IGNOU MLII 104 (Information Communication Technologies: Applications): Assignment, Question Papers and Study Blocks
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MLII 104, "Information Communication Technologies: Applications," is a compulsory 4-credit course in the IGNOU Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programme. Learners study this course through four eGyanKosh blocks and are assessed via a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) and a term-end examination (TEE).
MLII 104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications at a glance
| Detail | MLII 104 |
|---|---|
| Course code | MLII 104 |
| Course title | Information Communication Technologies: Applications |
| Credits | 4 |
| Study hours | 120 hours |
| Course type | Compulsory |
| Programme (term) | MLIS |
| Programme medium | English. (Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also) |
| Study blocks | 4 blocks on eGyanKosh |
| Term-end exams | June and December |
| Assignment code | AST/TMA/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027 |
| Assignment last date | July 2026 Session: 31 March 2027; January 2027 Session: 30 September 2027 |
| Term-end exam | 3 Hours, 100 marks (June 2026 paper) |
MLII 104 subject name and where it sits in IGNOU MLIS
MLII 104, titled Information Communication Technologies: Applications, is a compulsory 4-credit course within the IGNOU Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programme. This course requires 120 hours of learner study, as each IGNOU credit equals 30 hours of study. Students can write assignments and the Term-End Examination (TEE) in Hindi, even though the programme medium is English.
MLII 104 is part of the MLIS programme, which is offered through the School of Social Sciences (SOSS). Other courses studied alongside MLII 104 in the same term include MLI 101 Information, Communication and Society (4 credits), MLII 101 Information Sources, Systems and Services (4 credits), and MLI 102 Management of Library and Information Centres (4 credits). The term also includes MLII 102 Information Processing and Retrieval (4 credits), MLII 103 Fundamentals of Information Communication Technologies (4 credits), MLIP 2 Project (4 credits), MLII 105 Internship (4 credits), and MLIE 101 Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials (4 credits).
The whole programme: IGNOU MLIS syllabus.
MLII 104 syllabus: the 4 study blocks on eGyanKosh
MLII 104 study material is available on eGyanKosh. The course, titled ‘MLII-104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications’, is a compulsory 4-credit course.
Block 1, ‘Database Design and Management’, establishes foundational concepts. Block 3, ‘Library and Information Services’, then expands on how these automated systems support various services.
The 4 blocks hold 16 units between them:
- Block 1: Database Design and Management
- Unit 1: Database: Concept and Components
- Unit 2: Data Structures, File Organisation and Physical Database Design
- Unit 3: Database Management Systems
- Unit 4: Database Searching
- Block 2: Library Automation
- Unit 5: Housekeeping Operations
- Unit 6: Software Packages: Features
- Unit 7: Digitization: Concept, Need, Methods and Equipment
- Block 3: Library and Information Services
- Unit 8: Alerting Services
- Unit 9: Bibliographic Fulltext Services
- Unit 10: Document Delivery Services
- Unit 11: Reference Services
- Block 4: Internet Resources and Services
- Unit 12: Basics of Internet
- Unit 13: Search Engines
- Unit 14: Internet Services
- Unit 15: Internet Information Resources
- Unit 16: Evaluation of Internet Resources
Getting the printed books and e-books: IGNOU study material.
MLII 104 assignment: download, submission and marks
Learners must write their own responses for the MLII 104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications assignment. Assignments are compulsory; responses must be written before taking the Term-End Examination (July 2026).
Assignments for the current session are put on the website for download (July 2026). Tutor Marked Assignments go to the Coordinator of the learner’s Learner Support Centre (July 2026). A failed assignment must be re-submitted; once passed, it cannot be re-submitted to improve the grade. The programme medium is English, but students can write assignments and the TEE in Hindi.
MLII 104 assignment questions: July 2026 and January 2027 sessions
Assignment AST/TMA/ Jul.2026-Jan.2027 has 5 questions. Together they carry 50 marks. The instruction on the file: “Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.”
| Q. | Question | Marks | Unit to read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1 What do you understand by Data Base Management System (DBMS)? Describe its different generations. OR 1.2 What is a distributed database? Discuss its architecture and advantages over a centralised database | 10 | Unit 3: Database Management Systems Block 1: Database Design and Management |
| 2 | 2.1 Discuss the system requirement and functional requirement of a computerised library management system OR 2.2 Define digitisation and explain its need. Discuss the steps involved in its planning and implementation | 10 | Unit 6: Software Packages: Features Block 2: Library Automation |
| 3 | 3.1 What are the basic requirements of a computerised cataloguing module? Enumerate and describe the basic jobs involved in it. OR 3.2 Describe how protocols and standards allow computers to exchange data across the Internet | 10 | Unit 5: Housekeeping Operations Block 2: Library Automation |
| 4 | 4.1 What do you understand by Internet Security? Enumerate the mechanisms used in this regard. Explain any two. OR 4.2 Differentiate between the different types of search engines. Explain how would you evaluate a search engine | 10 | Unit 13: Search Engines Block 4: Internet Resources and Services |
| 5 | Write short notes on any two of the following
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10 | – |
Questions as printed in IGNOU’s file: MLII 104 assignment PDF. Check the Assignments page before you write, since IGNOU replaces the file each year.
