When working with external files, the _____ clause is used for file access control.
- ACCESS
- CONTROL
- FILE
- ORGANIZATION
In COBOL, the ACCESS clause is used for file access control when working with external files. It specifies the type of access (e.g., sequential or random) that the program will have to the file.
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