Question 1

Suppose the format JOBFMT was created in a FORMAT procedure. Which FORMAT statement applies it to the variable JobTitle in the program output?

Options :

A : format jobtitle jobfmt.;

B : format jobtitle='jobfmt';

C : format jobtitle=jobfmt;

D : format jobtitle jobfmt;

Answer: A

Question 2

Unless otherwise directed, how does the DATA step execute?

Options :

A :

once for each compilation phase

B : once for each record in the input file

C :

once for each DATA step statement

D : once for each variable in the input file

Answer: B

Question 3

SAS date values are the number of days since which date?

Options :

A : January 1, 1960

B : January 1, 1950

C : January 1, 1900

D : January 1, 1970

Answer: A

Question 4

Suppose you do not specify the LIBRARY= option and your formats are stored in Work.Formats. How long do they exist?

Options :

A : only for the current procedure

B : only for the current SAS session

C : permanently

D : only for the current DATA step

Answer: B

Question 5

Which statement is false regarding the use of DO loops?

Options :

A : They can generate multiple observations.

B : They can be used to combine DATA and PROC steps.

C : They can contain conditional clauses.

D : They can be used to read data.

Answer: B