When and by what is the ejbLoad() method invoked?

A.
The ejbLoad() method is invoked by the container just after the ejbActivate() method.

B.
The ejbLoad() method is invoked by the client just prior to the ejbActivate() method.

C.
The ejbLoad() method is invoked by the client just after the ejbActivate() method.

D.
The ejbLoad() method is invoked by the container just prior to the ejbActivate() method.