What does the CLOSE verb with the REEL and UNIT clauses signify when used in COBOL file handling?
- It closes a file and releases resources, specifying the reel and unit information
- It indicates the end of the file
- It is not a valid combination for the CLOSE verb
- It is used to close a magnetic tape file
The CLOSE verb with the REEL and UNIT clauses in COBOL is used to close a file and release associated resources, specifying the reel and unit information for files like magnetic tapes. It ensures proper termination of file processing.
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