Duration
Description
This assessment measures the student’s general knowledge of z/OS terminology, system hardware and software components, and data processing concepts.
Audience
This assessment is designed for data center staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS system, or other IT specialists that are required to have a solid understanding of the z/OS environment.
Prerequisites
A good general knowledge of z/OS terminology, system hardware and software components, and data processing concepts.
The following Interskill courses have been used as reference for this assessment:
- z/OS – Concepts 2.5
- z/OS – Managing and Processing z/OS Data 2.5
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.
Objectives
This assessment covers the following topics:
- z/OS Terminology
- Function of z/OS system hardware components and how they are integrated with each other
- z/OS systems resource sharing concepts