Multiple choice technology mainframe

Dataname Rule:

  1. contain at least one character, but not more than 30 character

  2. contain at least one alphabetic character

  3. Can begin or end with a hyphen

  4. Names are not case-sensitive: TotalPay is the same as totalpay, Totalpay or TOTALPAY

  5. constructed from the Letters, 0 - 9, and hyphen
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A,B,D,E Correct answer
Explanation

COBOL data names must contain 1-30 characters with at least one alphabetic character, are constructed from letters, digits 0-9, and hyphens, cannot begin or end with hyphen, and are case-insensitive. These rules ensure valid, readable identifiers.

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