How is data storage allocated for a COBOL array defined using the OCCURS clause?
- Allocation based on the DEPENDING ON clause
- Allocation determined by the INDEXED BY phrase
- Contiguous memory allocation for all occurrences
- Separate memory allocation for each occurrence
Data storage for a COBOL array defined using the OCCURS clause is allocated contiguously in memory for all occurrences. This ensures that the array elements are stored in a sequential block, allowing for efficient access and manipulation of array data.
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