What are the ways of passing data to a COBOL program from JCL?

Data can be passed to a COBOL program from JCL in the following ways:

• Using PARM Parameter
• Using Input Files
• Using SYSIN DD Statement

SYSIN Statement -

What is the significance of SYSIN statement?

It is used to provide the input source for programs or utilities in the JCL.

Why do you use a control card?

A control card in JCL is used to provide runtime parameters, control statements, or directives to programs or utilities being executed.

Can you define the term "Control Cards" in JCL?

Control cards are typically specified using the SYSIN DD statement.

SYSOUT Statement -

What is the significance of SYSOUT statement?

It is used to specify where to route the output produced by a job step. It defines the destination for the output, which can include printing on paper, writing to a dataset, or discarding the output.

How you will the direct the data to spool using SYSOUT option?

Using SYSOUT=*

Frequently Asked Questions -

What are different ways in which data can be passed to a COBOL program from JCL?

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