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Create a common gateway interface script

Create a common gateway interface script

Unit of competency
National Code
ICANWK414A
State Code
D7948
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2011
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
04/11/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to define and produce common gateway interface (CGI) script and install that script on a server.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define specification for CGI script
  • 1.1 Determine the functionality of the CGI form
  • 1.2 Define the functionality of the CGI script
  • 1.3 Choose the appropriate language in which to write the CGI script
  • 1.4 Determine server requirements
2. Create CGI form and write script
  • 2.1 Produce a hypertext markup language (HTML) web document that uses the form elements required by the CGI script specification and includes the uniform resource locator (URL) for the CGI script
  • 2.2 Write the CGI script to function as required by the CGI script specification
3. Test CGI script
  • 3.1 Configure the server, if required, that will host the CGI script
  • 3.2 Upload the CGI script to the server
  • 3.3 Run the CGI form and assess its output
  • 3.4 Reiterate until the specification for the CGI script is met
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Form may include:
hidden form tags
on or off flags
scrollable text box
selection lists
single selection buttons
submit and reset
text box.
Language for CGI may include:
AppleScript
C or C++
Perl
Python
shell script
Visual Basic.
Server requirements may include:
ability to FTP documents to a server
remote desktop
secure shell access
Telnet to a server or Telnet-only access on another server
VPN.
CGI script specifications may include:
CGI/1.1 specification
CGI/1.2 specification.
Server may include:
Apache HTTP server
BEA Weblogic servers
email servers
file and print servers
FTP servers
IBM VisualAge and WebSphere
iPlanet-Enterprise
Lotus Domino
Microsoft-Internet-Information-Server
NetDynamics
Netscape Enterprise Server, Netscape-FastTrack, Netscape-Commerce
proxy servers
Sun Microsystems iPlanet Web Server
Sun Microsystems Java Web Server.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
review the requirements
produce CGI forms and scripts to meet the requirements
upload scripts to a server
test the script, and rework until requirements is met.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
web servers
ebusiness website
FTP or file transfer client software
server access
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:
scripting language
security issues surrounding CGI
evaluation of candidate’s CGI form
review of candidate’s CGI script.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0048 ICAB4163B Create a common gateway interface script Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP68 ICTNWK414 Create a common gateway interface script Unit of competency