Multiple choice technology mainframe

What is the function of //CNTL statement ?

  1. Delimits the PROC control statements

  2. Identifies the control card library

  3. Marks the beginning of one or more program control statements

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

In JCL (Job Control Language for IBM mainframes), the //CNTL statement marks the beginning of one or more program control statements that follow. It's used to pass control information to programs like IEBGENER, SORT, or utilities. The CNTL statement delimits where these control statements start and is followed by the actual control cards.

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