STARTBR command is used to
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Read the file in sequential order
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Write the file
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To establish the starting position in a file
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All of the above.
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Explanation
STARTBR establishes a starting position for sequential browsing of a VSAM file. After STARTBR, you use READNEXT to read records sequentially. STARTBR doesn't read or write by itself - it just positions the browse. READNEXT handles the actual reading.
AI explanation
The STARTBR (Start Browse) command in CICS establishes the starting position within a VSAM file from which subsequent READNEXT/READPREV browse commands will read sequentially. It doesn't itself return data or write records — it simply positions the browse pointer so sequential reads can begin from that point.