What is an added benefit of using a Linked Smart Object over a standard Smart Object in Photoshop?

• A. They never update when the source file changes.
• B. Smart Objects are automatically updated if the source file is changed.
• C. They require manual re-linking for every update.
• D. They flatten to a raster on save.

Answer: (B)

Linked Smart Objects keep a live link to an external file. Because of that connection, when the source artwork changes, Photoshop can automatically update the content in your document, so you always see the latest version without having to manually replace anything. Standard Smart Objects store the data inside the Photoshop file, so they don’t automatically reflect changes from the external source—you’d have to re-link or replace the content. This automatic updating is the key advantage of using a Linked Smart Object, especially when you’re working with artwork that gets refreshed across multiple files.