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What is the PROCOPT option to use, if you doesn't want IMS to lock the segment?

  1. G

  2. GON

  3. GO

  4. GOT
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The PROCOPT option GO (Get Only) prevents IMS from locking the segment during database access. When GO is specified, IMS retrieves the segment without placing any locks on it, allowing other transactions to read or modify it concurrently. Option G is not a valid PROCOPT value, and GON/GOT are not standard options. This is useful in scenarios where lock contention needs to be minimized or when read-only access is sufficient.

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