VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
Exhibit
~ # esxcli system visorfs tpm2 list TPM 2.0 device not present.
Refer to the exhibit. An ESXi 7.0 host is being configured for vSphere Trust Authority. The administrator runs the command shown and gets the output. What does this indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the absence of a TPM with a misconfiguration or an incorrect command, when in fact the output clearly indicates the hardware requirement is not met, and vTA cannot be enabled without a physical TPM 2.0 chip.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The host does not have a TPM 2.0 chip, so vSphere Trust Authority cannot be used.
The output shows 'No TPM device found', which indicates that the ESXi 7.0 host does not have a TPM 2.0 chip installed or it is not detected by the system. vSphere Trust Authority (vTA) requires a TPM 2.0 chip on each ESXi host to establish hardware-based attestation and secure the trusted infrastructure. Without a TPM 2.0, the host cannot participate in vTA, making option C correct.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The TPM 2.0 device is present but not accessible.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The output explicitly says 'not present'.
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The command is incorrect; the correct command is 'esxcli system visorfs tpm list'.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The command is correct for ESXi 7.0.
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The host does not have a TPM 2.0 chip, so vSphere Trust Authority cannot be used.
Why this is correct
Correct: TPM 2.0 is required.
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The host has a TPM 2.0 chip but it is not supported by ESXi.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The output says 'not present', not unsupported.
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