Step 1: Understanding the Concept
In a common emitter n-p-n transistor the base-emitter junction is forward biased and the collector current is controlled by the base current.
Step 2: Effect of Increasing V_BE
A small rise in \(V_{BE}\) increases the forward bias, so more carriers cross the junction and \(I_B\) rises.
Step 3: Collector Current
The collector current follows from \(I_C=\beta I_B\), so \(I_C\) rises in proportion to \(I_B\).
Step 4: Compare the options
Option (A) matches this behaviour.
Final Answer:
Both the base current and the collector current increase, the collector current in proportion.
\[ \boxed{\text{(A) }I_{B}\text{ increases and }I_{C}\text{ increases proportionally}} \]