Multiple choice technology mainframe

Must tape dataset definitions include VOL=SER specifications?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only for uncataloged datasets

  4. Only for cataloged datasets
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Explanation

VOL=SER (volume serial) specifications are required for tape datasets that are not cataloged. Cataloged tape datasets have their volume information recorded in the system catalog, so VOL=SER is optional. For uncataloged tape datasets, VOL=SER tells the system which tape volume to mount.

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