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The function of the IDENTIFICATION DIVISION is to:
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Identify the program.
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The function of the ENVIRONMENT DIVISION is to:
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Assign a file-name to each file in a batch program and specify the device that each file will use.
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The function of the DATA DIVISION is to:
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Describe the input, output and work areas used in the program.
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The function of the PROCEDURE DIVISION is to:
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Define the instructions and operations necessary to convert input data into output.
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(T or F) Fully interactive programs, which have keyed input and displayed output, do not us a FILE SECTION in the DATA DIVISION while batch programs do use a FILE SECTION.
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True
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Two techniques for simplifying the design of a COBOL program and facilitating debugging are called:
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Structured programing and top-down programing
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In batch programs, what kind of statement indicates which files are input and which are output?
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OPEN
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(T or F) A PERFORM... UNTIL instruction executes a series of steps repeatedly until some condition is met. It is also called a:
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True; Loop
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What is the purpose of the SELECT statement?
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Used to assign an input or output file to a specific device.
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What is the purpose of the PICTURE clause?
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Indicates the size & type of data to be entered in to a field.
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What is the purpose of the WORKING-STORAGE-SECTION?
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Contains data required for processing that is not part of input or output.
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What is the purpose of the PROCEDURE DIVISION?
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It contains the instructions to be executed.
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If an entry must begin in Area A, it may begin in position;
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8,9,10 or 11
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If an entry must begin in Area B, it may begin in position:
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12,13,14 and so on
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The four divisions of a COBOL program must appear in order as:
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IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
ENVIRONMENT DIVISION
DATA DIVISION
PROCEDURE DIVISION
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