41⟩ What parameter of the job statement is used to limit the CPU time consumed by the job?
(1) RUNTIME
(2) TIME
(3) LIMIT
(4 ) EXECMAX
Answer is 2
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47 JCL Questions And Answers
42⟩ Must tape dataset definitions include VOL=SER specifications?
(1) Yes
(2) No
(3) Only for uncataloged datasets
(4) Only for cataloged datasets
Answer is 3
43⟩ How can return codes be tested before execution of a job step?
(1) Through the RC keyword
(2) Through the CODE keyword
(3) Through the COND keyword
(4) Through the RETURNCD keyword
Answer is 3
44⟩ How can values be passed from the job stream to an executable program?
(1) Through the PARM keyword
(2) Through the VALUE parameter
(3) Through the PGM parameter
(4) All of the above
Answer is 1
45⟩ What is the purpose of the DD KEYLEN parameter?
(1) Specify the length of a data set key in bytes
(2) Override the key length of an SMS defined VSAM dataset
(3) Override the key length specified in the dataset label
(4) All of the above
Answer is 4
46⟩ What is the function of the STEPLIB DD statement?
(1) Identify a library to be searched for programs named in the EXEC statement
(2) Identify a library containing executable job steps
(3) Override the system step library within a job stream
(4) All of the above
Answer is 4
47⟩ What is concatenating?
(1) Overriding or adding procedures
(2) Logically connecting input datasets
(3) Overriding a called PROC dsname
(4) All of the above
Answer is 2
