What happens when a method call is made?

When a method call is made, control is transferred to the first statement in the body of the called method. This means that the program execution jumps from the point where the method is called directly into the method itself, starting with the first line of code inside that method. Once the method is finished executing all its statements, control returns to the point in the program where the method was called, allowing the program to continue from that point.

This process enables modular programming by breaking down complex problems into simpler, reusable methods. Each method can perform a specific task, and when it is invoked, it takes control of the program's flow, allowing developers to write clearer and more organized code.

Furthermore, the response is not the creation of a new method or transfer of control to the main method, and while execution does stop until the method returns, the key aspect here is the transition to the specific starting point of the called method’s body.