The correct answer is: A. An absolute cell address is created.
When dollar signs ($) are entered in a cell address, it creates an absolute cell address. An absolute cell address is a cell reference that does not change when it is copied or moved. In the example given, $B$2:$B$10 is an absolute cell address because the column letter (B) and row number (2-10) are both preceded by dollar signs.
Option B is incorrect because an absolute cell address will not change when it is copied to another cell. Option C is incorrect because the sheet tab is not affected by the use of dollar signs in a cell address. Option D is incorrect because the status bar will always display the cell address, regardless of whether or not dollar signs are used.