Multiple choice technology mainframe

What is the function of //JCLLIB statement?

  1. Identifies the source of the JCL commands

  2. Points to the system software library

  3. Marks the beginning of the in-stream JCL

  4. Identifies the libraries that the system will search for include groups or procedures named in EXEC statements
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Explanation

The //JCLLIB statement specifies the private libraries (partitioned data sets) that the z/OS system searches to locate include groups or cataloged procedures invoked by EXEC statements within the job. It overrides or supplements default system procedure libraries (like SYS1.PROCLIB) for the scope of the job.

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