Find the Vertex, Focus, and Directrix of the Parabola $x^{2}=-8 y$

Multiple Choice

Find the vertex, focus, and directrix of the parabola.
- $x^{2}=-8 y$

A) vertex: $( 0,0 )$
focus: $( 0,2 )$
directrix: $y = - 2$


B) vertex: $( 0,0 )$
focus: $( - 2,0 )$
directrix: $x = 2$


C)
vertex: $(0,0)$
focus: $(0,-2)$
directrix: $y=2$


D)
vertex: $(0,0)$
focus: $(2,0)$
directrix: $x=-2$