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
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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.
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Shared administrative credentials
Why it's wrong here
This is a major security vulnerability.
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Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
Why this is correct
VLANs divide the network into logical segments.
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Hubs to connect all devices
Why it's wrong here
Hubs are insecure as they broadcast traffic to all ports.
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Firewalls between segments
Why this is correct
Firewalls enforce access control between segments.
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Disabling all internal logging
Why it's wrong here
Logging is critical for security monitoring.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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