COBOL Online Test

Q: What are the main COBOL tests?

Here are the main COBOL-related tests: COBOL Online Test JCL Test IBM RPG 400 Test

The COBOL Online Test uses scenario-based MCQs to evaluate candidates on their knowledge of COBOL programming language, including their proficiency in working with data types, control structures, file handling, and database access. The test also evaluates a candidate's familiarity with popular COBOL software tools and techniques for developing, maintaining, and deploying COBOL applications. The test aims to evaluate a candidate's ability to work with COBOL effectively and design and develop COBOL-based applications that adhere to industry standards and best practices.

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10 COBOL MCQs

Covered skills:

COBOL Data Division

COBOL Procedure Division

File Handling

Sorting and Merging

Conditional Statements

Subprograms and Functions

Error Handling

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The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Understanding the basic concepts and syntax of COBOL
Demonstrating proficiency in declaring and manipulating data in COBOL
Implementing logic and flow control using COBOL Procedure Division
Working with files and performing file operations in COBOL
Sorting and merging data in COBOL
Using conditional statements effectively in COBOL programs
Implementing subprograms and functions in COBOL
Handling errors and exceptions in COBOL
Writing efficient and optimized COBOL code
Understanding the structure and behavior of COBOL programs

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🧐 Question
Medium Decision Control Arithmetic Operations Decision Structures Data Types	Solve
Consider the following COBOL program: What will the program display when it is executed?
Medium Multi Dimensional Arrays Arrays Data Processing Subroutines	Solve
Consider the following pseudocode snippet in COBOL: After executing this program, what will be the final state of StrArr?
Medium VSAM File Processing in COBOL VSAM File Handling	Solve
Consider the following COBOL code snippet. The program aims to read from a VSAM Key-Sequenced Data Set (KSDS) named 'CUSTOMER-FILE' which contains customer records. The program reads the file in ascending order by 'CUSTOMER-ID', performs some processing (not shown here), and then displays the 'CUSTOMER-NAME' of the last record read. Assuming there are no syntax errors and the 'CUSTOMER-FILE' is present and accessible, what will the program display as the last customer's name after executing this COBOL program? A: The program will display the name of the customer with the highest 'CUSTOMER-ID'. B: The program will display the name of the customer with the lowest 'CUSTOMER-ID'. C: The program will not display any customer name. D: The program will display the name of the first customer in the 'CUSTOMER-FILE'. E: The program will display an uninitialized or random 'LAST-NAME'.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium Decision Control Arithmetic Operations Decision Structures Data Types	2 mins COBOL	Solve
Consider the following COBOL program: What will the program display when it is executed?
	Medium Multi Dimensional Arrays Arrays Data Processing Subroutines	2 mins COBOL	Solve
Consider the following pseudocode snippet in COBOL: After executing this program, what will be the final state of StrArr?
	Medium VSAM File Processing in COBOL VSAM File Handling	2 mins COBOL	Solve
Consider the following COBOL code snippet. The program aims to read from a VSAM Key-Sequenced Data Set (KSDS) named 'CUSTOMER-FILE' which contains customer records. The program reads the file in ascending order by 'CUSTOMER-ID', performs some processing (not shown here), and then displays the 'CUSTOMER-NAME' of the last record read. Assuming there are no syntax errors and the 'CUSTOMER-FILE' is present and accessible, what will the program display as the last customer's name after executing this COBOL program? A: The program will display the name of the customer with the highest 'CUSTOMER-ID'. B: The program will display the name of the customer with the lowest 'CUSTOMER-ID'. C: The program will not display any customer name. D: The program will display the name of the first customer in the 'CUSTOMER-FILE'. E: The program will display an uninitialized or random 'LAST-NAME'.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Decision Control Arithmetic Operations Decision Structures Data Types	COBOL	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Consider the following COBOL program: What will the program display when it is executed?
	Multi Dimensional Arrays Arrays Data Processing Subroutines	COBOL	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Consider the following pseudocode snippet in COBOL: After executing this program, what will be the final state of StrArr?
	VSAM File Processing in COBOL VSAM File Handling	COBOL	Medium	2 mins	Solve
Consider the following COBOL code snippet. The program aims to read from a VSAM Key-Sequenced Data Set (KSDS) named 'CUSTOMER-FILE' which contains customer records. The program reads the file in ascending order by 'CUSTOMER-ID', performs some processing (not shown here), and then displays the 'CUSTOMER-NAME' of the last record read. Assuming there are no syntax errors and the 'CUSTOMER-FILE' is present and accessible, what will the program display as the last customer's name after executing this COBOL program? A: The program will display the name of the customer with the highest 'CUSTOMER-ID'. B: The program will display the name of the customer with the lowest 'CUSTOMER-ID'. C: The program will not display any customer name. D: The program will display the name of the first customer in the 'CUSTOMER-FILE'. E: The program will display an uninitialized or random 'LAST-NAME'.

Test candidates on core COBOL Hiring Test topics

COBOL Data Division: COBOL Data Division is used to define data structures such as variables, records, and files. It is important to measure this skill to ensure that the candidate can effectively work with data and understand the different datatypes and data manipulation techniques in COBOL.

COBOL Procedure Division: COBOL Procedure Division is where the actual program logic is written. It includes statements such as perform, if-else, and do-while, among others. Measuring this skill helps evaluate the candidate's ability to write efficient and logical program logic using COBOL.

File Handling: File handling in COBOL involves reading, writing, and manipulating files. It is crucial to assess this skill as it determines if the candidate can work with external data sources and perform operations like record-level processing and file organization in COBOL.

Sorting and Merging: Sorting and merging involve arranging data in a specific sequence and combining data from multiple sources respectively. Testing this skill ensures that the candidate can effectively use sorting algorithms and understand merging techniques to perform operations like matching records and maintaining data integrity in COBOL programs.

Conditional Statements: Conditional statements in COBOL allow the program to make decisions and perform different actions based on certain conditions. Measuring this skill helps assess the candidate's ability to write accurate and efficient conditional statements to control program flow and make logical decisions in COBOL.

Subprograms and Functions: Subprograms and functions in COBOL are reusable code segments that can be called from different parts of a program. Evaluating this skill is essential to determine if the candidate can effectively modularize code, improve code maintainability, and reuse logic in COBOL programs.

Error Handling: Error handling in COBOL involves handling and reporting errors or exceptions that occur during program execution. Measuring this skill helps determine if the candidate can identify and handle errors gracefully, ensuring that the program continues to run smoothly and provides appropriate error messages or recovery mechanisms in COBOL.

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What roles can I use the COBOL Test for?

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COBOL Developer
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Mainframe Developer
Legacy Systems Programmer

Can I combine COBOL Online Test with Java Online Test questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test that includes both COBOL and Java questions. Check out our Java Online Test for more details on assessing Java skills.

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What is COBOL Online Test?

COBOL Online Test is designed to evaluate a candidate's proficiency in COBOL programming. Recruiters use it to assess skills in COBOL Data Division, Procedure Division, File Handling, Sorting and Merging, Conditional Statements, Subprograms, and Error Handling.

What topics are evaluated in the COBOL Online Test?

The COBOL Online Test covers COBOL Data Division, Procedure Division, File Handling, Sorting and Merging, Conditional Statements, Subprograms and Functions, and Error Handling.

Can I test COBOL and Mainframe together in a test?

Yes, you can combine COBOL and Mainframe skills. This is recommended for comprehensive candidate assessment. Check out our IBM Mainframe Test.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

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COBOL Online Test

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Use the COBOL Test to shortlist qualified candidates

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Custom API integrations

Role-based Access

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