SAS Exam A00-231 Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for SAS's A00-231 exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 4

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The following SAS program is submitted:

data work.test;

type='SQL';

if type='SAS' then description='SAS Program';

else description='other'; length description 8;

run;

What occurs when the program is submitted?

Select one:

AThe variable Description is created as an 11-byte character variable and is assigned the value 'SAS program' in the DATA step.

BThe variable Description is created as a 5-byte character variable and is assigned the value 'SAS P' in the DATA step.

CThe variable Description is created as an 8-byte character variable and is assigned the value 'SAS Prog' in the DATA step.

DThe variable Description is created as an 11-byte character variable and the DATA step fails due to errors.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Alaine at Jul 12, 2025, 03:25 AM

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Jenelle

1 days ago

I'm just here for the SAS puns. How about 'SAS-ily' for the description? Or maybe 'SAS-quatch'?

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Bronwyn

4 days ago

Ah, the age-old SAS length debate. I'd go with C just to keep things interesting. 'SAS Prog' has a nice ring to it.

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Mozell

12 days ago

I'm going with B. 'SAS P' sounds about right for a 5-byte variable. Who needs the full program name anyway?

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Mose

13 days ago

I think the correct answer is D because the length of the variable is not specified correctly.

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Celeste

15 days ago

D seems like the most logical choice here. The DATA step should fail due to the length mismatch.

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Shaniqua

18 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think the correct answer is B.

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Joanna

19 days ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C.

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Helaine

27 days ago

Hmm, I think it's C. The length statement explicitly sets the variable to 8 bytes, so that's the answer.

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Van

4 days ago

I agree, C seems like the correct answer.

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Onita

28 days ago

I think the correct answer is A.

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