CDC 2R051 Volume 1 – Flashcards
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Air Force policy on air and space equipment maintenance expects maintenance to be performed at the?
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Lowes level
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What rate is used as a metric to measure readiness in air and space maintenance?
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Mission Capability
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What provides the most effective and efficient use of people, facilities, and equipment?
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Maintenance planning
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The primary focus of the maintenance effort should be on?
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Preventive maintenance
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When a maintenance unit encourages the development of automated information systems and procedures that enhance productivity, it is accomplished by?
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Eliminating nonproductive administrative tasks and improving efficiency.
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Unit-level maintenance organizations are standardized throughout each major command based on size, similar wartime mission, and
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assigned weapon systems.
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Which squadron is responsible to the maintenance group (MXG) commander for all staff-related functions required for the efficient operation of aircraft maintenance functions within the MXG?
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Maintenance operations
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What is the title for the senior maintenance manager responsible for communications-electronics (C-E) maintenance?
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Chief of Maintenance (COM)
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Any personnel, other than 2EXXX Air Force specialty code, performing maintenance on communications-electronics (C-E) equipment, whether assigned to a communications unit or not, is referred to as?
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Non-traditional technicians
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What kind of communications-electronics (C-E) maintenance unit provides specialized maintenance and training capability above those normally found in operations and maintenance (O&M) units?
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Special Maintenance Teams (SMT)
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For what program does the maintenance group commander (MXG/CC) hold squadron CCs and supervisors at all levels responsible?
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Vehicle Management
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Who is responsible for developing an Aircraft Impoundment Program?
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Maintenance Group Commander
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Which commander (CC) does the maintenance group CC coordinate with concerning the High-Speed Taxi Check Program?
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Operations Group
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Who is responsible for directing cannibalization (CANN) on assigned aircraft and coordinating the action with the maintenance operations center (MOC) and supply?
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Production Supervisor
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Who selects qualified personnel to perform production inspections and fowards names to maintenance superision for approval?
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Flight Chief
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On what does the section chief perform spot checks for authorized levels?
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Bench Stock
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Who manages the Bad Actor Program?
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Section Chief
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Who updates status of cannibalization (CANN) actions on assigned aircraft?
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Flightline Expediter
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Who reviews aircraft forms before exceptional release?
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Flightline Expediter
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Who is responsible for on-aircraft-21 equipment inventories when this responsibility is not assigned to another function?
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Dedicated Crew Chief
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What two MAJCOMS have unique missions that meet the objectives of the air and space maintenance?
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AFMC and AETC
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What organizational level is considered the primary maintenance level?
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Air Force Wings
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For what three areas of air and space maintenance does the Air Force use metrics to measure?
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Readiness, Skilled Personnel, Fleet Health
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What should be the primary focus of the maintenance effort in support of the flying and training mission?
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Preventitive Maintenance
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Briefly describe on and off equipment Maintenance?
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On Equip is preformed on AC and Off Equipment is uselly preformed in Backshop
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What is the responsibility of maintenance personnel under the principle of maintenance discipline?
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To comply with all writen guidence
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Name the three basic squadrons within the MXG
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AMXS/HMXS, MXS, MOS
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Wich squadron maintains AGE, munitions, off equipment aircraft, and SE components?
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MXS
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When may the MAJCOM establish an EMS and a CMS
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If an MXS exceeds 700 personnel authorization
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To which flight in the MOS are the maintenance managment analysts assigned?
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MOF
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What other organizational levels share the same level of reponsibilities as the MAJCOM for C-E maintenance?
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FOA's and DRU's
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Other than the CC, who is the senior maintenance manager responsible for C-E maintenance?
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COM/CMSF
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Define non-traditional technicians in C-E?
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Any person other than 2EXXX AFSC, and requarless of whether they are assigned to a comm unit, who preform maint. on C-E
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What are the production elements under the COM/CMSF responsible for accomplishing all C-E maintenance?
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Maint. Production work center
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What are the four special C-E maintenance units?
