When should you use the OCCURS clause in defining data structures?
- To allocate space for a data item
- To create a loop for processing a group of related data items
- To define a record layout for a file
- To specify the hierarchy of a data item
The OCCURS clause in COBOL is used to create a loop for processing a group of related data items. It allows the repetition of a data item or a group of data items, facilitating the handling of arrays and tables in COBOL programs.
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