History Of Adt And Asi
This is a quiz that address the history of ADT and ASI.
- 1.
What year was ADT founded?
- A.
1901
- B.
1874
- C.
1800
- D.
1995
- E.
1776
Correct Answer
B. 1874Explanation
In 1874, 57 diverse "district" telegraph delivery companies merged to create the new American District Telegraph Company — the forerunner of today's ADT.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does ADT stand for?
- A.
American Service Team
- B.
All Day Savers
- C.
Any Day Too
- D.
American District Telegraph
- E.
Associate Development Team
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D. American District TelegraphExplanation
In 1874, 57 diverse "district" telegraph delivery companies merged to create the new American District Telegraph Company — the forerunner of today's ADT.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What company took control of ADT in 1909?
- A.
AT&T
- B.
General Electric
- C.
Brinks
- D.
GM
- E.
Proctor & Gamble
Correct Answer
A. AT&TExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What year did ADT become a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange?
- A.
1995
- B.
1972
- C.
1980
- D.
1969
- E.
1899
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D. 1969Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In 1998 what company took over ADT?
- A.
Tyco International Ltd.
- B.
MCI
- C.
America Online
- D.
Westco
- E.
Harper Inc.
Correct Answer
A. Tyco International Ltd.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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What year was ASI founded?
- A.
2001
- B.
2000
- C.
1997
- D.
2008
- E.
1994
Correct Answer
C. 1997Explanation
Absolute Security Inc., was founded in 1997.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What two brothers founded ASI?
- A.
The Wright Brothers
- B.
Curtiss and Jeff Weinstein
- C.
Bartles and James
- D.
Allen and Allen
- E.
Rick and Randy Smith
Correct Answer
B. Curtiss and Jeff Weinstein -
- 8.
What is ASI ranked in terms of Nationally Ranked Dealers?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
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- 9.
How many people does ASI employ?
- A.
50
- B.
80
- C.
150
- D.
200
- E.
250 Plus
Correct Answer
E. 250 Plus -
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