Which statement describes Smart Objects?

• A. It is always a pixel-based raster layer
• B. It can be linked to an external file or a linked instance inside Photoshop
• C. It cannot be transformed
• D. It has no editable properties

Answer: (B)

Smart Objects are non-destructive containers that preserve the original data of their contents. The defining trait is that they can reference external content, either by linking to an external file or by a linked instance inside Photoshop. This lets you update the Smart Object when the source file changes and reuse the same object across documents without duplicating data. Because of this capability, the statement about being able to link to an external file or a linked instance inside Photoshop is the best description. In addition, Smart Objects aren’t limited to raster content, can be transformed non-destructively, and still have editable properties through opening their contents or applying smart filters.