Multiple choice technology mainframe

A SEQUENTIAL OR DIRECT DATASET WAS OPENED FOR INPUT,BUT THE BUFFER CONTROL BLOCK ADDRESS WAS 0.

  1. S013 - 34

  2. S013 - 38

  3. S013 - 3C

  4. S013 - 40
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When a sequential or direct dataset is opened for input but the buffer control block (BCB) address is zero (uninitialized), error S013-40 (option D) occurs. This indicates a programming error where the BCB wasn't properly allocated.

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