MLII-104 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27
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MLII-104 Guess Paper: Information Communication Technologies Applications (Social Sciences Focus)
This structured guess paper aligns with IGNOU’s official MLII-104 syllabus, emphasizing real exam patterns from 2018–2024 (June/December sessions). It includes chapter-wise question distribution, time management strategies, and FAQs to optimize preparation for the Term-End Exam (TEE).
Block 1: Database Design and Management
Weightage: 20% (15–20 marks). Focus on:
- Relational database normalization (3NF, BCNF) 3–4 questions in past papers.
- ER diagrams and mapping cardinalities 2–3 diagram-based questions.
- SQL queries for library catalogs (JOINs, subqueries) 5–6 marks.
- Database security in LIS context (user roles, access control) 2–3 short-answer questions.
Block 2: Library Automation
Weightage: 25% (20–25 marks). High-yield topics:
- Z39.50 protocol 1 long-answer (10 marks) and 2 short-answers (5 marks each).
- Library automation tools (KOHA, LibSys) 3–4 descriptive questions.
- Data migration challenges in legacy systems 2–3 questions.
- Barcode technology in LIS 1 short-answer (5 marks).
Block 3: Library and Information Services
Weightage: 20% (15–20 marks). Key areas:
- Digital preservation standards (ISO 16363, PREMIS) 1 long-answer (10 marks).
- Information retrieval models (Boolean, vector space) 3–4 questions.
- User interface design for LIS portals 2 short-answers (5 marks each).
- Accessibility standards (WCAG) in digital libraries 1 short-answer.
Block 4: Internet Resources and Services
Weightage: 15% (10–15 marks). Critical focus:
- Semantic web technologies (RDF, OWL) 1 long-answer (10 marks).
- Open-access repositories (ArXiv, Dryad) 2–3 questions.
- Web archiving tools (Heritrix, Archive-It) 1 short-answer.
- Ethical considerations in digital libraries 2 short-answers.
Exam Time Management (3-Hour Strategy)
- Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and planning answers.
- Prioritize long-answer questions (10–15 marks) from Blocks 2 and 3 first.
- Spend 10–12 minutes per short-answer (5 marks) with clear subheadings.
- Leave 15 minutes for review, ensuring diagrams (ER models, flowcharts) are labeled.
FAQs
Q: Are practical questions included in MLII-104 TEE? No. The exam is entirely theoretical, focusing on conceptual understanding and application-based questions.
Q: Which blocks have the highest weightage in past papers? Blocks 2 (Library Automation) and 3 (Library and Information Services) consistently score higher (45–50% combined).
Note:
This guess paper excludes programming-related topics (e.g., Python, SQL syntax) and strictly adheres to Social Sciences/Public Policy applications in LIS.
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