Multiple choice technology mainframe

TYPE=SCAN What does it do?

  1. Scans JCL for errors.

  2. Invalid Syntax

  3. Scans for previous executing jobs

  4. Does nothing!

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Explanation

TYPE=SCAN is a JCL parameter that validates the JCL syntax for errors without executing the job. It's a syntax-checking feature, not related to previous jobs or doing nothing.

AI explanation

TYPRUN=SCAN (or TYPE=SCAN) on a JOB card tells the system to scan the JCL for syntax errors without actually executing any of the job steps. It's a dry-run/validation mode used to catch JCL problems before committing resources to a real run.