COBOL Assessment Test

A COBOL Assessment Test evaluates candidates on their proficiency in COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), a widely-used programming language in the business and financial sectors. This assessment covers key aspects of COBOL, including:

1. COBOL Basics: Understanding the core syntax, structure, and basic concepts of COBOL programming.
2. Data Division: Proficiency in defining data structures, variables, and records in the Data Division of COBOL programs.
3. File Handling: Knowledge of file handling operations, including sequential and random access file processing in COBOL.
4. Data Manipulation: Skills in manipulating data using COBOL verbs, such as MOVE, ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY, and DIVIDE.
5. Conditional Statements: Proficiency in using conditional statements like IF, ELSE, and related constructs for program control flow.
6. Looping Constructs: Understanding and using looping constructs like PERFORM and EVALUATE for repetitive tasks.
7. Subprograms: Knowledge of working with subprograms, including procedures and functions, to modularize COBOL code.
8. Database Connectivity: Skills in connecting COBOL programs to databases, especially in environments like IBM DB2 or SQL databases.
9. COBOL Standards: Adherence to COBOL coding standards and best practices for writing clean and maintainable code.
10. Error Handling: Implementing error-handling mechanisms and managing exceptions in COBOL programs.
11. COBOL Compiler Directives: Understanding and using compiler directives to control the behavior of the COBOL compiler.
12. Screen Handling: Proficiency in designing and handling input/output screens in COBOL programs, especially in interactive environments.
13. COBOL Debugging Techniques: Skills in debugging COBOL code and using debugging tools for troubleshooting.
14. COBOL and Mainframes: Knowledge of COBOL usage in mainframe environments, including JCL (Job Control Language) integration.
15. COBOL and Microservices: Awareness of integrating COBOL applications with modern architectures, such as microservices.
16. COBOL and Web Services: Understanding the use of COBOL in web services and service-oriented architectures (SOA).
17. Legacy System Maintenance: Experience in maintaining and updating COBOL code in legacy systems.
18. Integration with Other Languages: Knowledge of integrating COBOL programs with applications written in other languages.
19. Documentation Skills: Ability to document COBOL code, program logic, and system processes for effective collaboration.
20. Real-World Scenarios: Applying COBOL skills to real-world business scenarios, such as financial transactions or batch processing.

Our COBOL Assessment Test provides a comprehensive evaluation of candidates' skills in COBOL programming, ensuring their ability to develop and maintain business-critical applications in COBOL environments.