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X(100) field can be redefined with a field of X(200)?(True/False)

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In COBOL, you cannot redefine a storage area with a field that is larger than the original field being redefined. Since X(100) is 100 bytes, it cannot be redefined by an X(200) field which requires 200 bytes.

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