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What is the code for the error condition "Empty File"?

  1. 10

  2. 35

  3. 23

  4. 28
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Explanation

In COBOL file status codes, 35 indicates an 'Empty File' condition when attempting to read from a file that exists but contains no records. This is a standard file status code used in COBOL file operations. Code 10 typically indicates end-of-file, while other codes represent different error conditions.

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