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A spring-to-spring engagement of a kick-out spring and a secondary spring is disposed intermediate a structure supporting an electrical connector and an insertable and latchable electronic module or the like to enhance the disconnection and ejection of the module from the connector to which the modu

A spring-to-spring engagement of a kick-out spring and a secondary spring is disposed intermediate a structure supporting an electrical connector and an insertable and latchable electronic module or the like to enhance the disconnection and ejection of the module from the connector to which the module is connected. The spring-to-spring engagement insures both that adequate spring force is stored upon insertion and connection of the module and that disconnection and ejection forces are applied to the module. The forces are applied over a sufficient distance to fully displace the module from its latched position to its position of disconnection from the connectors and still provide spring force travel of the module to eject at least partially the module from the receiver or port into which the module was inserted and connected. A side benefit of the arrangement is that a high force is exerted on the module once it is unlatched for removal, and this high force will displace the module adequately to insure that the latch of the module does not relatch and to prevent removal of the module.

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A spring-to-spring engagement of a kick-out spring and a secondary spring is disposed intermediate a structure supporting an electrical connector and an insertable and latchable electronic module or the like to enhance the disconnection and ejection of the module from the connector to which the modu

A spring-to-spring engagement of a kick-out spring and a secondary spring is disposed intermediate a structure supporting an electrical connector and an insertable and latchable electronic module or the like to enhance the disconnection and ejection of the module from the connector to which the module is connected. The spring-to-spring engagement insures both that adequate spring force is stored upon insertion and connection of the module and that disconnection and ejection forces are applied to the module. The forces are applied over a sufficient distance to fully displace the module from its latched position to its position of disconnection from the connectors and still provide spring force travel of the module to eject at least partially the module from the receiver or port into which the module was inserted and connected. A side benefit of the arrangement is that a high force is exerted on the module once it is unlatched for removal, and this high force will displace the module adequately to insure that the latch of the module does not relatch and to prevent removal of the module. function for retrieving the practice test based on the ID reference from the server. 6. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the server further comprises: an ID receiving function for receiving an ID reference from the client; a storage function for storing the practice test based on the ID reference pursuant a storage request from the client; and a test retrieval function for retrieving the practice test based on the ID reference pursuant to a retrieval request from the client. 7. A computer readable medium, having stored thereon, computer executable process steps operative to control a computer to providing practice test services, the process steps comprising: receiving, from a consumer, a first request to take an on-line practice test for a desired standardized test; providing the consumer, via a remote connection, with the on-line practice test; receiving, from the consumer, a set of answers for the on-line practice test; calculating a score for the consumer on the practice test; recommending an appropriate study aid to the consumer based upon the score; receiving, from the consumer, a second request to purchase the recommended study aid; and selling the recommended study aid to the consumer. 8. A computer readable medium, having stored thereon, computer executable process steps operative to control a computer to create a database of practice test information, the process steps comprising: generating a first set of test questions relating to a first skill or content area, and storing said first set of test questions in a database; associating, in the database, a first study aid product with said first set of test questions, said first study aid product being related to said first skill or content area; generating a second set of test questions relating to a second skill or content area, and storing said second set of test questions in the database; associating, in the database, a second study aid product with said second set of test questions, said second study aid product being related to said second skill or content area; assembling a practice test, the practice test including at least a portion of one of the first and second sets of question, the practice test being stored in the database; and associating, in the database, a cut-off score for the practice test. 9. A method for creating a database of practice test information for providing on-line practice test services and for cross-selling of products, the method comprising the steps of: generating a first set of test questions relating to a first skill or content area, and storing said first set of test questions in a database; associating, in the database, a first study aid product with said first set of test questions, said first study aid product being related to said first skill or content area; generating a second set of test questions relating to a second skill or content area, and storing said second set of test questions in the database; associating, in the database, a second study aid product with said second set of test questions, said second study aid product being related to said second skill or content area; assembling a practice test, the practice test including at least a portion of one of the first and second sets of question, the practice test being stored in the database; and associating, in the database, a cut-off score for the practice test. 10. A method for providing on-line practice test services and for cross-selling of products, comprising: receiving, from a consumer, a first request to take an on-line practice test for a desired standardized test; providing the consumer, via a remote connection, with the on-line practice test; receiving, from the consumer, a set of answers for the on-line practice test; calculating a score for the consumer on the practice test; recommending an appropriate study aid to the consumer based upon the score; receiving, from the consumer, a second request to purchase