When you have multiple job steps within a JCL job, each step is typically followed by a _______ statement.
- CONTINUE
- DONE
- END
- NEXT
When you have multiple job steps, each step is typically followed by a NEXT statement.
Describe a scenario where the absence of a PEND statement could lead to unexpected results in a JCL job.
- Continuity
- Disruption
- Efficiency
- Sequencing
The absence of a PEND statement might disrupt the expected flow in JCL
Explain the concept of a user-written exit in JCL and its significance.
- Control Block
- Job Control Script
- System Procedure
- User-Defined Program
A user-written exit in JCL involves providing a User-Defined Program for execution
To control the number of records generated by the IEBDG utility, you can use the _______ parameter.
- CONTROL
- COUNT
- LIMIT
- RECORDS
The COUNT parameter in the IEBDG utility is used to control record count.
In a complex JCL job, the PEND statement can be strategically used to _______ the execution flow.
- Control
- Modify
- Pause
- Streamline
The PEND statement is used to control the execution flow in JCL jobs
When using job dependencies, the _______ job must complete successfully for the dependent job to run.
- Control
- Parent
- Predecessor
- Primary
The "Predecessor" job must complete successfully for the dependent job to run
What is the function of the NOTIFY parameter in the JOB statement?
- Controls job priority
- Sends an email notification
- Specifies a job log recipient
- Triggers a system alert
NOTIFY parameter is used to specify a job log recipient
When using job triggering, what is the significance of specifying a condition code?
- Controls job release timing
- Determines the trigger condition
- Indicates job completion status
- Sets job priority
The condition code specifies the job completion status for triggering
Explain the function of the COUNT parameter when used with the SORT utility in JCL.
- controls sort
- counts records
- limits output records
- specifies position
The COUNT parameter in SORT utility limits the output records
Explain the significance of the DISP parameter in the EXEC statement and its possible values.
- Controls the disposition of dataset allocation after job completion
- Determines the dispatching priority for the job step
- Manages the display settings for JCL output in the spool
- Specifies the execution priority of the job step
The DISP parameter in the EXEC statement controls the disposition of dataset allocation after completion