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How many extents are possible for a VSAM file ?

  1. 16

  2. 15

  3. 122

  4. 123
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C Correct answer
Explanation

VSAM files can have a maximum of 123 extents. This is a system-determined limit that balances the need for file growth with control over DASD fragmentation and catalog management overhead.

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