Answer :
Final answer:
The feature that supports preparing a device for encryption by ensuring it boots with trusted software is Secure Boot. Therefore, the correct option is a) Secure Boot.
Explanation:
The option that supports preparing a device for encryption is Secure Boot. Secure Boot is a security standard developed by members of the PC industry to ensure that a device boots using only software that is trusted by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). When the PC starts, the firmware checks the signature of each piece of boot software, including UEFI firmware drivers (also known as Option ROMs), EFI applications, and the operating system. If the signatures are valid, the PC boots, and the firmware gives control to the operating system.
