Which statement about Smart Objects is accurate?

• A. A Smart Object can have a linked external file, or a linked instance inside Photoshop.
• B. Smart Objects cannot be edited.
• C. Smart Objects are always rasterized when transformed.
• D. Smart Objects cannot be duplicated.

Answer: (A)

Smart Objects enable non-destructive editing by keeping the original image data separate from the layer. They can reference either an external file (a linked Smart Object) or content embedded in the Photoshop document that’s linked to that external source. This means you can place a Smart Object as a linked external file or as a linked instance within the same project, and updates to the source file can propagate to all instances. That capability is what makes the statement correct.

Smart Objects can be edited by opening their contents in a separate window (double-click to edit), and they can be duplicated just like regular layers. They are not inherently forced to rasterize when transformed, and the ability to edit and duplicate is a fundamental part of how they work.