COBOL Programming Language Features
In COBOL, which method is used to define the structure of data in terms of characters, digits, etc.?
Answer: Picture Clause
Explanation
in COBOL, the Picture Clause (often abbreviated as PIC) is used to define the structure and type of data elements.
- Picture Clause in COBOL:
The Picture Clause describes the attributes of a data item, including its type (e.g., numeric, alphabetic), size, and format
COBOL stands for Common Business Oriented Language
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