Multiple choice technology mainframe

What is the DISP parameter given to append records with existing?

  1. (A) SHR

  2. (B) OLD

  3. (C) NEW

  4. (D) MOD

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D Correct answer
Explanation

DISP parameter in JCL specifies dataset status. MOD allows you to append to an existing dataset. SHR is for shared access, OLD is for exclusive access to existing dataset, NEW creates a new dataset. Only MOD supports appending records to an existing dataset.