Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

It could have been: Calex, Elcal, Calecom, Elcom, Calcomp, Digicom, Tronicom, Comptek, Computek, Esscotek or Ectek. But what name was finally chosen for this startup?

  1. Dell

  2. Apple

  3. Intel

  4. Mcrosoft

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Intel was founded as 'Integrated Electronics' and the name was derived from combining 'Int'egrated and 'El'ectronics. While founders considered various tech-sounding names like Calcomp, Digicom, and others during the naming process, they ultimately chose 'Intel' for its simplicity and clever wordplay.