Multiple choice technology mainframe

Primary space allocated first and then if required Secondary space will be allocated. b. Secondary space allocated first and then if required Primary space will be allocated. c. Primary and Secondary space allocated at the time of Job starts execution. d. Primary and Secondary space allocated at the time of Step starts execution. Which statement(s) is TRUE?

  1. a & c

  2. b & d

  3. a, c, d

  4. a only

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Primary space is allocated when the job starts, not when each step starts. Secondary space is allocated dynamically only when the primary space is exhausted and more space is needed. This is a two-stage allocation process.