E-commerce and Cyberspace

MSE-034 important topics

The eGyanKosh units IGNOU has examined most, from 3 past papers. Matched automatically from question wording.

1. Block 1, Unit 2: Payment Mechanism in Cyberspace ↗Asked almost every time: in 3 of 3 papers
2. Block 1, Unit 3: Consumer Protection in Cyberspace ↗Asked almost every time: in 3 of 3 papers
3. Block 1, Unit 4: Online Contracts ↗Asked almost every time: in 3 of 3 papers
4. Block 2, Unit 8: Domain Names ↗Asked almost every time: in 3 of 3 papers
5. Block 1, Unit 1: E-Commerce: Evolution, Meaning and Types ↗Asked almost every time: in 3 of 3 papers
6. Block 2, Unit 6: Liability of Internet Service Providers ↗Asked almost every time: in 3 of 3 papers
7. Block 2, Unit 5: Intellectual Property in Cyberspace ↗Asked often: in 2 of 3 papers
8. Block 2, Unit 7: P2P Networking ↗Asked often: in 2 of 3 papers

MSE-034 assignment

The latest MSE-034 assignment is valid for the July 2026 sessions. It carries 100 marks and 30% of your final grade. Due 31 Oct 2026 for the July 2026 session.

MSE-034 previous-year question papers

Official term-end exam papers for E-commerce and Cyberspace, published by IGNOU. Each one opens on IGNOU’s website.

• June 2024MSE-034 term-end exam, official PDF↗
• December 2023MSE-034 term-end exam, official PDF↗
• June 2023MSE-034 term-end exam, official PDF↗

Important E-commerce and Cyberspace questions

4 questions have come in more than one MSE-034 exam. They are listed first. The text is taken from IGNOU’s official papers, so open the paper for figures and exact wording.

1. June 2024 · Q1(a) · 5 marksAsked 2 times

   Explain the types of e-Commerce models with examples.

2. June 2023 · Q1(a) · 5 marksAsked 2 times

   Define the different types of e-commerce models.

3. June 2023 · Q1(c) · 5 marksAsked 2 times

   With respect to consumer protection in Cyberspace, explain e-computer support and service.

4. December 2023 · Q3(b) · 5 marksAsked 2 times

   Explain E-consumer support and service in the context of consumer protection in cyberspace.

5. June 2024 · Q1(b) · 5 marks

   Explain the concept of digital certificate in context of online payment mechanism with examples.

6. June 2024 · Q1(c) · 5 marks

   According to Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008 and as per latest regulations, what are the liability of Internet Service Providers (ISP)?

7. June 2024 · Q1(d) · 5 marks

   What are the rights included in the term ‘Copyright’?

8. June 2024 · Q2 · 10 marks

   What is the difference between Copyright, Trademark and Patents? Explain in legal and technical terms with examples.

9. June 2024 · Q3 · 10 marks

   What is domain name dispute s and cyber-squatting? What is the role of ICANN? Explain with examples.

10. June 2024 · Q4 · 10 marks

    What are the characteristics of online contract? Explain the challenges and issues related to the e-Contract.

11. June 2024 · Q5 · 10 marks

    What is the significant role of feedback forms in e-Consumer support and service? How is it helpful for management decision?

12. June 2023 · Q1(b) · 5 marks

    Explain Online Payments and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

E-commerce and Cyberspace study material

IGNOU publishes the full MSE-034 self-learning material free on eGyanKosh: every block and unit on e-commerce and intellectual property protection in cyberspace.