# Task 4

## <mark style="color:purple;">Task 4</mark>

*What is the command we can use to send an ICMP echo request to test our connection to the target?*

### <mark style="color:purple;">Answer</mark>

ping

### <mark style="color:purple;">Explanation</mark>

The **ping** command sends a small packet of data (ICMP echo request) to a specified target (usually an IP address or domain) and waits for a reply. This helps determine if the target is reachable over the network and can also measure the round-trip time for the request.