Multiple choice technology mainframe

What are the maximum number of steps that can be coded in a JCL?

  1. 255

  2. 16

  3. 256

  4. No limit
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Explanation

JCL limits a job to a maximum of 255 executable steps; this is a well‑documented system constraint. The other numbers are either too low, off‑by‑one, or claim no limit, so the stored answer is accurate.

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