Multiple choice technology mainframe

Which of the following functions can DD statements perform?

  1. Tell the system which data set to access

  2. Request a printer to produce the job output

  3. Indicate where to store new data sets

  4. Initiate a new program
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Explanation

DD (Data Definition) statements in JCL specify which datasets to access, request output devices like printers, and indicate where to store new datasets. They do NOT initiate programs - that's the EXEC statement's job. DD statements define data resources for job steps.

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