Multiple choice technology mainframe

  1. In COBOL , the File format : ORGANISATION IS SEQUENTIAL RECORDING MODE IS F BLOCK CONTAINS 0 . Is used to reference which file ?

  1. Fixed Block file

  2. Fixed Unblock file

  3. Variable Block file

  4. Variable Unblock file
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In COBOL, BLOCK CONTAINS 0 with SEQUENTIAL organization indicates a Fixed Block record format. This configuration tells the system that records are fixed-length and blocked. Option B (Fixed Unblock) would omit the BLOCK CONTAINS clause or specify BLOCK CONTAINS 1.

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