Identify the Vertex and Determine the Minimum or Maximum Value $$f ( x ) = - 2 ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 7$$

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex and determine the minimum or maximum value of the function.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 ( x - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 7$$

A) Vertex: $( 4,7 )$
Maximum: 7

B) Vertex: $( 4,7 )$
Minimum: 7

C) Vertex: $( 4 , - 7 )$
Minimum: -7

D) Vertex: $( 4 , - 7 )$
Maximum: -7