A hardened physical Linux system allows regular, unprivileged users to remotely connect to the server using SSH only. No sudo tool has been installed. Which of the following should the Linux administrator use to perform administrative tasks on this host? (Select two).
Correct Answer: B,D
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B: Logging into the server's physical console provides direct root access.
D: The su command allows switching to the root user if the password is known.
Why Other Options are Incorrect:
A: Passwordless SSH login does not provide administrative access.
C: Telnet is insecure and typically disabled on hardened systems.
E: Installing sudo requires administrative privileges.
F: Adding a user to the wheel group requires administrative privileges.
Reference:
CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide: User and Group Management
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