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QA Real-Time Project on Banking domain by iiTWorkforce

Banking systems are probably the most composite of the IT systems we have. They encompass a whole range of banking services like – bank accounts, credit cards, debit cards, loans, stocks, transfers, international transactions, funds, payroll, payments, etc. The core business model has evolved so much that  there are already “Online/internet only” banks. A few aspects of banking systems are: Customer relationship management Billing and general computation accuracy Statutory or state/country law imposed restrictions Security …and many more. With this vertical focusing increasingly more on empowering the customer in terms of personal financial management, we are bound to see lot of scope for change. That is why iiT Workforce is dedicated to providing software and IT training to prepare you for the continually changing banking industry. iiT WorkForce Banking Project: Our Banking Project is a “Mortgage Application” is a web based application which caters to the needs of custom...

What are the Difference between ACT / SAT

Comparison between ACT and SAT with top differences to help you make the right choice. At some point during the high school days, when students are thinking of college. The common question that comes to mind is; “What standardized test to take?” A simple glimpse at the ACT and SAT Tests makes you think that they are the same. After all, both exams are nationally recognized tests and accepted by all colleges and universities in the US. This means that different students can apply for the same school, even if they write either of the exams. Furthermore, both the ACT and SAT started many decades ago. Hence tailored their test to cover crucial areas (like problem-solving and reading comprehension) that are necessary for a student’s success in college. Other similarities between both of them due to the 2016 review of SAT are: • Their sections are alike and prearrange (reading, math, etc.). • There is no penalty for wrong answers. • There is an essay section which is not compul...

Applying to college? Here’s what you need to know | keenmindsacademy|

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So you’ve entered your senior year of high school and you’re ready to start applying to colleges. But, you don’t know where to start. Where should I apply? How do I apply? Will I even like that college? Here are some tips to help you pick out colleges, apply for college and pick your courses. College Visits Many schools offer free college visits during your junior or senior year of high school. Take advantage of this. You can get into a university you may want to attend for a day, you’ll get a tour of the school and most likely there will be free food! When you go to visit a potential college, here are some things to look for while you’re there. Make note of the campus environment Is the campus too small or too big for you? Is the city where the college is located too big or too small? How does the campus look? These can all be important questions to think about. Some students may want to move to a bigger town and a big college, but some may want to go to a smaller college ...

The Transition — From High School to College | keen Minds Academy|

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From High School to College: How to Transition into College Life The transition from high school to college can be tough for most students. You’re going to a whole new place, school and town. You’ll meet new people, learn new skills and begin your journey as a young adult. Here’s some tips on how to survive your freshman year of college. Time management is key. In high school, most assignments are given to students and due within the next day or before the week is over. These types of assignments are intended for students to sit down and complete them as soon as possible. In college, classes are usually set up different. Professors will give students long-term assignments, that may be due in a few weeks from now. Other professors have assignments that are recurring, but due every other week or so. Every professor is different, but many give out long-term assignments. This is where time management becomes important. Many freshmen students put the assignment aside because they know...

Why Python Trending and Raising its Adoption

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Why Python Most Popular Language In today’s software world, “Python” is a common word for most software developers. If you are a user of Google, Facebook, Spotify or Netflix you should thank Python’s founder Guido van Rossum for creating such a robust, reliable and easily adoptable enterprise scale programming language, because all these big software giants use Python behind the scenes. What is Python? Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level, open-source, general-purpose programming language. It was conceived and developed by Guido van Rossum as a hobby project to keep him occupied during the week around Christmas. In 1991, Rossum released its code and the first formal version was released in 1994. The latest version of Python is 3.7 and it was released in June 2018. During its early years, Python was seen as a language for scripting and automation. It was easier to use when compared to Shell scripting but not as heavy as C or Java, so it became the ideal choice...

Why is taking the ACT or SAT so important?

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If you’re in high school, you’ve probably heard of the ACT or SAT. They’re important standardized tests that determine if you are ready for higher education or not. They test you on your reading comprehension, knowledge of writing and computational skills. You’ll then be compared to other high schoolers who’ve taken the test. So you’re in high school and you have probably heard of people talking about how they need a good score on the ACT or SAT. Why is that? Why are these standardized tests so important to high school juniors and seniors? Your ACT/SAT score is how colleges compare you to other high school students Since all schools require either the ACT or the SAT, college admissions offices use these tests to see how well you performed in high school versus other students. If you’re applying to a large university, you’re in competition with thousands of other students. What better way to set yourself apart from others than with a standardized test score? If your high sc...

A concise and crisp comparison between the two standardized tests: ACT vs SAT

COMPARISON BETWEEN SAT AND ACT: At some point during the high school days, when students are thinking of college. The common question that comes to mind is; "What standardized test to take?" A simple glimpse at the ACT and SAT makes you think that they are the same. After all, both exams are nationally recognized tests and accepted by all colleges and universities in the US. This means that different students can apply for the same school, even if they write either of the exams. Furthermore, both the ACT and SAT started many decades ago. Hence tailored their test to cover crucial areas (like problem-solving and reading comprehension) that are necessary for a student's success in college. Other similarities between both of them due to the 2016 review of SAT are: Their sections are alike and prearrange (reading, math, etc.). There is no penalty for wrong answers. There is an essay section which is not compulsory because it doesn't add to your final score They ...