Determine the X- and Y-Intercepts for the Given Function $$f ( x ) = - ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4$$

Multiple Choice

Determine the x- and y-intercepts for the given function.
- $$f ( x ) = - ( x - 2 ) ^ { 2 } - 4$$

A) $x$ -intercepts: $( 0,0 )$ and $( 4,0 )$
$y$ -intercept: $( 0 , - 8 )$

B) $x$ -intercept: $( 2,0 )$
$y$ -intercept: $( 0 , - 4 )$

C) $x$ -intercept: none
$y$ -intercept: $( 0 , - 8 )$

D) $x$ -intercept: $( 2,0 )$
$y$ -intercept: $( 0,4 )$