CCOA Technology Essentials Practice Question
You are hardening a virtual machine's security. Which action is the most effective way to prevent VM escape attacks?
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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Keep hypervisor and guest tools updated.
Keeping the hypervisor and guest tools updated is the primary defense against vulnerabilities that allow a VM to compromise the host.
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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Run the VM as a local administrator.
Why it's wrong here
This increases the impact if the VM is compromised.
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Keep hypervisor and guest tools updated.
Why this is correct
Most escape attacks exploit known vulnerabilities in these components.
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Disable the disk.
Why it's wrong here
This prevents the OS from booting.
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Remove the network adapter.
Why it's wrong here
Removing networking prevents all communication, making the VM useless.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ISACA exam blueprint
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