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Can we execute a COBOL program both from an Online Program (CICS) and Batch Program (JOB)?

  1. Yes, Always Possible

  2. Yes, Only when the COBOL program contains CICS and Batch common verbs/statements

  3. No. Never Possible

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A COBOL program can execute in both CICS (online) and batch (JCL) environments, but only if it avoids environment-specific statements. It must use common verbs that work in both contexts, avoiding CICS-specific commands like EXEC CICS or batch-only constructs.

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