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2R051 CDC Vol. 1
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05/12/2010

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Term
Who resolves IMDS problems that are beyond the capability of the functional users?
Definition
Database Manager
Term
Name the two levels of maintenance analysis functions
Definition
Host/Unit
Term
What added responsibilities does a host analysis workcenter have?
Definition
Coordinating with units, DECC, ESLG
Term
An analyst/DBM keeps the maintenance leadership and staff agencies advised of what?
Definition
Any change that may affect unit
Term
Who shuld functional users contact first when there is a real or perceived hardware or IMDS problem?
Definition
Unit DBM
Term
State the purpose of DECCs
Definition
Provide info to federal and state agencies
Term
If there is a problem with your database that is beyond your repair capability, whose responsibiliry is it to use the database utilities to make repairs or perform recoveries?
Definition
CSSHD
Term
What office within the DECC is responsible for repair or recovery of the G081 MIS?
Definition
CSSHD, internet, phone
Term
What office within the DECC is responsible for repair or recovery of the G081 MIS?
Definition
CSSHD, internet, phone
Term
What are the two key functions of the systems program office?
Definition
base network control, REMIS
Term
When it becomes neccecary to contact ELSG, who is your initial POC?
Definition
DBM, CSSHD
Term
What are the two ways problems are referred to the CSSHD?
Definition
FAO, G081
Term
Which processing mode does not restrict a user to a particular AIS?
Definition
Demand
Term
Name the two network control centers that you'll communicate with concerning your job as a DBM?
Definition
Base network control, REMIS
Term
What is the role of the base help desk?
Definition
first line for help, connects you to the right people to help
Term
Who do you contact for REMIS problems?
Definition
REMIS, SMC
Term
State the primary benefit of using a LAN?
Definition
Makes sharing resources easy, and more powerful
Term
Name the two major componets that entail a LAN system
Definition
workstation/server
Term
Describe the two primary functions of a server.
Definition
Manage hardware and monitor information transfer
Term
What are protocols as applied to the LAN?
Definition
Win2k, NI4U, IE5.5, 128b Java 2pack
Term
Why is DEMAND usually limited to analysts and DBMs?
Definition
In DEMAND you're not accessing the data itself, but the mainframe
Term
What are the two terminal identification codes that will give the user access to IMDS? From where are they obtained?
Definition
terminal/remote. NCC
Term
What is INFOconnect?
Definition
terminal emulation package
Term
How does online differ from batch processing?
Definition
Online- mostly instant results, batch processing is overnight
Term
What is a path
Definition
Named configuration controls from the host to PC
Term
Why is INFOconnect important to the IMDS DBM?
Definition
INFOconnect can access things that IMDS regular users can't
Term
How many sessions must you create to enable communication between a PC and a host?
Definition
One; minimum
Term
What are the four contents of a session profile?
Definition
Connection, terminal, FTP, other configurations
Term
What is the idea of "One Air Force- One Network" program?
Definition
Instant desktop access to service wide maintenance actions
Term
What is the AFP (Air Force Portal) known as?
Definition
MyAF
Term
What advantage does the AFP offer to the maintenance user?
Definition
Easily condenses efforts to one system
Term
Who is authorized to use the AFP?
Definition
AF employed personnel
Term
What is the website for the AFP?
Definition
my.af.mil
Term

If the unit DBM cannot resolve a problem encountered by a functional user, he or she should contact

 

a. the host DBM

b. 754th ELSG

c. DECC

d. the CSSHD (FAB)

Definition
a. host DBM
Term

Which of the following provides information and communication services to military and government organizations in an assigned region of the United States?

 

a. DBM

b. BNCC

c. DECC

d. REMIS Management Center

Definition
C. DECC
Term

The two main agencies within the 754th ELSG are the

 

a. Functional analysis and database administrator

b. Dadabase administrator and CSSHD

c. Systems program office and CSSHD

d. Interactice cutomer service facility, and database administrator

Definition
c. systems program office and CSSHD
Term
What is considered a limitation when utilizing batch processing?
Definition
Process delays always...
Term

If the CSSHD cannot find a solution to an IMDS problem, what does the DBM do next?

 

a. close the problem as unsolved

b. initiate memo to submit an advisory notice

c. call other IMDS DBMs at other bases

d. refer the problem to the IMDS systems program office

Definition
d. refer the problem to the IMDS systems program office
Term

Which activity is a function of the base network control center (BNCC)?

 

a. IMDS database administration

b. INDS database management

c. Help desk operation

d. Computer contracts

Definition
c. Help desk operation
Term

The REMIS Management Center is operated by

 

a. 754th ELSG

b. CSSHD

c. DBM

d. Northrop Grumman

Definition
d. Northrop Grumman
Term

The LAN componet that provides services to the users on the network is known as the

 

a. server

b. protocols

c. workstation

d. server network

Definition
a. server
Term

Which statement best describes a star topology in a LAN arrangement?

