Aperture Photo Versions

Could anyone tell me how the version feature works in Aperture?
When I import the photograph Aperture creates one version of the photo which is what I see. However, if I create smart albums or album, Aperture creates a version for the pictures there. So if I put an image in an album that means I am going to end up having two versions of the image. If I modify (add a keyword, make some adjustments) one version in a smart album, does it automatically reflect in the keywords in all other versions?
Since Aperture automatically creates a version, how do I know that I am working on the same original version that Aperture created and not other ones that are automatically created?
Thanks!

In reply to your last two posts.
One, as long as you use the command *Photos->Remove from Album* (or the del key) and not the command *File->Delete Version* (⌘-del) the image is only removed from the album.
Two, Aperture creates a new version if you use *Photo->Duplicate Version*, *Photo->New Version from Master* or if you set the preference Aperture->Preferences->Advanced +Create new versions when making adjustments+
You really own it to yourself to spend some time with the users manual (*Help->Aperture Help*)

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