Before removing a COBOL paragraph identified as redundant, which ADDI capability should confirm it is safe to remove?
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Think of it like working hands-on with IBM mainframe systems — the answer here is 'Impact analysis to identify all programs and call paths that reference the paragraph before removal'. Impact analysis in ADDI traces all references to a specific artifact such as a paragraph name, ensuring no caller is missed before the paragraph is removed or consolidated. On real mainframe exams, this concept comes up repeatedly so make sure you have it locked in.
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Full Explanation
Impact analysis in ADDI traces all references to a specific artifact such as a paragraph name, ensuring no caller is missed before the paragraph is removed or consolidated.