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CCOA Technology Essentials Practice Question

Which TWO of the following are essential components of a secure network design for a segmented corporate network?

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

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

VLANs provide logical isolation, and Firewalls provide traffic control between those segments.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Shared administrative credentials

    Why it's wrong here

    This is a major security vulnerability.

  • Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

    Why this is correct

    VLANs divide the network into logical segments.

  • Hubs to connect all devices

    Why it's wrong here

    Hubs are insecure as they broadcast traffic to all ports.

  • Firewalls between segments

    Why this is correct

    Firewalls enforce access control between segments.

  • Disabling all internal logging

    Why it's wrong here

    Logging is critical for security monitoring.

Visual reference

Switch VLAN 10 Sales (192.168.10.0/24) PC-A PC-B VLAN 20 HR (192.168.20.0/24) PC-C PC-D Router VLANs isolate traffic — inter-VLAN routing requires a Layer 3 device

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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint

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