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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
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D Correct answer
Explanation

STEPLIB identifies a private library that is searched before the system libraries for programs named in EXEC statements. It effectively overrides system libraries for the job stream. The library contains executable load modules (job steps). All three options A, B, and C describe aspects of STEPLIB's functionality.

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