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What is the DISPOSITION of a dataset if the DISP field is not coded in the JCL?

  1. (NEW,CATLG,CATLG)

  2. (NEW,DELETE,DELETE)

  3. (NEW,CATLG,DELETE)

  4. (OLD,CATLG,UNCATLG)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

If the DISP parameter is omitted in a JCL DD statement, the default disposition is (NEW,DELETE,DELETE). Options specifying CATLG or OLD as defaults are incorrect because JCL defaults to creating a temporary dataset and deleting it upon completion.

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