What does the ETA do with a blank token once it requests a CRI from an RA or LRA?

The process described in the question pertains to the responsibilities of an Enrollment Trusted Agent (ETA) in relation to a blank token and a Certificate Request Initiation (CRI). When the ETA requests a CRI from a Registration Authority (RA) or a Local Registration Authority (LRA), it indicates that the token is to be populated with the necessary cryptographic credentials of the user.

Once the ETA receives approval and requests processing, the correct course of action involves downloading the relevant information into the blank token. This includes the user’s digital certificate and other associated information necessary for validating the user's identity within the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Beyond just loading the information, the process also generally involves resetting the user’s Personal Identification Number (PIN) to ensure security and control over the token’s use.

This action ensures that the token is prepared for secure usage and is aligned with PKI policies. Therefore, the option selected correctly outlines the appropriate procedure that the ETA follows after obtaining the CRI, encapsulating the dual responsibility of issuing the token and ensuring that it is secure through the PIN reset.