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What is the parameter that is not copied while copying an existing Dataset to a new Dataset using LIKE or REFDD parameter?

  1. Management Class

  2. Expiration Date

  3. Record Format

  4. Record Length
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When copying a dataset using LIKE or REFDD parameters in JCL, most attributes are copied except the expiration date. Management class, record format, and record length are all copied from the source dataset.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the parameters that are copied when using the LIKE or REFDD parameter to copy an existing dataset to a new dataset.

Option A) Management Class - This option is incorrect. When using the LIKE or REFDD parameter, the Management Class of the original dataset is copied to the new dataset.

Option B) Expiration Date - This option is correct. The Expiration Date of the original dataset is not copied when using the LIKE or REFDD parameter. The Expiration Date of the new dataset will be set based on the expiration rules defined for the new dataset.

Option C) Record Format - This option is incorrect. The Record Format of the original dataset is copied to the new dataset when using the LIKE or REFDD parameter.

Option D) Record Length - This option is incorrect. The Record Length of the original dataset is copied to the new dataset when using the LIKE or REFDD parameter.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B. The Expiration Date is not copied when using the LIKE or REFDD parameter.

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