Db2 Month Trivia

This month at Planet Mainframe, we’re celebrating all things Db2, which has earned its place as one of the most trusted relational database management systems in mainframe environments. Organizations have trusted it for decades because when push comes to shove, it delivers reliable performance, scalability, and the kind of rock-solid dependability that mission-critical work demands. 

What’s really remarkable is how Db2 has managed to evolve with the times while staying true to its mainframe heritage and making the most of IBM’s powerful infrastructure. Even in today’s fast-moving tech landscape, it remains a cornerstone for enterprises handling complex, large-scale data challenges.

Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, take our quiz and test (or show off) your knowledge!

1. When was Db2 first released?

 
 
 
 

2. What IBM research project laid the groundwork for Db2’s development?

 
 
 
 

3. Db2 was first released on which IBM mainframe environment?

 
 
 
 

4. Which programming language is most associated with interacting with Db2 databases?

 
 
 
 

5. Which Db2 feature enables data to be shared across multiple Db2 systems?

 
 
 
 

6. Which product did DB2 compete with in the relational database market during its early years?

 
 
 
 

7. Which of the following is an important advantage of using Db2 on the mainframe?

 
 
 
 

8. What is the name of a key IBM tool for monitoring and tuning Db2 performance?

 
 
 
 

9. Which major development in Db2’s history extended the reach of Db2 beyond the mainframe?

 
 
 
 

10. Which security feature does Db2 offer for user access control?

 
 
 
 

Sonja Soderlund is an Oregon-based B2B freelance writer. Whether writing about mainframe computers, educational technology, or sustainable retail, she strives to bring clarity to complex issues. Connect with her at sonjasoderlund.com or LinkedIn.

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