How does the CONTINUE statement impact the flow of control in a COBOL program?
- It repeats the current statement indefinitely
- It transfers control to a specific paragraph
- It transfers control to the next sequential statement
- It transfers control to the specified label
The CONTINUE statement in COBOL is a no-operation statement. It does not affect the flow of control and transfers it to the next sequential statement. It is often used for placeholder purposes or to improve code readability.
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