What are the functions that can be performed using CGI program?

What are the functions that can be performed using CGI program?

- CGI program performs many functions and these are as follows:

- It outputs the program in a simple document like plain text or HTML format.

- It displays the document on the web with the help of a browser according to the request taken up from the client.

- It returns the graphics and data when asked to display it on the front using browser.

- It informs the browser regarding the caching of the virtual document.

- It provides special HTTP status codes and allows the server to send the existing document by the use of the browser.