What is meant by topology? 

What is meant by topology? Name some popular topologies.

Topology is the arrangement by which computers are connected with each other, either physically or logically.

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The popular topologies are:-

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(a) Bus or Linear Topology

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(b) Ring Topology

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(c) Star Topology

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(d) Tree Topology

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