Multiple choice technology mainframe

Complete correctly: When calling a subroutine with the clause CALL 'SUBROUT1',...

  1. the external subroutine SUBROUT1 will be executed, bypassing any internal subroutines.

  2. the internal subroutine SUBROUT1 will be executed; external subroutines aren't called.

  3. the internal subroutines will be searched for SUBROUT1; only if there isn't an internal one, the external SUBROUT1 will be executed.

  4. an error will occur; subroutine names must never be coded between quotes.
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Explanation

In COBOL, when calling a subroutine using a literal string like CALL 'SUBROUT1', the compiler resolves this as a call to an external program or subroutine, bypassing any internal program structure.

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