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QuestionA Linux server administrator wants to elevate their privileges. Which of the following commands makes elevating an account possible? (Select all that apply.)A.suB.passwdC.sudoD.chown

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QuestionA Linux server administrator wants to elevate their privileges. Which of the following commands makes elevating an account possible? (Select all that apply.)A.suB.passwdC.sudoD.chown

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The commands that a Linux server administrator can use to elevate their privileges are:

A. su C. sudo

Explanation:

A. 'su' command: This command is used to switch to another user account on the system, including the root user, which has full system privileges.

C. 'sudo' command: This command allows a permitted user to execute a command as the superuser or another user, as specified in the sudoers file.

B. 'passwd' command is used to change the user password, not to elevate privileges.

D. 'chown' command is used to change file owner and group, not to elevate privileges.

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