Can you use the REDEFINES clause to redefine a group data item in COBOL?
- No, REDEFINES can only be applied to elementary items
- No, group data items cannot be redefined in COBOL
- Yes, but only if the group data item has a subordinate item
- Yes, it allows a group data item to be redefined by another group or elementary item
In COBOL, the REDEFINES clause can be used to redefine a group data item. It allows a group data item to share the same storage space with another group or elementary item, providing flexibility in data structure representation.
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