History Of ADT And ASI

1. What does ADT stand for?

American Service Team

All Day Savers

Any Day Too

American District Telegraph

Associate Development Team

In 1874, 57 diverse "district" telegraph delivery companies merged to create the new American District Telegraph Company — the forerunner of today's ADT.

Explanation

In 1874, 57 diverse "district" telegraph delivery companies merged to create the new American District Telegraph Company — the forerunner of today's ADT.

2. In 1998 what company took over ADT?

Tyco International Ltd.

MCI

America Online

Westco

Harper Inc.

In early 1998, ADT, Ltd. was acquired by Tyco International Ltd. Today, ADT has residential and commercial coverage in about 230 major U.S. markets.

Explanation

In early 1998, ADT, Ltd. was acquired by Tyco International Ltd. Today, ADT has residential and commercial coverage in about 230 major U.S. markets.

3. What year was ADT founded?

1901

1874

1800

1995

1776

In 1874, 57 diverse "district" telegraph delivery companies merged to create the new American District Telegraph Company — the forerunner of today's ADT.

Explanation

In 1874, 57 diverse "district" telegraph delivery companies merged to create the new American District Telegraph Company — the forerunner of today's ADT.

4. How many people does ASI employ?

50

80

150

200

250 Plus

5. What two brothers founded ASI?

The Wright Brothers

Curtiss and Jeff Weinstein

Bartles and James

Allen and Allen

Rick and Randy Smith

6. What is ASI ranked in terms of Nationally Ranked Dealers?

1

2

3

4

5

7. What year was ASI founded?

2001

2000

1997

2008

1994

Absolute Security Inc., was founded in 1997.

Explanation

Absolute Security Inc., was founded in 1997.

8. What company took control of ADT in 1909?

AT&T

General Electric

Brinks

GM

Proctor & Gamble

In 1909, Western Union (and ADT) came under the control of AT&T, whose company policies and organization changed the ADT organization. In 1910, AT&T President Theodore N. Vail took the reins at AT&T, and as a result, ADT concentrated fully on the signal business.

Explanation

In 1909, Western Union (and ADT) came under the control of AT&T, whose company policies and organization changed the ADT organization. In 1910, AT&T President Theodore N. Vail took the reins at AT&T, and as a result, ADT concentrated fully on the signal business.

9. What year did ADT become a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange?

1995

1972

1980

1969

1899

As ADT began to turn its attention toward the international market, it became a publicly owned company in 1969 and its stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Explanation

As ADT began to turn its attention toward the international market, it became a publicly owned company in 1969 and its stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.