Assignment rules that apply to every IGNOU course: front page format, paper and margin rules, binding and envelope and checking assignment status.
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MLII 104 question papers and the term-end exam
IGNOU publishes previous MLII 104 question papers on its Previous Question Papers page. These papers are arranged by programme and course. The university conducts term-end examinations twice a year, in June and December.
The term-end examination for MLII 104 is held at examination centres across the country and abroad. There are two daily exam sessions: 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM (December 2026 TEE). The examination fee is Rs. 200 per theory course (December 2026 TEE). Learners may write the exam in Hindi even if they registered in the English medium (December 2026 TEE). Only term-end theory exams can be re-evaluated; projects, practicals, workshops, assignments, or seminars are not eligible for re-evaluation.
MLII 104 previous year question papers
The last 6 term-end papers on IGNOU’s question paper site:
| Exam | Questions on the paper | Official file |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5 | Question paper PDF |
| December 2025 | 5 | Question paper PDF |
| June 2025 | 5 | Question paper PDF |
| June 2024 | 5 | Question paper PDF |
| December 2023 | 5 | Question paper PDF |
| June 2023 | 5 | Question paper PDF |
MLII 104 exam pattern
The June 2026 paper runs 3 hours and carries 100 marks. The instruction at the top reads: “Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant question number before writing the answer.”
MLII 104 topics asked in more than one exam
Read across the 6 papers, these subjects came back:
| Topic | Asked in | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Concept need and steps in digitization process | June 2026, June 2025, June 2024, June 2023 | Unit 5: Housekeeping Operations |
| Internet based library services and applications | December 2025, June 2025, December 2023, June 2023 | Unit 13: Search Engines |
| Document delivery services and copyright issues | June 2025, June 2024, December 2023, June 2023 | Unit 8: Alerting Services |
| Computerized circulation subsystem functions and activities | June 2026, June 2025, June 2024 | Unit 5: Housekeeping Operations |
| Bibliographic fulltext services and sources | June 2026, June 2025, June 2024 | Unit 8: Alerting Services |
| Digital reference services and modes of delivery | June 2026, June 2024, December 2023 | Unit 11: Reference Services |
| Current awareness services types and evaluation | December 2025, June 2025, December 2023 | Unit 8: Alerting Services |
| Optical Character Recognition technology and working | December 2025, June 2025, June 2023 | – |
| Artificial intelligence and expert systems | June 2025, December 2023, June 2023 | – |
| Components and operational features of SDI service | June 2026, June 2025 | Unit 8: Alerting Services |
| Internet standards and protocols | June 2026, June 2023 | Unit 12: Basics of Internet |
| Subject gateways in internet resources | June 2026, June 2023 | – |
How the questions in these papers spread over the blocks (18 of 30 questions match a unit):
| Block | Questions |
|---|---|
| Block 1: Database Design and Management | 5 |
| Block 2: Library Automation | 6 |
| Block 3: Library and Information Services | 4 |
| Block 4: Internet Resources and Services | 3 |
For the exam itself: previous year question papers by programme, the exam form, the date sheet and results and grade card.
Official IGNOU links for MLII 104
- eGyanKosh: MLII-104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications
- IGNOU previous term-end question papers
- IGNOU assignments page
Common IGNOU Questions
Does MLII 104 have a practical component?
The MLIS programme includes other courses with practical components, such as MLIP 2 Project and MLII 105 Internship, each carrying 4 credits.
Where can I find the study material for MLII 104?
The study material for MLII 104 is available on eGyanKosh, IGNOU's digital repository. It is organised into four blocks: Database Design and Management, Library Automation, Library and Information Services, and Internet Resources and Services.
How many credits is MLII 104?
MLII 104 Information Communication Technologies: Applications is a 4-credit course. This means it requires 120 hours of learner study, as one IGNOU credit equals 30 hours of study.
Where can I download previous question papers for MLII 104?
Previous term-end examination question papers for MLII 104 are available on IGNOU's Previous Question Papers page. They are arranged by programme and course for easy access.
Is it compulsory to submit assignments for MLII 104?
Yes, assignments are compulsory for MLII 104. You must submit your assignment responses to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre before you can take the Term-End Examination.
Can I write the MLII 104 exam in Hindi?
Yes, you may write the MLII 104 Term-End Examination in Hindi, even if you are registered for the English medium programme. This rule applies to all courses except language programmes.
What is the examination fee for MLII 104?
The examination fee for MLII 104 is Rs. 200 per theory course for the December 2026 Term-End Examination. This fee must be paid for each theory course you wish to appear for.