A Linux server needs to be accessed, but the root password is not available. Which of the following would BEST allow an administrator to regain access and set a new known password at the same time?

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• ABoot into a single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command.
• BBoot into a single-user mode and reset the password by editing the /etc/passwd file.
• CBoot into a single-user mode and reset the password by editing the /etc/shadow file.
• DBoot into a single-user mode and reset the password via the chage command.

• A
  89% (24)
• C
  7% (2)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

Boot into single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command. Summary of below link. 1. Boot to single user mode. 2. remote drive. 3. change password using passwd. https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-change-root-password-linux

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