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FSMA, CRA, SMT and Deployable elements of fixed units
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When does the MXG/CC establish a chaff/flare training program?
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When squadrons not possessing 2W1X1 personnel
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For What programs does the MXG/CC coordinate with the OG/CC
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FCF, OCF, and Taxi Checks
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What is the MXG/CC's responsibility concerning CANN actions?
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Establishes writen guidence on individual reqponsiblities and specific procedures
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What are the duites of the Pro Super?
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Authorizes aircraft to aircraft CANN and Signs off ER
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What are the duities of the Flight Chief?
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Oversee the units flying crew chief program and selects qualifies personnel to perform production
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What are the duities of the Section Chief?
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Manages the Bad Actor Program
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What are the duities of the Expediter?
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Coordinates with the MOC for support beyond squadron capability and reviews aircraft forms before ER
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What are the duities of the DCC?
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Ensures timely corrective action is taken on all delayed and deferred discrepancies and is responsible for on aircraft -21 equipment inventories when not assigned to another function
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Direct Maintenance is done at what level?
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Squadron Level
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Who Directs the overall mainteance effort of their unit?
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Pro Super
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Maintenance Capability is a unit's ability to do what?
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Maintain its assigned system and equipment in proper condition and configuration
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Who resolves IMDS problems that are beyond the capability of the functional user?
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DBM
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Name the two Levels of maintenance analysis functions?
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Host and Unit level
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What added responsibilities does a host analysis work center have?
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Added tasking of maintaining coordination between all units analysis sections on base and with the DECC and ELSG to ensure all user of IMDS have an accurat and usable database
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Who should functional users contact first when there is a real or perceived hardware or IMDS problem?
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The Unit DBM
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State the purpose of DECC's
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To provide information and communication services to the DOD and other U.S. Federal and State organization
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If there is a problem with your database tha is beyond your repair capability, whose responsibility is it to use the database utilities to make repairs or perform recoveries?
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The System Monitor
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What office within the DECC is responisble for repair or recovery of the G081 MIS?
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The FAO for G081
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What are the two key functions of the systems program office?
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Database Administration and subsystem functional analysis
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When it becomes necessary to contact ELSG, who is your initial POC?
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The FAS
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What are the two ways problems are referred to the FAS?
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Online or by phone
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Name the two NCC's that you will communicate with concerning your job as a DBM?
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BNCC and REMIS system managemnet center
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What is the role of the base help desk?
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It is the first line of problem resolution and the base users primary POC
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Who do you contact for REMIS problems?
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REMIS SMC
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State the primary benefit of using a LAN?
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For sharing information and resources
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Name the two major components that make up a LAN system?
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Workstation and Server
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Describe the two primary functions of a server?
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Manages Hardware and software resources or monitors the exchange of information through the network
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What are protocols as applied to the LAN?
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Operating rules used in applications involved with the LAN's
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What software do you need to run the IMDS GUI?
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Windows XP or Vista, IE 7 Java Runtime 1.6.0 or higher
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What are the two terminal identification codes that will give the user access to IMDS? From where are they obtained?
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Terminal ID and Remote ID codes. BNCC
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Who is responsible for resolving Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) problems that are beyond the capability of the functional user?
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Database Manager
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Which of the following provides information and communication services to military and governement organizations in an assigned region of the United States?
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Defese Enterprise Computing Center (DECC)
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The two main agencies within the 754th Electronics Systems Group (ELSG) are the ?
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System program office (SPO) and Field Assistance Service (FAS)
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Who is the initial point of contact (POC) at 754th Electronics Systems Group (ELSG) when an Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) database problem exists that cannot be fixed at base level?
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Field Assistance Service (FAS)
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The Reliabiity and Maintainability Information System (REMIS) Management Center is operated by?
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Northrop Grumman
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The local area network (LAN) component that provides servicesto the user on the network is known as the
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Server
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Operating rules used in local area network (LAN) applications are known as?
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Protocols
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Which software is required to access Integrated Maintenance Data System graphical user interface (IMDS GUI)?
