The _____ section in the DATA DIVISION is used for defining variables with a scope that spans the entire program.
- FILE
- FILE-CONTROL
- LINKAGE
- WORKING-STORAGE
In COBOL, the WORKING-STORAGE section in the DATA DIVISION is used for defining variables with a scope that spans the entire program. Variables declared under WORKING-STORAGE are accessible throughout the program's execution.
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