To answer this question, we need to understand the OCCURS clause in programming languages like COBOL.

The OCCURS clause is used in COBOL to define an array or table data structure. It specifies the number of occurrences or elements in the array/table.

In COBOL, the OCCURS clause allows a maximum of 7 subscripts or indexes for an array or table. These subscripts or indexes are used to access individual elements within the array or table.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) 6 - This option is incorrect because the OCCURS clause allows a maximum of 7 subscripts or indexes, not 6.

Option B) 7 - This option is correct because the OCCURS clause allows a maximum of 7 subscripts or indexes.

Option C) 8 - This option is incorrect because the OCCURS clause allows a maximum of 7 subscripts or indexes, not 8.

Option D) 12 - This option is incorrect because the OCCURS clause allows a maximum of 7 subscripts or indexes, not 12.

The correct answer is Option B) 7. This option is correct because the OCCURS clause allows a maximum of 7 subscripts or indexes.

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