a) The vertex is (0,2) so the standard form equation is (x-0)^2=4p(y-2). Since p=1/(4a) and a=1/8, then p=1/(4(1/8))=1/(1/2)=2. This makes the equation now x^2=8(y-2). Given the focus point for a vertical parabola is (h,k+p) then the focus point is (0,2+2) which is (0,4)
