When using the COND parameter, you can specify _______ as a condition.

a dataset name
a job name
a return code
a time interval

When using the COND parameter, you can specify a return code as a condition.

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In JCL job scheduling, what is a successor job?

A job that has no relation to the current job
A job that runs after the current job
A job that runs before the current job
A job that runs concurrently with the current job

A successor job is a job that runs after the current job

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Explain a real-world scenario where improper data set de-allocation in JCL can result in data integrity issues or job failures.

A scenario where multiple jobs are writing to the same data set concurrently without proper deallocation can lead to data corruption or job abends.
A situation where a data set with sensitive information is not properly deallocated, leading to unauthorized access and security breaches.
In a scenario where archived data sets are not properly deallocated, it may lead to storage constraints and inability to access or retrieve important historical data.
In a scenario where temporary data sets are not properly deallocated after job completion, subsequent jobs may fail due to insufficient space or conflicts.

When multiple jobs write to the same data set without proper deallocation, it can lead to data integrity issues, such as data corruption or inconsistencies, and job failures due to conflicts or resource contention.

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In a mainframe environment, what is the difference between a triggered job and a dependent job?

A triggered job is dependent on the successful completion of another job, while a dependent job is executed when a specific event occurs
A triggered job is executed when a specific event occurs, while a dependent job relies on the successful completion of another job
Both triggered and dependent jobs are the same
None of the above

A triggered job is initiated by an event, and a dependent job relies on the completion of another job

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How do you handle abend code conditions in a JCL job to ensure proper job completion?

Abend codes cannot be handled in JCL; they must be resolved in the application.
Define a MAXCC condition in the job card to control abend handling.
Include a RESTART parameter in the EXEC statement to resume execution after an abend.
Use the COND parameter to specify conditions for job steps based on abend codes.

The COND parameter is used to handle abend code conditions and control the execution flow based on specific return codes from job steps.

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