Which of the following statements about Smart Objects is true?

• A. They cannot be edited after insertion.
• B. They only work with vector data.
• C. They allow non-destructive editing and preserve the original data.
• D. They automatically rasterize upon placement.

Answer: (C)

Smart Objects let you edit without destroying the original image data. When something is turned into a Smart Object, Photoshop keeps the pixel data intact and records edits as separate instructions. This means you can transform it (scale, rotate, warp) or apply filters and still revert to the original quality later, because the underlying data isn’t permanently changed. You can also open the Smart Object to modify its contents by editing the source, and those changes automatically update in your main document. You can replace the contents or link to an external file for updates, all while preserving the option to rasterize later if you need to edit pixels directly.