How does COBOL handle multi-dimensional arrays?
- By defining separate one-dimensional arrays
- By using nested OCCURS clauses
- By using the MULTI-DIMENSIONAL keyword
- COBOL does not support multi-dimensional arrays
COBOL handles multi-dimensional arrays by using nested OCCURS clauses. This allows the creation of tables with multiple levels, providing a structured way to represent data in multiple dimensions.
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