In a method that takes an array as a parameter, how is the array referred to?

In Java, when an array is passed as a parameter to a method, it is referred to by its name only. This means that the method receives a reference to the original array, allowing the method to access and manipulate its elements.

When you define a method that takes an array as an argument, you use the array's name to specify the parameter. The actual data structure being referenced is a pointer to the memory location where the array's data is stored, but in the context of method parameters, you simply use the array name. This abstraction helps maintain clarity and simplicity in method definitions and calls.

The other options do not accurately represent how arrays are referenced in method parameters. While option B discusses the internal representation of the array (a pointer to its memory), a programmer does not need to deal with pointers directly in Java. Options A and C refer to aspects related to the array's structure or properties rather than how it is accessed within a method signature.