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Global variables are accessible only to the batch program
whereas external variables can be referenced from any batch
program residing in the same system library.

how many bytes does s9(7)COMP-3 field occupies?

6 Answers   ADP,

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a. Can the OPTIONAL clause in COBOL only be coded for input files? b. If it is coded for files opened in OUTPUT, I-O or EXTEND mode, will it give a compilation error? c. If there are no compilation errors and if such files are not coded in the JCL, will the OPEN statement run fine when these files are opened? d. How will a WRITE statement work for the above files?

2 Answers  

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01 a pic x(4) value 'abcd' 01 b pic 9(3) can we move from a to b.if possible what would be stored in b.

15 Answers   ACS,

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which one is the best of com and com-3.using of real time ?

7 Answers   Cap Gemini,

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what is meaning by design document? who can repared for this?

5 Answers   TCS,

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what happens if parmparameter passes zero bytes to the program

0 Answers   HSBC,

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in real time what is the suitable exp where in-stream procedure is better then catalog procedure.

1 Answers  

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What the difference is between continue and next sentence?

0 Answers  

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COBOL program to read the string ' BOMBAY' in reverse order as 'YABMOB'

8 Answers   Barclays, IBM,

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What is the file organization clause ?

2 Answers  

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File status must be checked both while opening and reading the file or only while reading the file?

2 Answers  

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Should I use STOP RUN in the sub program??why?

6 Answers   Xansa,

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