Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Programming Certification Practice Exam

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If you do not specify the LIBRARY= option, how long do formats exist in Work.Formats?

Only for the current procedure
Only for the current DATA step
Only for the current SAS session
Permanently

The correct answer is: Only for the current SAS session

When formats are created in SAS without specifying the LIBRARY= option, they are stored in the Work.Formats library, which is temporary. This means that the formats will exist only for the duration of the current SAS session. Once the session is ended, or if the Work library is cleared, any formats in Work.Formats disappear as well. This temporary nature allows for flexibility since it enables users to create and use formats without permanently altering the existing libraries. Therefore, attributes associated with Work.Formats, including formats that are created, will not persist beyond the current SAS session, making it the correct choice. The other options refer to different scopes or permanency that do not apply to the usage of formats in Work.Formats.