Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Programming Certification Practice Exam

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How does ODS handle outputs from multiple procedures when HTML output is open?

Each procedure output is overwritten.
All outputs are stored separately in different files.
Procedure outputs are concatenated in the same body file.
Only the last procedure output is saved.

The correct answer is: Procedure outputs are concatenated in the same body file.

When HTML output is open in SAS, the Output Delivery System (ODS) processes outputs from multiple procedures by concatenating them into the same body file. This means that the results from each execution of a procedure are combined and displayed together, allowing users to have a cohesive view of all outputs within a single document. This concatenation includes the output tables, listings, and graphs generated by different procedures, maintaining their order as they were run. This feature is particularly useful for generating comprehensive reports where outputs from various analyses need to be presented together. Other options suggest different methods for handling outputs, such as overwriting outputs or storing them separately, which do not accurately reflect how ODS manages HTML outputs. Thus, understanding how ODS consolidates outputs enhances the user's ability to effectively compile and review procedure results in a unified format.