In JCL, what is the purpose of the EXEC statement?
- Defines data allocation
- Sets system parameters
- Specifies job information
- Specifies program execution
The EXEC statement in JCL is used to specify the program or procedure to be executed in a job step.
In JCL, what is the role of the UNIT parameter when defining a dataset's DSN?
- Defines the access mode for the dataset
- Indicates the type of device for the dataset
- Sets the logical unit number for the dataset
- Specifies the dataset's storage location
The UNIT parameter in JCL is used to indicate the type of device for the dataset.
When allocating datasets in a JCL job, what is the role of the UNIT parameter?
- Defines the dataset's access type
- Determines the dataset's organization
- Indicates the dataset's owner
- Specifies the dataset's storage unit
The UNIT parameter in JCL specifies the storage unit for the dataset, such as cylinders or tracks.
In JCL, what is the significance of the SPACE parameter when allocating a dataset?
- Defines the physical space required for the dataset.
- Determines the order in which the dataset is accessed.
- Specifies the dataset's record format.
- Specifies the number of lines in the dataset.
The SPACE parameter allocates the physical space required for the dataset.
Explain the role of the CLASS parameter in JCL and how it affects job scheduling.
- Defines the storage class for the job
- Determines the execution class for the job
- Sets the printer class for the job
- Specifies the job priority within the system
CLASS parameter in JCL is used to specify the job's priority within the system.
In JCL, the _______ parameter is used to ensure that a job is not started before a specific date and time.
- DELAY
- SCHEDULE
- START
- TIME
The START parameter is used to ensure that a job does not start before a specific date and time.
How can you use IDCAMS to delete a dataset?
- DELETE
- DROP
- ERASE
- REMOVE
The DELETE statement in IDCAMS is used to delete a dataset
When a data set is no longer needed, the _______ parameter in JCL helps release it.
- DELETE
- FREE
- RELEASE
- UNALLOCATE
The DELETE parameter in JCL is used to release a data set that is no longer needed.
When using the DISP parameter in JCL, the _______ disposition indicates that the data set should be deleted after use.
- DELETE
- RELEASE
- REMOVE
- RETAIN
In JCL, using DISP=(MOD,DELETE,DELETE) will delete the data set after use.
The IEBCOPY utility is commonly used for copying and _______ datasets in JCL.
- Deleting
- Modifying
- Moving
- Renaming
The IEBCOPY utility is commonly used for copying and deleting datasets in JCL.