SAS Certification Prep Guide: Base Programming for SAS 9, Third Edition

Chapter 3: Editing and Debugging SAS Programs

1. As you write and edit SAS programs it's a good idea to

   1. begin DATA and PROC steps in column one.
   2. indent statements within a step.
   3. begin RUN statements in column one.
   4. do all of the above.

   Correct answer: d

   Although you can write SAS statements in almost any format, a consistent layout enhances readability and enables you to understand the program's purpose. It's a good idea to begin DATA and PROC steps in column one, to indent statements within a step, to begin RUN statements in column one, and to include a RUN statement after every DATA step or PROC step.
2. Suppose you have submitted a SAS program that contains spelling errors. Which set of steps should you perform, in ...