What menu option do you use to insert a reference image into your document while ensuring you can work on your document if the original is not available?

The correct choice, which is to use "Place Embedded," allows you to insert a reference image directly into your document. This method copies the image data into the Photoshop file itself, ensuring that the reference image is always available, regardless of the status of the original source file. This means you can work on your document seamlessly without worrying about any links breaking or image files becoming inaccessible.

Using "Place Embedded" is particularly useful when you want to avoid dependency on external files, which can be problematic if they are moved or deleted. It also contributes to a more portable project, as the entire contents are contained within the PSD file.

In contrast, the other options would not provide the same level of security for your reference image. For example, "Place Linked" creates a link to the original image file, which means if that file is deleted or moved, the link will break and you won't be able to access the image within your document. Options like "Import" and "Insert Image" may not offer the same level of integration and may refer to methods that do not incorporate the image data directly into your project in the way that "Place Embedded" does.