Coding sheet Interview Questions

What is the significance of using the "//" symbol in JCL?

Every line in the JOB should start with null indicator(//) except the input stream (SYSIN).

What is the JCL statement?

JCL statement is an active statement (without '*' in the third column) that considers as an instruction to OS.

What are the different types of JCL statements and what do they do?

JCL statements are three types -

1. JOB Statement.
2. EXEC Statement.
3. DD Statement.

What is the JCL Comment consists of?

JCL comment is an inactive statement that provides information about the task or other JCL statements. It can be coded as "//*"

Frequently Asked Questions -

Mention the types of job control statements?
Explain different types of Job control statements or JCL statements.
What are the different types of statements in JCL?
Define the various kinds of JCL or Job control statements.
What are three major types of JCL statements? What are their functions?
What are the three basic types of statements in a jobstream?

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