How does the PEND statement differ from the EXEC statement in JCL?
- Allocates resources for the job step
- Defines the start of a new job step
- Marks the end of the JCL job
- Specifies the program to be executed
The PEND statement marks the end of the JCL job, indicating the completion of all job steps
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