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Internet Browser
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Which one of the following must the database manager (DBM) obtain from the base network control center (BNCC) to gain terminal access to Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)?
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Remote identification (ID)
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Personnel who use IMDS or G081 in the performance of their jobs are refferred to as what?
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Functional Users
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The IMDS centralized database is located where?
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At DECC Oklahoma City, Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma
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Where is the mirror system of IMDS used for backup purposes located at?
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DECC Ogden, Hill AFB, Utah
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Who is your primary point of contact with the DECC?
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The system monitor
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Who is your point of contact for the FAO for G081?
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The DISA-G081 MIS help desk at DECC Oklahoma City for all trouble calls
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The BNCC provides what three major network management functions?
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Help Desk Operation, Network Management, and Specific Area of Support (SAS)
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What are the 2 types of servers?
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Dedicated and Nondedicated
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What type of server performs a specifc task or function all the time?
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Dedicated
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What type os server functions in any other capacity?
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Nondedicated
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A network with services provided strictly by dedicated servers is called what?
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Client-Server Network
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A netowrk where services are provided by the user's workstations is called what?
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Peer-to-Peer network
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State the primary use for TIP?
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To process inputs and updates to the data system
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Witch processing mode does not restrict a user to a specific AIS?
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Demand
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Why is DEMAND usually limited to analysts and DBM's?
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Because the user is in the mainframe computer
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How does on-line differ from batch?
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A user inputs data into the computer and the database is updated. For Batch it is usally done overnight and it is for large amounts of data.
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What is considered a limitation when utilizing batch processing?
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Despite it is efficient, there is always a processing delay
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Why do the various systems rely on batch processing?
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Large amounts of data inputs or complex reports and inquiries
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When would pseudo processing be considered a very efficient way of updating the database?
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When an individual input does not require direct monitoring and the timeleyness is not critical
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What is the easiest way to upload a data file to the mainframe?
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To run NFS0A0, IMDS pseudo processing build/update mode
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In that mode is PSUPRB processed?
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Demand Mode
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What program do you use to build your pseudo file before running PSUPRB?
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Program NFS0A0
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What character will appear on your screen indicating that PSUPRB processing has completed?
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SOE
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What is the purpose of the PABSAG054-ap application program file?
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IT holds the absolute elements for batch processing in TIP
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Which program file contains programs used to troubleshoot the database?
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PECLAG054-EL
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What is the function of the VALTAB file?
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It sets up basic pramaters for each program which includes the number of program copies that can run concurrently
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What program file is contained in the SUPUR file?
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It contains an identical copy of the IMDS PABTAG054-AP program file
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What should be done if the DECC cannot bring up your IMDS database?
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You or the DECC have to recatolog TIP file 611
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What three console modes are usually available to the DBM?
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Basic, Limited and Full keying
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When should the @@CONS be used?
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When inputing only one keyin request
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Console commands are actually a subset of that type of commands?
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RSI commands
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What command lists the runs held in backlog?
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BL.
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What command displays system status?
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SS.
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What command displays active batch files
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T,B.
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What command extends the timeout warning?
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@@TOUT.
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What command sends messages to a particular remote site?
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@@TM.
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What command terminates transaction in porgress; cancels previous input; and cancels queuing to terminal?
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@@X TIO.
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What command would you use to print data to your printer as it scrolls across the terminal?
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@@PRNT
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How do you find the FTP address of your host mainframe?
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Calling system monitor at the DECC or go into demand mode.
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What ECL command gives you the host mainframe FTP address?
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@whoami
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What is a local file?
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The filename you create on your PC
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WHat is remote file?
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THe mainfram file name and element
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What is an element which is dependent on other elements or files to produce an executable program?
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Relocatable element
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What is the basic component of a program file?
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Element
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What is a collection of instruction, when executed, results in the performance of a logical function?
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Program
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What is commonly used for maintaining historical data?
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SDF file
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What is and executable element?
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Absolute
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What is elements that contain text?
