which contains multiple members, each of which holds a sub-data set?
- Sequential data set
- Partitioned data set
- Sub data set
- Member data set
Q9. What is the name of software that enables hardware on a mainframe?
- LMC (Licensed machine code)
- PR/SM (Processor resource/system manager)
- LIC (Licensed internal code)
- PDF (Program development facility)
Q10. What is the status of the management process state when a process is waiting on the processor to handle the request?
- Holding
- New
- Running
- Ready
Introduction to Enterprise Computing Week 02 Quiz Answers
Q1. Applications running on an operating system through a simplified series of interfaces is referred to as APIs
- True
- False
Q2. What is the minimum number of LPARs in a Sysplex?
- 16
- 1
- 2
- 32
Q3. Which z/OS component manages communications between applications in a Parallel Sysplex?
- VTAM
- TCP/IP
- Cross-system coupling facility
- Hipersockets
Q4. Which z/OS component is used for managing workload distribution, workload balancing, and distributing resources to competing workloads?
- Workload manager
- Resource control
- Workload distribution
- Resource balancing
Q5. What’s the most accurate definition of a Network Interface Card (NIC)?
- A NIC controls the flow of information from the IP to the TCP, over hardware and software.
- A NIC is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a network.
- A NIC moves information directly from the computer to computers on the internet.
- A NIC comprises of the hardware and software components that connects the RJ-15 cable to the RJ-45
Q6. What does VSAM stand for?
- Virtual Storage Access Method
- Virtually Stored Accessories Methodology
- Virtual Safe Access Method
Q7. Which is the best definition of a console as it pertains to Mainframe?
- A collection of optional software features, with a web-browser interface, that is used for configuring, managing, and monitoring data-copy functions.
- A screen that resides within the computer.
- A user interface to a server, for example, the interface provided on a personal computer.
Q8. What’s the best definition of an LDAP?
- Defines a standard method to access and update information in a directory.
- A semiconductor chip that displays visible or infrared light when activated.
- A set of system commands, library routines, and other tools that allow the user to establish and control logical volume storage.
Q9. What does GDPS stand for?
- Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex
- Graphic DiPlo Sysplex
- Geomegric Duplicity Parallel Sysplex
Introduction to Enterprise Computing Week 03 Quiz Answers
Q1. Which of the following are considered “computer resources”?
- Channels
- Storage
- Data sets
- All of the above
Q2. Which PCIe hardware component improves security by performing cryptographic functions?
- Cybersecurity
- Hardware security module
- Crypto graphic processor
- Data-centric security
Q3. Which CNTLUNIT keyword specifies the address or addresses to which the control unit is attached?
- Link control
- Link address
- Link cssid
- Link director
Q4. Which channel type provides 3270 sessions to serve as a vehicle for an operating system?
- OSD
- CFR
- CFS
- OSC
Q5. Which of the following IOCP statements are optional?
- All of these options
- CNTLUNIT
- IODEVICE
- CHIPID
Q6. Which statement defines the LPARs and the logical channel subsystems?
- CHIPID
- ID
- CNTLUNIT
- Resource
- IODEVICE
Q7. The Image activation order is defined in which profile?
- Image
- Load
- Group
- Reset
Q8. What is the name of the process that loads the IOCDS in HSA?
- POR
- CPC
- Activate
- IPL
Q9. During an initial program load, what is the name of the device which contains the operating system?
- SYSPROG
- SYSRES
- CPC
- DASD
Q10. Where can activation profiles be initiated from?
- HMC
- HMC and SE
- DASD console
- Operating system console
- DASD console and Operating system console
Q11. Scenario: The mainframe is powered on and all 85 LPARs are IPL’ed.
Which activation profile, when activated, will crash all 85 LPARs along with their operating systems?
- Group
- Load
- Image
- Reset
Q12. Which position(s) in the Load Parameter contains the information on what messages are to be displayed during IPL time?
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 5 and 7
- 7 and 8
- 7
- 6
Q13. What is the name of the process that loads operating system from the SYSRES device and loads it into main storage?
- Load
- IPL
- POR
- CPC
Q14. Which file or data set is used during an IPL and contains the hardware and software definitions of the system?
- IOCDS
- IODF
- IOCP
- IOSM
Q15. What allows data to be decrypted the moment it is needed?
- Prevalent encryption
- Pervading encryption
- Encryption key
- Pervasive encryption
Q16. What is another name for asymmetric encryption?
- Tokenization
- Mainframe encryption
- Data security encryption
- Public key encryption
Q17. What is the name of the high performance cryptographic engine which exists for every IBM Z processor?
- LDAP
- HSM
- PCIe
- CPACF
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