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What is the function of DD DISP paramater ?

  1. Tells the system what to do with the dataset following normal termination of the step.

  2. Describes the status of the dataset

  3. Tells the system what to do with the dataset following abnormal termination of the step.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The JCL DD DISP (disposition) parameter defines the status of the dataset at step start, and specifies what actions to take upon normal or abnormal (abend) termination of the job step.

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