IMac bocked on start up. Password forgotten. Command-option-p-r not working

iMac bocked on start up. Password forgotten. Command-option-p-r not working

"Bocked"? Is that a word?
The key combination you mention is for resetting parameter RAM or PRAM. Nothing really to do with passwords.
At what stage is it asking for a password?

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