What is file handling in COBOL?

The process of file handling refers to how we access and store the data or info in a file with the help of a program.

What is fields in files?

The field is the name for the meaningful information in the record. The name refers to variables in a record structure.

What is a record in COBOL?

A record is a collection of related fields representing as a single entity. One or more fields together form a record.

What is physical record in COBOL?

One line in the file is one physical record.

What is Logical record in COBOL?

A logical record is the record layout that is used by the COBOL program. Only one record can be processed at a time by the program.

What is file in COBOL?

A file is a collection of records given a name and permanently stores the data on secondary memory (e.g., DISKs, TAPEs).

Explain life cycle of a file in programming?

Below are the file processing statements -

• File Declaration
• OPEN File
• Processing file
• CLOSE File

---