When an error occurs in a COBOL program, what is the role of the "EXIT" statement?
- To display an error message to the user
- To jump to a specific paragraph and continue execution
- To skip the next statement and continue execution
- To terminate the program immediately
The "EXIT" statement in COBOL is used to jump to a specific paragraph when an error occurs, allowing for customized error handling and graceful termination of the program. It provides a way to manage errors and control the program flow based on specific conditions.
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