Step 1 :The given function is a quadratic function in the form of \(f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c\).
Step 2 :The coefficient of \(x^2\) is positive, so the parabola opens upwards.
Step 3 :The vertex of a parabola that opens upwards is a minimum.
Step 4 :The y-intercept of the function is the value of the function at \(x=0\). So, the y-intercept is \(-5\).
Step 5 :The x-coordinate of the vertex can be found using the formula \(x = -\frac{b}{2a}\). So, the x-coordinate of the vertex is \(-1\).
Step 6 :The y-coordinate of the vertex can be found by substituting the x-coordinate of the vertex into the function. So, the y-coordinate of the vertex is \(-7\).
Step 7 :Final Answer: The parabola opens \(\boxed{up}\).
Step 8 :Final Answer: The vertex is a \(\boxed{minimum}\).
Step 9 :Final Answer: The y-intercept is \(\boxed{(-5)}\).
Step 10 :Final Answer: The x-coordinate of the vertex is \(\boxed{-1}\).
Step 11 :Final Answer: The y-coordinate of the vertex is \(\boxed{-7}\).