This is a question with answer options. Goal: How to Fix a Running Toilet

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

Choices:
(1). Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the pump to the toilet. Fill the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.;
(2). Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet. Flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.;...I think the answer is
(2).