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IBM 000-972 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM ILE RPG Programmer |
| Exam Number: | 000-972 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | IBM i Application Developer IBM Certified Application Developer - RPG IV |
| Passing Score: | 60-70% (varies by exam version) |
| Exam Price: | USD 200-250 (varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Varies (commonly 3 years or subject to IBM certification program updates) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 (varies) |
| Exam Duration: | 75-90 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Training Catalog (IBM i / RPG) IBM SkillsBuild Learning Paths |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE IBM Exams IBM Certification Portal (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (depending on region availability) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with IBM i (AS/400) environment and RPG programming. No strict formal prerequisites, but prior RPG knowledge is expected. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM 000-972 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: RPG IV Programming Fundamentals | - Built-in functions and operations - Language structure and syntax - Data types and definitions |
| Topic 2: Program Logic and Control | - Error handling and exception processing - Control structures (loops, conditionals) |
| Topic 3: ILE (Integrated Language Environment) | - Program structure and modules - Procedures and service programs |
| Topic 4: Debugging and Testing | - Debug tools and techniques on IBM i - Runtime diagnostics |
| Topic 5: DB2 for i / Database Access | - Embedded SQL in RPG - File handling (physical/logical files) - Record-level access |
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IBM ILE RPG Programmer Sample Questions:
Given the following code sample:
Fcustfile if e k disk rename(custr : custrec)
D custKeys ds likerec(custrec : *key)
What is the correct syntax for chaining to the file?
- A. chain %key(custKeys) custrec;
- B. chain %kds(custKeys) custr;
- C. chain %key(custKeys) custr;
- D. chain %kds(custKeys) custrec;
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Given the following File Specification: FFilename++IPEASFRlen+LKlen+AIDevice+.Keywords+++++++++++++++++++++++ facctgrpt o e printer Which of the following keywords should be added to the File Specification to enable the programmer to obtain the current page number?
- A. INFDS
- B. PRTCTL
- C. PAGNBR
- D. CURPAG
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
For which of the following i5/OS object types does RPG provide direct I/O support?
- A. Data Queue (*DTAQ)
- B. User Space (*USRSPC)
- C. Data Area (*DTAARA)
- D. User Index (*USRIDX)
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Given the following code sample:
d monthlyTotals ds Qualified Dim(12)
d amount 9p 2
d quantity 5p 0
d productDetail ds Qualified Dim(999)
d productCode 5a
d totals LikeDs(monthlyTotals)
Which of the following is a valid expression?
- A. productDetail(5).totals.amount = 0;
- B. productDetail.monthlyTotals(5).amount(5) = 0;
- C. productDetail(5).monthlyTotals(5).amount = 0;
- D. productDetail.totals(5).amount(5) = 0;
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
When creating a multiple module program which of the following statements is true?
- A. The module to be invoked must be specified on the CALL command.
- B. The procedure names that are exported from the modules do not have to be unique.
- C. Multiple modules must be bound into a *SRVPGM object.
- D. Modules being bound into a *PGM or *SRVPGM object require H-spec keyword NOMAIN.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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