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SAS A00-231 Exam - Topic 1 Question 12 Discussion

The following SAS program is submitted:Why does the program produce an error? Select one:
C) The format name contains a period in the VALUE statement.
A) The PAGENO option is invalid in the OPTIONS statement.
B) The RUN statement is missing after the FORMAT procedure.
D) The LABEL option is missing from the PROC PRINT statement.

SAS A00-231 Exam - Topic 1 Question 12 Discussion

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The following SAS program is submitted:

Why does the program produce an error? Select one:

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Suggested Answer: C

by Felicitas at Aug 17, 2025, 08:58 PM

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Timmy
9 months ago
Wait, could it be option C? That period might be a problem.
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Nikita
9 months ago
Agree, it's gotta be option B!
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Verda
9 months ago
No way, the PAGENO option is valid, so option A is out.
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Arlen
9 months ago
I'm surprised this error isn't more obvious!
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Alesia
10 months ago
I think the RUN statement is definitely missing.
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Nicolette
10 months ago
I don't think the LABEL option is necessary for PROC PRINT to run, so I'm leaning towards one of the other options being the cause of the error.
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Alison
10 months ago
I feel like the format name with a period could be problematic, but I can't recall if that's a strict rule or just a common mistake.
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Tatum
10 months ago
I remember practicing a question where a RUN statement was missing, and it caused an error. That could be the issue here too.
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Rebbecca
10 months ago
I think the error might be related to the PAGENO option, but I'm not entirely sure if it's valid in that context.
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Ellen
11 months ago
The format name with a period in the VALUE statement might be the culprit. I'll investigate that possibility.
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Solange
11 months ago
The missing RUN statement after the FORMAT procedure could be the problem. I'll make sure to check for that.
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Kenneth
11 months ago
Hmm, the PAGENO option in the OPTIONS statement seems suspicious. I'll double-check the syntax for that.
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Yoko
11 months ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the SAS code and options to identify the issue.
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Avery
12 months ago
The answer has to be B. The RUN statement is definitely missing after the FORMAT procedure. How else will the program know when to stop?
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Erin
1 year ago
Wait, wait, wait. Isn't the real answer that the program is just a secret code to summon a horde of SAS-wielding data ninjas? I bet that's it.
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Alison
1 year ago
I think the answer is C. The format name containing a period in the VALUE statement is not allowed in SAS.
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Barney
12 months ago
I agree, the format name containing a period in the VALUE statement is not allowed.
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Tarra
1 year ago
I believe the error is due to the missing RUN statement after the FORMAT procedure.
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Erick
1 year ago
I think the error is because the PAGENO option is invalid.
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