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COBOL Interview Questions and Answers

Question: Explain the purpose of the USAGE clause in COBOL.
Answer: The USAGE clause in COBOL is used to specify the internal representation of data items. It defines how data is stored in memory, such as binary, packed-decimal, or display.

Example:

01 AMOUNT PIC 9(5) USAGE COMP-3.

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