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: $x = - 2$