Weekly Microsoft Quiz — Week 13, 2026
Windows, Office, Xbox, and Microsoft history weekly. Ten questions, instant scoring, and a written answer key with explanations below.
The weekly microsoft quiz for week 13, 2026 is a free 10-question multiple-choice quiz covering Windows, Office, Xbox. Play it interactively on this page or read the full answer key below — no sign-up needed.
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About this week's edition
Few companies have shaped everyday computing like Microsoft. This weekly round covers the full sweep: Windows and Office, Azure and Xbox, the company's founding story, and the products that defined each era of the PC.
The questions suit both IT professionals and everyday users. Knowing keyboard shortcuts scores points alongside knowing acquisition history.
Retired products get their due. Clippy, Zune, Windows Phone, and Encarta all make appearances, because a company's misses tell its story as well as its hits.
How to play
- Read each question and tap one of the four options.
- The correct answer is highlighted immediately, with a one-line explanation.
- Your running score appears in the bar above the questions.
- Answer all ten to see your final result and verdict.
Scoring guide
| Score | Verdict |
|---|---|
| 9–10 | Expert — you could set next week's questions. |
| 7–8 | Strong — comfortably above the typical player. |
| 5–6 | Average — the most common band for this round. |
| 0–4 | Warm-up — read the explanations and replay. |
Answer key — Microsoft quiz, 2026 · WK 13
Prefer to read rather than play? Open each question below to reveal the answer and the reasoning.
Q1. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
Mercury melts at about −39°C, making it the only metal that is liquid under ordinary room conditions.
Q2. The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
Scotland
Scotland adopted the unicorn — a medieval symbol of purity and power — as its national animal.
Q3. Who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975?
Paul Allen
Childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in Albuquerque to sell BASIC for the Altair 8800.
Q4. Microsoft's gaming console line is called what?
Xbox
The original Xbox launched in 2001; the brand now spans consoles, Game Pass, and major studio acquisitions.
Q5. What was Clippy?
The animated Office assistant paperclip
Clippit — 'Clippy' — assisted Office users from 1997 until retirement in the 2000s, becoming an affectionate meme.
Q6. Which planet rains diamonds, according to models?
Neptune (and Uranus)
Extreme pressure inside the ice giants likely compresses carbon into diamond 'rain' — supported by lab experiments.
Q7. What is Microsoft's cloud computing platform called?
Azure
Azure, launched in 2010, is Microsoft's cloud platform and one of its largest businesses today.
Q8. Which keyboard shortcut copies selected text in Windows?
Ctrl+C
Ctrl+C copies, Ctrl+X cuts, Ctrl+V pastes, and Ctrl+Z undoes — the four shortcuts everyone should know.
Q9. How many bones does an adult human body typically have?
206
Babies are born with around 300 bones, many of which fuse; adults typically end up with 206.
Q10. Who became Microsoft's CEO in 2014?
Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella, previously head of the cloud division, became CEO in February 2014 and pivoted the company to cloud and AI.
FAQs — Microsoft, 2026 · WK 13
Can I see the answers for the week 13, 2026 Microsoft quiz without playing?
Yes. Scroll to the printed answer key below the interactive quiz — each answer is listed with a short explanation of why it is correct.
Can I replay the week 13, 2026 edition?
Reload the page and the quiz resets. Because scores are never stored, replaying is always a clean slate.
Is there a harder version of this quiz?
Yes — the Weekly Challenge Quiz collects the toughest questions across all categories into one expert round each week.
How were the questions for week 13, 2026 chosen?
Questions rotate through a fact-checked bank on a weekly schedule, so no two consecutive weeks repeat the same set in the same order.
Can I use the Weekly Microsoft Quiz in a classroom or pub quiz?
Absolutely. Teachers and quizmasters are welcome to project or read the questions aloud. The explanations double as answer-reading material.
Do I need to sign up or share my email?
No. There are no accounts, no pop-ups asking for your email, and no paywall — just the quiz.
How long does the week 13, 2026 Microsoft quiz take?
Most players finish in three to five minutes. There is no timer, so you can take as long as you like.
Is the Weekly Microsoft Quiz free to play?
Yes — every quiz on this site is free, requires no account, and stores no personal data. Your score is calculated in your browser and never leaves it.
How is this different from last week's Microsoft quiz?
The question selection, option order, and mixed-in bonus questions all rotate weekly, so the week 13, 2026 edition is a distinct set from the week before.
Does the Microsoft quiz work on mobile?
Yes — the quiz is a lightweight static page that works on any modern phone browser, with large tap targets and no app required.
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