Python CGI (Common Gateway Interface) programming allows web servers to run Python scripts for generating dynamic web content. It’s a foundational technique used to build interactive web apps before modern frameworks like Django or Flask.
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What does CGI stand for in Python web programming?
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Which Python module is used for CGI scripting?
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What file extension is commonly used for CGI Python scripts?
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What is the role of print(“Content-type: text/html\n”) in a CGI script?
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Where are CGI scripts typically stored in a web server?
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What function is used to get form data from a CGI request?
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Which HTTP method is commonly used in CGI for submitting form data?
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What does form.getvalue(‘username’) do?
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What HTTP header must be printed before sending any HTML content in CGI?
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What will happen if you forget the Content-type header in CGI?
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Which HTTP method appends data to the URL?
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What type of output does a CGI Python script generate?
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Which of the following is NOT a valid CGI HTTP header?
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What permission must a CGI script have to be executed by the server?
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Which of the following is a limitation of CGI scripting?
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Python CGI programming helps generate dynamic web pages using scripts executed by the server. This quiz tested your knowledge of cgi module, headers, form data, HTTP methods, and deployment practices for building legacy or lightweight web apps in Python.
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