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    Question

    What is the primary function of the CICS (Customer

    Information Control System) in mainframe computing?
    A To provide an interface for database management and data storage on mainframes. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To manage and control transaction processing and provide online transaction processing (OLTP) capabilities. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To facilitate network communication and manage data exchange between different mainframe systems. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To handle graphical user interface (GUI) design and user interaction on mainframe systems. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To optimize system performance by managing memory allocation and CPU usage. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    CICS (Customer Information Control System) is a transaction processing system developed by IBM for mainframe computers. Its primary function is to manage and control online transaction processing (OLTP), allowing for the efficient handling of numerous transactions in real time. CICS provides a reliable environment for executing high-volume, high-speed transactions, making it suitable for applications requiring fast and consistent processing of large amounts of data, such as banking, airline reservations, and retail systems. It ensures that transactions are processed quickly and accurately, while also providing features for managing resources, handling concurrency, and ensuring data integrity. CICS is known for its robustness and reliability in transaction management on mainframe systems.

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