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Symbolic Element
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What is provided by the operating system to aid the user in manipulation of programs and data files?
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FURPUR
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What is an organized collection of data stored in such a manner as to facilitate each individual type of data?
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File
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What symbol is positioned in column one before any ECL command?
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The master space (@)
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What element of construction separates an ECL command from its options?
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A comma (,)
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What symbol immediately follows a qualifier?
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A splat (*)
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What is the lenght requirement for a filename?
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1-12 Alphanumeric Charicters
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What does the read-key and write-key perform when specified in a filename?
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Readkey restricts read access to a file and the write key restricts writing privilages to a file
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When specified, where is the ELEMENTNAME located in a filename?
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Located immediately after the period
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When are blanks allowed?
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After an (@) (,) (/)
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How is a continuation specified?
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(;) a Semi-colon
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What ECL command does the user input when he communicates with the console operator?
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@MSG
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Which opton of the @MSG must you transmit when there is need to suppress the display to the console and place the message in print file only?
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N
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State the purpose of the @HELP ECL command?
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To assist the user in CTS mode
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What format of the @PRT command must you use to display all files with the same project ID?
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@PRT,P
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What is the purpose of the @FAC ECL command?
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It is used to analyze a 12 digit octal number releved when a facility rejects occures
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What ECL command is used to catalogue a file?
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@CAT
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What does the @CHG command change?
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The read/write keys or the element name version of program files
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What is the @DELETE command for?
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To mark one or more elements for deletion from program files
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What is the purpose of the @PACK command?
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Used to remove files and elements marked for deletion from mass storage
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What is the pupose of the @COPY command?
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Copy a file or element to another file
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What will @ELT (option I) accomplish?
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The initail insert of an element into a program file
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What ECL command introduces, updates, and corrects an SDF file?
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@DATA
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Which command is used as a file divider or file terminator?
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@EOF
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What are the two common forms of the @ASG command?
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Fastrand format assigned and tape assigned
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Which command makes provisions for the deassignment of files and release the input/output facilities?
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@Free
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What is the purpose of the @FREEALL command?
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Free's all files and facilities from the run
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Why must the @RUN command be the first statement of a run?
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It identifies a run (JOB) to the system
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What happens if the deadline of a run is exceeded?
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The run may abort which could cause a loss of data
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What type of program is initiated by the command @XQT?
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Absolute Programs
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What types of runs are scheduled by the @START command?
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Independent Batch runs
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When is the @FIN statement processed?
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Should be processed at the end of a run
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The transaction interface package (TIP) provides?
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Users with a fast-file control system
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DEMAND processing is a?
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Manner of processing in which a user is not restricted to a specific automated information system (AIS)
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Which best describes on-line processing?
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Equipment is under the direct control of the mainframe
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Online processing may be called?
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Real-time processing
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What is considered the easiest method of creating a data file for pseudo processing?
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Running the NFS0A0 program
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In what mode do you run pseudo remote processor for batch (PSURPB)?
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DEMAND
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What indicator tells you that a pseudo remote processor for batch (PSURPB) program has completed processing?
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The start of entry (SOE) character appears
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Which application program file holds the absolute elements for batch processing in transaction interface package (TIP)?
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0FS00000*PABSAG054-AP
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Which application program file contains the element used to troubleshoot the database?
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0FS00000*PECLAG054-EL
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Which support program file controls all online programs for each automated information system (AIS)?
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VALTAB
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Which support program file insures the functional system administrator (FAS) is running and up to date for the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) database?
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TIP File 611
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The basic keyin console mode allows
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A user to request the status on a user's run
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What console mode command displays a list of active runs?
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T D.
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What executive control language (ECL) command will provide you with the mainframe file transfer protocol (FTP) address?
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@WHOAMI
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What do you call the filename you created on your personal computer (PC) when you do a file transfer?
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Local File
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A collection of instructions that, when executed, results in the performance of on e or more logical functions is called
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A program
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What executive control language (ECL) command syntax symbol is used to indicate to the system an option is to follow?
