Multiple choice technology mainframe

TYPE=SCAN What does it do?

  1. Scans JCL for errors

  2. Invalid Syntax

  3. Scans for previous executing jobs

  4. Does nothing
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Explanation

SCAN is a JCL (Job Control Language) statement that performs syntax checking on the JCL itself. It scans for errors without executing the job, helping catch issues before actual processing. The other options are incorrect - SCAN is not for previous jobs, syntax errors, or doing nothing.

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