Exam SK0-005 Topic 1 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SK0-005 exam
Question #: 75
Topic #: 1
A technician is attempting to log in to a Linux server as root but cannot remember the administrator password.
Which of the following is the LEAST destructive method of resetting the administrator password?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

Explanation
This is the least destructive method of resetting the administrator password because it does not require modifying any files or reinstalling the OS. It only requires changing the boot parameters temporarily and running a command to change the password.References:https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Reset_lost_root_password#Using_GRUB

by Athena at Oct 05, 2025, 05:50 AM

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