Duration
1 hour
Prerequisites
A general knowledge covering the accessing of, and communication with TSO and ISPF. Some familiarization with ISPF screens and their purpose is also required. The following courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
- ISPF (z/OS) – Using Online System Facilities – TSO/ISPF 2.4
Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.
Audience
This assessment is designed for data center or other IT specialist staff who use TSO and ISPF as part of their every-day duties.
Objectives
This assessment covers the following topics:
- TSO access and command syntax
- ISPF navigation and settings
- Data sets used by TSO and ISPF
- General ISPF functionality
Assessment Detail
The types of questions in this assessment are mainly simulation, multiple choice, drag and drop, and true or false. The questions displayed are different for every examinee because a number of core questions are always selected along with a number that are taken from a pool. All questions are then randomized to produce your customized assessment. No internal or external manuals or references can be used during this assessment.