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Comma (,)
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A /WRITE-KEY, when used, is presented
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after the filename and before the period.
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What should be used when constructing an executive control language (ECL) file to differentiate between two elements with identical names?
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/VERSION
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What is the maximum size a message can be when created with the @MSG executive control language (ECL) command?
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48 Characters
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What is the purpose of the executive control language (ECL) information command @FAC?
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Analyzes a 12-digit octal number when a facility reject occurs
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If the executive control language (ECL0 file manipulation command GRANULE requirement is left blank when a file is catalogued, the result is that the system assumes?
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Tracks (TRK)
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Which executive control language (ECL) file manipulation command removes deleted files and elements from mass storage?
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@PACK
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What does the executive control language (ECL) file manipulation command @HDG,P indicate?
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Print a heading beginning at page one
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Which executive control language (ECL) file manipulation command allows a normal termination of data for input into a file?
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@EOF.
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Which executive control language (ECL) control command makes provisions for the deassignment of files from a run and releases its input/output facilities?
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@FREE.
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When using the @RUN command, what is the default priority?
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M.
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When the deadline specified in the @RUN statement is exceeded the run?
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May abort and the data may be lost
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Which executive control language (ECL) control command allows one part of the print file to print while the remainder of the run is still processing?
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@BRKPT.
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Name three responsibilities of the subsystem manager?
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1. Reports hardware and software problems to the IMDS database manager. 2. Assists training management in developing and conducting a familurization course for IMDS users. 3. Monitors and controls access to substems via TRIC security.
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What subsystem provides online access to a database containing organization, equipment, status, and utilization data?
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ATERS
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What subsystem allows the user to track maintenance actions and has both supply and maintenance data?
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Maintenance Events
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What subsystem provides the user to automate the location of AC, Missle, AGE, and any other equipment critical to the organizations operation?
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Location
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What subsystem provides an online capability for maintenance personnel to document, inquire, and produce retrivals of maint. actions?
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Job Data Documentation
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What subsytem automates the records keeping function for all end tirems of equipment as well as items installed on an item of equipment?
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Inspection and Time Change
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What subsytem allows users to forcast and schedule personnel training requirements?
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Training Management
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What provides the capability to order parts for unscheduled requirements, time change requirements, TCTO's and maintaine maintenance event validation of supply requisitions
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IMDS/SBSS Interface
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What updates and monitors the qpproved and actual configuration of an AC
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GCSAS
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What is contained in Volume 2 of AFCSM 21-556?
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It contains general instructions, a summary, a glossary of terms and abbreviations and a listing of IMDS TRIC codes, and a screen file list of numbers
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What is contained in attachment 1, volume 2, AFCSM 21-556?
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Definitions and Explanation of terms, abbreviations, and data elements as used in IMDS
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Besides the system summary at the beginning of IMDS manual, how are the remaining sections within each volume arranged?
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Each volume is arranged by purpose description, input procedures, explanation of the output product, and all output illistations
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What is the intended use of base-level maintenance production data?
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To provide information feeedback to base managers and superviosors for controlling the maintenance operation
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What is the basic objective of data reporting?
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To maintain a reliable database to be used as a source for management decisions
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How are the benefits of collecting JDD data returned?
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Through better logistics management decisions that can be made with accurate information
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What is a GENRUN?
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CTS subroutine program that creates an ECL runstream from TRIC images and input data supplied by the user
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What is the only type of TRIC images used by GENRUN?
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IMDS background programs
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After entering the CTS environment, how does a user enter the GENRUN program?
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CALL 0FS00000*PUTLAG054-FM.GENRUN.
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What ECL command is used to exevute a GENRUN runstream?
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@START
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What is usually the best method of maintaining GENRUN runstreams?
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By having serveral files to store them in
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State the best name to give a temporary runstream?
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The date it was built
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Name the ECL commands used to maintain an efficient runstream file?
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@PRT, @DELETE, @PACK
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What ECL command statement identifies when to pack a runstream file?