 

a. the computers are connected to each other

b. a central computer controls the flow of data

c. there are five computers at each end of the form

d. one computer is connected to at least two other computers

Definition
b. a central computer controls the flow of data
Term

Which software is required to access IMDS GUI?

 

a. photo editor

b. image reader

c. media player

d. internet browser

Definition
d. internet browser
Term

Which one of the following must the DBM obtain from the base network control center to gain terminal access to IMDS?

 

a. IMDS password

b. Security clearance

c. Server address setting

d. Remote ID

Definition
D. Remote ID
Term

In INFOconnect, which of the following do you need for your session profile?

 

a. pc model

b. password

c. terminal type

d. cd-rom drive

Definition
C. terminal type
Term

What type of enviornment does  emulation software enable a PC to operate in

 

a. remote terminal

b. intercommunication

c. digital host communication

d. LAN

Definition
c. digital host communication
Term

The main advantage of the Air Force portal to the maintenance user is the ability to access all maintenance information systems through a common

 

a. computer

b. password

c. browser

d. account

Definition
c. browser
Term
Why do the various systems rely on batch processing?
Definition
large amounts of data inputs
Term
When would pseudo processing be considered a very efficient way of updating the database?
Definition
no direct monitoring, with a flexible timeline
Term
State the primary use for TIP
Definition
process input/updates to system
Term
Which processing mode does not restrict a user to a specific AIS?
Definition
Demand
Term
What is considered a limitation when utilizing batch processing?
Definition
Batch processing always has a considerable delay
Term
Why do the various systems rely on batch processing?
Definition
Process large amounts of data
Term
What is the easiest way to upload a data file to the mainframe?
Definition
NFSOAO IMDS build mode
Term
What character will appear on your screen indicating that PSUPBR processing has completed?
Definition
SOE
Term
What is the purpose of the PABSAG054-AP application program file?
Definition
Hold absolutes
Term
Which program file contains programs used to troubleshoot the database?
Definition
PECLAG054-EL
Term
What is the function of the VALTAB file?
Definition
control online programs
Term
What program file is contained in the SUPUR file?
Definition
Contains identical to IMDS PAOTG054
Term
What should be done if the DECC cannot bring up your IMDS database?
Definition
Re catalouge TIP file
Term
What three console modes are usually available to the DBM?
Definition
basic, limited, full
Term
When should the @@CONS<keyin> be used?
Definition
One key in request
Term
Console commands are actually a subset of what type of command?
Definition
RSI Command
Term
What command would you use to print data to your printer as it scrolls acrost the terminal?
Definition
@@Print
Term
How do you find the FTP address of your host mainframe?
Definition
DEMAND/Call monitor
Term
What ECL command gives you the host mainframe FTP address
Definition
@WHOAMI
Term
What is a local file?
Definition
Filename on PC
Term
What is a remote file?
Definition
file on the mainframe
Term
What symbol is positioned in column one prior to any ECL command?
Definition
Master space (@)
Term
What element of construction separates and ECL command from its options?
Definition
Comma ( , )
Term
What symbol immediately follows a qualifier?
Definition
Splat. (*)
Term
What is the length requirement for a filename?
Definition
1-12 alphanumeric characters
Term
What does the read key and write key perform when specified in a filename?
Definition
Read- no read, write- no write
Term
When specified, where is the element name located in a filename?
Definition
after the period
Term
When are blanks allowed?
Definition
After Master Spaces, Commas, backslashes and periods
Term
How is a continuation specified?
Definition
A semicolon (;)
Term
What ECL command does the user input when he or she communicates with the console operator?
Definition
@MSG
Term
Which option of the @MSG must you transmit when there is need to suppress the display to the console and place the message in a print file only?
Definition
N
Term
State the purpose of the @Help ECL command
Definition
Help in CTS
Term
What format of the @PRT command must you use to display all files with the same project ID?
Definition
@PRT,P
Term
What is the purpose of the @FAC ECL command?
Definition
Analyze two digit numbers
Term
What ECL command is used to catalouge a file?
Definition
@CAT
Term
What does the @CHG command change?
Definition
read/write keys
Term
What is the @DELETE command for?
Definition
deletes entries
Term
What is the purpose of the @PACK command?
Definition
removes marked files
Term
What is the purpose of the @COPY command
Definition
copies files
Term
What will @ELT option 1 accomplish?
Definition
Reinsert element into file
Term
What ECL command introduces, updates, and corrects SDFs?
Definition
@DATA
Term
Which command is used as a file divider or file terminator?
Definition
@EOF
Term
What are the two common forms of the @ASG command?
Definition
tape, fast trend
Term
Which command makes provisions for the deassignment of files and release the input/output facilities?
Definition
@FREE
Term
What is the purpose of the @FREEALL command?
Definition
Frees all files
Term
Why is the @RUN command the first statement of a run?
Definition
Tells the computer what to run
Term
What happens if the deadline of a run is exceeded?
Definition
Might lose data
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