How can metadata be added to an asset in the Adobe Digital Assets Manager?

The statement that metadata is automatically extracted from the image is correct because in Adobe Digital Assets Manager, there are built-in functionalities that allow the system to analyze digital assets, such as images, and automatically derive relevant metadata. This could include information such as file type, dimensions, and other properties integral to the asset itself. This capability streamlines the process for users, as it reduces the manual effort required to input basic data.

Additionally, it is common for asset management systems to leverage technology that identifies key attributes right from the outset, ensuring that users have a foundational level of metadata in place without needing to input all information manually. This supports efficiency in asset management and enhances the usability of the assets by allowing for easier organization and retrieval.

In the context of the other options, while integration with Creative Cloud can facilitate certain functionalities, it does not enable the automatic extraction of metadata from images. Authors can certainly add new metadata fields, but the option indicating that metadata is not supported is inaccurate, as metadata is a critical feature of Adobe Digital Assets Manager.