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@PRT,T
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Which command is used to start IPF from a DEMAND session?
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@IPF
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What is the purpose of the LOGOFF command?
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It allows you to exit IPF
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What two optioons provide on-line assistance and additional training?
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Command Assistance and TUtorials
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What are the two types of commands?
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File Manipulation and Edit Commands
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What is the purpose of the LIST command?
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List a directory of a specified file
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Which command places a copy of an element into the workspace?
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OLD
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To view an element and make changes, which three commands are used?
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@IPF, Mode Screen or SCR, OLD
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How do you scroll through and element?
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Type Roll or press the enter key
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What are the three ways orders are generally generated?
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Aircrew Debriefing, Unscheduled and Scheduled
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What agency or office generates in-flight descovered discrepancies?
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Debriefing
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Describe the event ID of a JCN
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A nine position number first 2 digit is the year, followed by the next three wich is the julian date then the last four is the sequence number IMDS assigns
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What is a WCE?
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A three digit number used to identify a workcenter assigned against an event
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Explain the JDD subsystem?
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It is an online MDC system that provids the user the capability to enter documentation data (MDC by selecting one of several options from a JDD menu
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Which screen number is known as the JDD menu?
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907 screen
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If there is a reject on the screen , how does the specialist know which field is incorrect?
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The cursor will automatically postion itself at the begining of the error field
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Explain job following?
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Iti is a management tool to monitor start and stop times of ON-Equipment Maint.
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When are discrepancies under job following closed out?
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When the controller recieves notification through IMDS that a work order has been completed
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Descrive the three most common ways a work order may be closed out with no job following?
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PWC only has one WCE and closes the job, multipule WCE the last open WCE is closed out by Work Center, When all WCE are filled out by there Work Center
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Which office of primary responsibility (OPR) is the subsystem manager for the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) status and inventory reporting subsystem (SIRIS)?
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Maintenance Operations Center
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Which subsytem sutomates the records keeping function for all end items of equipment as well as items installed on an item of equipment?
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Inspection and Time Change
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Volume 2 of the Air Force Computer Systems Manual (AFCSM) 21-556 contains what?
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General Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) instructions
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Which attachment in the AIr Force Computer System Manual (AFCSM) 21-556, volume 2, provides a screen file list by transaction identification codes (TRIC)?
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3
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The benefits of collecting Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) job data documentation (JDD) data is returned through?
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Better logistics management decisions
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The Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) on-line suspense validation inquiry is used to verify all of the following except?
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Flying hours
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Which IMDS online inquiry provides the capability to review completed maintenance actions for a specific performing workcenter (PWC), equip-ID, or job control number (JCN) that have been completed but not documented?
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Maintenance Actions Review Inquiry (QDR)
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Which IMDS on-line program allows you to request all maintenance data performed against a particular event identification (ID)?
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Maintenance Snapshot Inquiry (QMS)
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Which IMDS background report provides the capability to review off-equipment maintenance actions that were found to have "no defect"?
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Bench Check Servicable (QBK)
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What IMDS background report program provides a listing of completed maintenance actions (events) for equipment and end items?
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Maintenance History Report (QMH)
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The type of transaction identification code (TRIC) image used by the GENRUN program is?
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Background
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What exevutive control language (ECL) command is used to precess a GENRUN created runstream?
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@START
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How is the best way to maintain runstreams?
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Store them in several files
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What executive control language (ECL) commands are used to maintain an efficient runstream file?
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@PRT, @PACK, @DELETE
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How many interactive processing facility (IPF) command categories are there?
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2
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The interactive processing facitliy (IPF) command REPLACE
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Creates a new version of an element
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The interactive processing facility (IPF) command Mode Screen does what?
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Provides a full page view
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Who generates a work order for discrepancies discovered in flight?
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Debriefer
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Concerning job data documentation (JDD), most suspense files regarding serially controlled items are cleared by whom?
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Plans and Scheduling
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What type of maintenance events can be monitored by the controlling agency under job following?
