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utility program An operating system program that performs specific functions such as
file copying, sorting and merging, memory dump analysis, or monitoring available disk
space.
volume A volume is one disk. Each volume is a member of a volume set and contains a
volume label, a label table, and a free space map.
volume class Volume classes are used for the allocation and restriction of disk space. A
volume class is a logical subset or partition within a volume set and can bridge any
number of physical member volumes of a volume set.
volume set A volume set is a group of from 1 to 255 related disks. One volume of the
volume set must be designated as the master volume for the set. Each volume set is
assigned a name by which it is identified and referenced.
wildcard A symbol that is used to replace a character or set of characters. In MPE, the "at
sign" (@), the "pound sign"(#), and the question mark (?) are used as wildcard characters.
write-enable To remove a disk's write-protection, allowing the disk to be written upon.
write-protect To protect stored data so that it cannot be overwritten.
write ring A plastic ring that fits onto the inner groove of a reel-to-reel tape, enabling you
to write information onto the tape.