Multiple choice technology mainframe

"//STEP1 EXEC PGM=PROG,PARM='ABCDEFGH' Maximum number of characters that can be accomodated in parameter PARM"

  1. 64

  2. 128

  3. 100

  4. 125
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Explanation

The PARM parameter of an EXEC statement in JCL has a strict architectural limit of 100 characters. Any value exceeding this length will trigger a syntax error. Distractors like 64, 128, or 125 do not reflect this exact restriction.

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