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On-equipment
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Who has the responsibility for final disposition of a discrepancy identified as job following?
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Controlling Agency
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Name the major commands that use G081?
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AMC, AFMC, AETC, ANG, AFRC, USTRANSCOM, and PACAF
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Where is the central database and host mainframe that runs G081?
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DECC Ogdan Utah
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Which agency runs the overalll management of G081?
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Headquarters AMC
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G081 was developed from what airlift aircraft program?
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The C-5 program
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Name five major MIS's with which G081 interfaces?
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CEMS, C2IPS, SBSS, GDSS, GTIN, ADITS, MADAR, L-COM
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How is data contained in G081's ODS accessed?
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The Global Reach Logistics/A4 Information page
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Name two advantages the Broker system permits for G081 users?
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It permits single entry of data by ser and sharing of critical logistics and operational data between G081 and C2 systems
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G081's GUI programs run in what operating environment using what computer tools?
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Any Microsoft Windows enviorment using a standard Web Browser with a plugin
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How does the Citrix server provide quicker reponse time for G081 processing?
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By passing only keystrokes, mouse input and data changes between the mainframe and the users computer
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Although not arranged as subsystems, G081's GUI programs can be grouped together in what manner?
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Similar purpose or common funciton
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How do worldwide users connect to G081?
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At the DECC via the NIPERNET or using wireless radio frequency communication including satilite communication
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Who gives access to G081 at base level?
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Local G081 Managers
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What else is assigned to a G081 user ID when issued?
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Logical Terminal
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What program is used to build the program access to a designated logical terminal?
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9057C program
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Describe a hierachal record structure?
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Records exsit on different levels, providing multiple ways users can access the data contained in the record
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What type of data does the M364SR, Component Serial Number Master Database contain?
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Data neccessary for the engine Management section of an AMC Tanker Unit to effectivly manage A/C engine, including engine inventory, status, installed components, Maint. History and TCTO status
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Which other MIS populates the M363MSR, Possession Purpose Code Table database? How is the database populated?
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REMIS, Tabels are updated in REMIS by system managers at Wright-Paterson A.F.B. Ohio and pushed to G081
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Describe G081's basic record structured?
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Owners and Members records, physically connected by links
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How are G081's physical links between its records controlled?
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G081's physical links are controlled programmatically
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What are some of the advantages of G081's record link structure? Disadvantages?
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Updates made to one record to filter through to other related records linked to it, access records at many different levels, allow records of the same type to be strung together, which improves processing time while retrieving or updating data.
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What program prints G081 database schemas?
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Program 67053
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What document gives G081 managers a logical view of the database?
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Program 67053 printout
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What record attributes does the schema list?
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It lists the data name, the length of the data, usage, the actual data contained in the field, and the starting and ending point of the data. It defines to the G081 programs the type and format of the data that can be used in theat field.
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What does program 9056 allow the user to do?
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Allows the user to update or delete an MDC record entered in G081. It also provides G081 managers the abiliity to read the MDC database.
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Name the two database environments in G081?
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Production and Test
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How do you log in to the production environment in G081?
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By selecting "IMSA during log in
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What are the four program types of G081?
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Batch, FOCUS, Output, Input
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Who typically uses batch reports?
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Commanders, managers, and supervisors to review status, manage assets, allocate resources, and assist in management decisions.
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What types of programs are considered the heart of G081? Why?
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Input programs (9XXX) are the heart of the system in that they update the database
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For what is program 9050 used?
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To create maintenance actions
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What data files does program 9050 add to or update?
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The program adds or changes discrepancies to the 781A or 781K files
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The Job Ind. field in the input screen for program 9050 is used to indicate what?
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2-character field that identifies the condition of the aircraft
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What is the purpose of program 9099?
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To provide an automated AFTO Form 349 format for input of MDD data. Simply put, it is used to close maintenance actions.
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Why would you normally process a SCAN transaction before filling in the data fields in program 9099?
