The ____ is essentially a chip on the motherboard of the computer that provides cryptographic services.
A) TPM
B) SCM
C) reference monitor
D) ODS

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TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, which is a chip on the motherboard of the computer that provides cryptographic services such as secure boot, disk encryption, and key generation. SCM (Smart Card Manager) is a software component, not a chip on the motherboard. Reference Monitor and ODS (Operating System Security) are security concepts and not specific components on a motherboard.

The ____ Is Essentially a Chip on the Motherboard of the Computer