To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) retain only the last page visited in the browser's history - This option is incorrect. SmartNavigation does not affect the browser's history. It is a technique used to prevent screen flickering during page navigation.
Option B) eliminate any flash caused by navigation - This option is correct. SmartNavigation is designed to eliminate the flickering effect that occurs when a page is being reloaded.
Option C) Doesn't work with sites protected with SSL - This option is incorrect. SmartNavigation does work with sites protected with SSL. It is not dependent on the security protocol being used.
Option D) persist scroll position when moving from page to page - This option is correct. SmartNavigation has the capability to remember the scroll position of a page when navigating to another page.
The correct answer is C. This option is incorrect because SmartNavigation works with sites protected with SSL.