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Normally, you process a SCAN transaction for the discrepancy to prefill the data fields with data loaded against the AFTO form 350 Tag.
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What action does G081 take when a sortie number is entered in the Sortie Number field?
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If the job is the discovered in-flight, enter the sortie number in this field. G081 will then physically link this discrepancy with the aircraft sortie records in the M359SR Aircraft Master Record database.
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What code is used to indicate a job requires a maintenance operations check and where is it entered on program 9099?
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If the job requires a maintenance operational check, enter MOC in the Discrepancy Closed field to create the requirement
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When using a G081 program, how do you access the online help function?
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You may access it from any program you are working by left clicking on the G081 Help button at the top of the screen.
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Where are the G081's manager or programmer notes located?
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They are displayed at the end of the file in date sequence
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What does program 9051 Videow Program Instructions provide?
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It provides a brief description of the program, its functions and abilities, a description of all data fields, and the requirements to process the program. It also provides the date of the last instruction update and the date the G081 programmers at Tinker AFB implemented the changes
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Who are the only personnel authorized to update help screens?
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The programmers and the G081 managers at HQ AMC
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What does program 9029a allow?
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Deadline records to be built, changed, deleted or displayed
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How often are deadline records scanned?
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Hourly
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Preogram 9029a is a very efficient way to do what?
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Schedule and manage your print workload
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What kinds of deficiencies are reported through the 9038 program?
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Software or documentation deficiencies
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What form is used to document G081 system deficiencies?
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OC-ALC Form 529, System Deficiency/Change Report
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Why do nonlocal deficiency reports automatically get sent to other sections?
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To allow on-line review and comments
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What Maintenance Information System (MIS) is the key to reliability, sustainability, and deployablility of the nation's mobility fleet?
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Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) for Mobility (G081)
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Where is the G081 central mainframe located?
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Hill AFB, Utah
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The Global Reach Logistics/A4 Information page is available to all users via the Air Force Portal, or the
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Headquarters AMC Logistics website
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G081 graphical user interface (GUI) programs can be grouped together according to common function or similar purpose following the format outlined in?
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G081 user's Manuals
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The Maintenance Aircraft Coordination Center (MACC) is responsible for coordinating ramp movement, aircraft launch, and
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AC recovery
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A G081 user-identification (ID) is also assigned to a specific?
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Logical Terminal
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The M364SR, Component Serial Number Master Database, and its subordinate databases, contains what type of data?
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Engine Management Data
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The M363MSR, Possession Purpose Code Table contains records that are populated by which Maintenance Information System?
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Reliabiliity/Maintainabilty Information System (REMIS)
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What G081 record feature allows record updates made to one record to be filtered through to other related records, requiring only one input by the user?
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The Physical links between records
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What G081 program gives the G081 manager a logical view of the database?
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67053, List Database Schemas
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G081 program 9056 (Maintenance Data Collection [MDC] Inquiry/Update/Delete) allows G081 managers to?
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Read the MDC database
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What are two database environments in G081?
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Production and Test
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Selecting IMSA at the database environment screen indicates the user intends to go into which environment?
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Production
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Which of the types of programs in G081 are designated as 67XXX series and produce output products (paper or disk) that provide specific inquiry-based data?
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COBOL
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Which of the types of programs in G081 are designated as 8XXX series, where information is entered through formatted screens and processed on line?
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Output
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Which G081 program is used to create and schedule maintenance actions, change existing discrepancy data, and adds or updates discrepancies in the Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Form 349 format, document maintenance codes, documnet corrective actions, and close maintenance actions?
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Program 9099 MDC Input
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What G081 program provides a brief description of the program, its functions and abilities, a description of all data fields, and the requirements to process the program?
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9051 Video Program Instructions
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If G081 deadline records meet the hourly scan criteria to run, when does the batch system schedule them?
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On the whole hour
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What screen allows you to efficiently schedule and manage your print workload?
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9029a
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The G081 program 9038 is used to report what kind of problems for the System Deficiency/Change Report, form Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) 529?
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G081 software problems
