Identify the Vertex and Determine the Minimum or Maximum Value $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 2$$

Multiple Choice

Identify the vertex and determine the minimum or maximum value of the function.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 2$$

A) Vertex: $( 2 , - 6 )$
Minimum: $- 6$

B) Vertex: $( 2,6 )$
Minimum: 6

C) Vertex: $( 2,6 )$
Maximum: 6

D) Vertex: $( 2 , - 6 )$
Maximum: -6