The computer creates the object when it processes the statement containing . . . . . . . . keyword.

The correct answer is C. New.

The keyword new is used to create a new object of a class. The computer creates the object when it processes the statement containing the new keyword.

The keyword class is used to define a class. A class is a blueprint for creating objects.

The keyword object is used to refer to an instance of a class. An instance of a class is an object that has been created from the class.

The keyword private is used to declare a member of a class as private. A private member of a class can only be accessed by other members of the same class.