Which JCL statement is commonly used to set job priority and class?
- JOB
- JOBCLASS
- JOBPARM
- SETPRIORITY
The JOBCLASS statement is commonly used to set job priority and class
What is the purpose of the COND=EVEN and COND=ODD syntax in JCL?
- It is not a valid syntax in JCL
- Specifies execution based on even or odd return code values
- Specifies execution based on even return code values
- Specifies execution based on odd return code values
COND=EVEN and COND=ODD are used to conditionally execute a step based on whether the return code is even or odd.
How does IEBCOPY handle dataset copying when a dataset with the same name already exists?
- It overwrites the existing dataset
- It renames the existing dataset
- It skips copying the dataset
- It throws an error
IEBCOPY renames the existing dataset when the name already exists
What is the primary function of the EXEC statement in JCL?
- Java Control Language
- Job Command Language
- Job Configuration Language
- Job Control Language
JCL stands for Job Control Language. It is used to define and manage job execution on an IBM mainframe system.
In JCL, a cataloged dataset is a dataset entry that is registered in the _______.
- JCL Catalog
- JES
- JES Catalog
- MVS Catalog
A cataloged dataset is registered in the MVS Catalog.
What happens if the condition specified in the IF statement is not met, and there is no ELSE statement in the JCL?
- Job abends with a return code
- Job continues without any effect
- Job step is skipped
- The job goes into a loop
If the condition is not met and there is no ELSE, the job step is skipped.
In JCL, the PROC statement is used to define _______.
- Job Classes
- Job Steps
- Procedures
- Resources
The PROC statement is used to define Procedures in JCL
What is the first step in the JCL execution process?
- Job Compilation
- Job Execution
- Job Initialization
- Job Submission
The first step in JCL execution is the initialization of the job
The JOB statement specifies the job name, job class, and _______.
- Job Group
- Job Priority
- Job Region
- Job Restart
The JOB statement specifies the job name, job class, and Job Region
The PEND statement is used to mark the end of a _______.
- Job
- Phase
- Procedure
- Step
The PEND statement is used to mark the end of a JCL job step.