Multiple choice technology mainframe

The maximum number of steps in a job?

  1. a) 2 ^ 256

  2. b) 256

  3. c) 255

  4. d) 254

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The maximum number of steps in a job is 255. This is because steps are numbered from 1, and the limit is based on a 1-byte counter (allowing values 1-255). The last step would be at position 255.