Sir Edwin Nixon

Questions drawn from Sir Edwin Nixon's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.What was the nationality of Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon?

   • A.American
   • B.Britishcorrect
   • C.Scottish
   • D.Irish

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon was an eminent British business leader.

   Source: introductory paragraph

2. 2.How is Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon described in the provided text?

   • A.A research scientist
   • B.A local historian
   • C.An eminent British business leadercorrect
   • D.A political journalist

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon is described as an eminent British business leader.

   Source: introductory paragraph

3. 3.When was Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon born?

   • A.17 August 2008
   • B.21 June 1925correct
   • C.10 January 1930
   • D.15 May 1920

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon was born on 21 June 1925.

   Source: introductory paragraph

4. 4.What was the date of Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon's death?

   • A.12 December 2010
   • B.21 June 1925
   • C.15 September 2005
   • D.17 August 2008correct

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon died on 17 August 2008.

   Source: introductory paragraph

5. 5.Which institution did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon attend for his education in Leicester?

   • A.Oxford Academy
   • B.Alderman Newton's Schoolcorrect
   • C.Leicester University
   • D.Selwyn College

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon was educated at Alderman Newton's School in Leicester.

   Source: education section

6. 6.At which university did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon complete his higher education?

   • A.Hampshire Institute
   • B.Leicester University
   • C.Selwyn College, Cambridgecorrect
   • D.Alderman Newton's College

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon was educated at Selwyn College, Cambridge.

   Source: education section

7. 7.In what year did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon join IBM UK?

   • A.1955correct
   • B.1945
   • C.1975
   • D.1965

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon joined IBM UK in 1955.

   Source: career section

8. 8.Before joining IBM UK, at which company did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon work?

   • A.Amersham International
   • B.Dexioncorrect
   • C.Hampshire Corp
   • D.Leicester Business Group

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon had a spell at Dexion before joining IBM UK.

   Source: career section

9. 9.For how long did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon head IBM's operations in Britain?

   • A.Exactly 5 years
   • B.Over 10 years
   • C.Over 20 yearscorrect
   • D.Over 30 years

   Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon headed IBM's operations in Britain for over 20 years.

   Source: introductory paragraph

10. 10.What company did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon join as chairman in 1988?

    • A.Dexion
    • B.IBM UK
    • C.Amersham Internationalcorrect
    • D.Leicester Business Works

    Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon became chairman of Amersham International in 1988.

    Source: career section

11. 11.What public honor or role did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon hold in Hampshire?

    • A.Mayor of Hampshire
    • B.Governor of Hampshire
    • C.Deputy lieutenant of Hampshirecorrect
    • D.Sheriff of Hampshire

    Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon served as a deputy lieutenant of Hampshire.

    Source: biographical details section

12. 12.What was the final professional role mentioned for Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon in his career trajectory?

    • A.Chairman of Amersham Internationalcorrect
    • B.Deputy lieutenant
    • C.Managing director of IBM
    • D.Chief executive of Dexion

    Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon became chairman of Amersham International in 1988.

    Source: career section

13. 13.Which of the following roles did Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon hold at IBM UK?

    • A.Managing directorcorrect
    • B.Chief financial officer
    • C.Regional sales lead
    • D.Head of engineering

    Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon was successively managing director, chairman, and chief executive of IBM UK.

    Source: career section

14. 14.Where was Alderman Newton's School located?

    • A.Leicestercorrect
    • B.London
    • C.Cambridge
    • D.Hampshire

    Sir Edwin Ronald Nixon was educated at Alderman Newton's School, Leicester.

    Source: education section