Multiple choice technology mainframe

What is the purpose of REGION key word ?

  1. specifies the amount of space required by a step

  2. specifies the amount of space required by a job

  3. both of the above

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The REGION keyword in JCL specifies the amount of virtual memory (region) required for execution. It can be specified at both the step level (using REGION in the EXEC statement) and the job level (using REGION in the JOB statement), making option C the correct choice that encompasses both uses.

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