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COMP-3 variables are expanded when browsing through record layout?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

COMP-3 is a packed decimal format in COBOL that stores two decimal digits per byte (using nibbles). When browsing through a record layout, COMP-3 variables are displayed in their packed binary representation, not expanded into their full decimal form. You would need specialized tools or conversion to see the expanded decimal value.

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