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Quiz: Working in the SAS Environment

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  1. Which of the following editors can you use to modify this existing SAS program?
         data sasuser.mysales2;
            set sashelp.prdsale;
            if region="EAST";
         run;

     a.   the host editor of your choice
     b.   the SAS Notepad window
     c.   the Program Editor window
     d.   all of the above

  2. Which SAS windows perform these tasks (in the order given)?

    • perform most file management tasks such as moving, copying, and deleting files
    • navigate and manage output from SAS programs
    • enter, edit, and submit SAS programs
    • view messages about your SAS session and any SAS programs you submit
    • browse output from SAS programs

     a.   Program Log, Results, SAS Notepad, Output, Explorer
     b.   Explorer, Results, Program Editor, Log, Output
     c.   File Shortcuts, Explorer, Program Editor, Log, Results
     d.   Results, Output, Program Editor, Log, Explorer

  3. File shortcuts

     a.   remain in effect until you submit the file.
     b.   enable you to open, browse, and submit files.
     c.   are available only for files formatted using SAS software.
     d.   are permanent shortcuts for accessing frequently used files.

  4. When you define a library,

     a.   you cannot manage files within it until you delete the library.
     b.   you must assign a library name only if you use the default engine.
     c.   you indicate the location of your SAS files to SAS software.
     d.   the path cannot be an existing directory or other storage location.

  5. How can you copy a SAS file from one library to another using the Explorer window?

     a.   Drag and drop the file on the target library folder.
     b.   Copy the file shortcut and assign it the target library name.
     c.   Select Copy from the pop-up menu for the target library.
     d.   Click the Copy tool. Then click the target library folder.

  6. What's the difference between the Results window and the Output window?

     a.   The Output window displays a tree view of your output during a SAS session. The Results window displays the output itself.
     b.   The Output window displays only output from SAS programs. The Results window displays other types of output.
     c.   The Results window displays a tree view of your output during a SAS session. The Output window displays the output itself.
     d.   The Results window is available for viewing output only in the Windows environment. The Output window is available in all SAS environments.

  7. Which of the following is true about SAS output?

     a.   You can create both listing output and HTML output.
     b.   You can manage all types of SAS output in the Results window.
     c.   Listing output and HTML output appear as separate items in the Results window.
     d.   all of the above

  8. When you delete a library,

     a.   the contents of the library are deleted.
     b.   the pointer remains, whether or not you delete the library's contents.
     c.   SAS software no longer has access to the library's contents.
     d.   you can manage SAS files within it until the end of the SAS session.

  9. How can you view the properties for a SAS file?

     a.   In the Results window, double-click the icon for the file.
     b.   Print the file and view its properties in the Log window.
     c.   In the Explorer window, select Properties from the pop-up menu for the file.
     d.   Drag and drop the file onto the Program Editor window.

  10. Which of the following tasks can you perform using the Results window?

     a.   view and print output
     b.   save individual items of output
     c.   delete individual items of output
     d.   all of the above



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