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? 

Answer options:

A. Boot into single-user mode and reset the password via the passwd command.
B. Boot into single-user mode and reset the password by editing the /etc/passwd file.
C. Boot into single-user mode and reset the password by editing the /etc/shadow file.
D. Boot into single-user mode and reset the password via the chage command.

A

Reference: https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-change-root-password-linux