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What is the function of DD DISP parameter?

  1. Tells the system what to do with the dataset following normal termination of the step

  2. Describes the status of the dataset

  3. Tells the system what to do with the dataset following abnormal termination of the step

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The DD DISP parameter tells the system what to do with a dataset after job step completion - for both normal and abnormal termination. It can specify Keep, Delete, Catlg, or Uncatlg actions. The DISP parameter handles all disposition scenarios, making 'All of the above' correct. This is comprehensive dataset lifecycle management in JCL.

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