When working with VSAM and ISAM files, the _____ clause defines the organization of the file.
- ACCESS
- KEY
- ORGANIZATION
- RECORD
In COBOL, the ORGANIZATION clause is used to define the organization of a file, particularly when dealing with VSAM and ISAM files. It specifies whether the file is sequential, indexed, or relative.
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