This page is for IT professionals getting ready for a Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 exam, such as SharePoint administrators, farm architects and developers. It has free practice sets grouped by topic, worked explanations for sample questions, a short summary of how Microsoft delivers and scores its exams, and a study plan. Microsoft scores technical exams on a scale of 1 to 1,000, and you need 700 or greater to pass.
According to Microsoft, “Most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain between 40-60 questions; however, the number can vary depending on the exam.”[1]
The Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 exams check whether you can plan, configure and run SharePoint Server 2013. That covers farm topology, service applications, search, security, social features and customization. Before you register, check Microsoft Learn to confirm that the exam you want is still offered. Microsoft retires older exams, and its official pages are the only reliable source for current status.
Delivery. Pearson VUE delivers Microsoft exams. In most cases you can choose between a local test center and an online proctored exam, depending on what is available for that exam.
Format and scoring. Most Microsoft Certification exams have between 40-60 questions, though the number varies by exam. Technical exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 1,000, and a passing score is 700 or greater. This is a scaled score, so it does not convert directly into a share of questions answered correctly. For most exams, you get your results within minutes of finishing, along with a report on how you did.
Retakes. If you do not pass, you must wait 24 hours before you retake the exam. You may not take a given exam more than 5 times within a 12-month period, counted from your first attempt.
Validity. Microsoft states that MCSA, MCSD and MCSE certifications do not expire. Check the credential expiration policy on Microsoft Learn for the certification your exam counts toward.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 40-60 questions[1] | Microsoft · Nov 5, 2026 |
| Passing score | 700 / 1000[2] | Microsoft · Nov 5, 2026 |
| Retake policy | 24 hours after first attempt; max 5 attempts per 12 months[3] | Microsoft · Nov 5, 2026 |
| Validity | Do not expire[4] | Microsoft · Nov 5, 2026 |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test center or online proctored[5] | pearsonvue.com · Nov 5, 2026 |
| Score release | Within minutes of completion[2] | Microsoft · Nov 5, 2026 |
Prepare for the Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: In SharePoint 2013, what does the term 'MinRole' refer to?
Answer: B. Predefined server roles introduced in SharePoint 2016
Explanation:
Option B is correct. MinRole is a set of predefined server roles that came with SharePoint 2016. SharePoint 2013 has no MinRole. Administrators decide which services run on which server and start them by hand in Central Administration. Option A is wrong because MinRole is not a type of installation, and the same binaries are installed either way. Option C is wrong because MinRole has nothing to do with user or account permissions. Option D is wrong because MinRole does not make the farm smaller. It is about assigning roles to servers, and a farm built with it can be large. Rule to remember: when a question names a feature, it may be testing whether that feature exists in the 2013 release at all. If a term sounds unfamiliar for 2013, ask whether it belongs to a later version.
Question: Which SharePoint 2013 service application must be running for MySite and social features to function?
Answer: B. User Profile Service Application
Explanation:
The User Profile Service Application (B) is correct. It stores profile data, imports users from directory sources, and runs the My Site host, following, tagging and the Newsfeed. Without it, social features stop working. Access Services (A) lets users build and publish Access web apps and has no role in profiles. The Managed Metadata Service (C) holds term sets and content types. Social tagging uses it for keywords, but on its own it cannot create My Sites or show a Newsfeed. Business Data Connectivity (D) connects SharePoint to external data through external content types. It can add extra profile properties, but social features do not need it. Rule to remember: when a question asks what social features depend on, start with the User Profile Service Application, then think about the services that support it.
Question: In SharePoint 2013, what is the purpose of the 'About Me' section on a MySite profile?
Answer: B. Allow users to provide a personal bio and information about their expertise and interests
Explanation:
Option B is correct. About Me is a free-text field where users write a short bio and describe their skills, interests and past projects. The point of the field is that users edit it themselves. Option A is wrong because properties imported from Active Directory, such as department or manager, show up in other profile fields, and About Me is not one of them by default. Option C is wrong because profile pages do not list a user's permissions or group memberships. Administrators check those through site permissions. Option D is wrong because recent activity appears in the Newsfeed and activity areas, not in About Me. Rule to remember: keep user-entered profile fields separate from imported, system-managed ones. Questions often test which group a property belongs to.
Start by reading the official exam page on Microsoft Learn. Confirm the exam is still available and note the skills Microsoft lists. Then take the general Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 set without notes to find your weak areas.
You need a scaled score of 700 or greater on a scale of 1 to 1,000. Because the score is scaled, 700 does not mean you answered a fixed share of questions correctly. Focus on understanding each topic area instead of aiming for a target number of right answers. Your score report shows how you did, which helps you plan any retake.
Most Microsoft Certification exams have between 40-60 questions, but Microsoft says the number can vary by exam. Expect a count in that range and plan your pacing to match. Before test day, read the exam duration and experience page on Microsoft Learn, which explains question types and the exam experience, so the format does not surprise you.
In most cases, yes. Microsoft states that candidates can usually choose between a local Pearson VUE test center and an online proctored exam, depending on what is available for that exam and provider. If you choose online, check the system and room requirements on the Pearson VUE site ahead of time, because a failed check can delay your start.
You can retake it after waiting 24 hours. Microsoft's retake policy also limits you to 5 attempts at a given exam within a 12-month period, counted from your first attempt. For most exams, your score report arrives within minutes. Use its performance feedback to decide which practice sets to repeat before you book again.
Microsoft's credential expiration policy says MCSA, MCSD and MCSE certifications do not expire. MOS and MCE certifications follow a different rule. Check the policy page on Microsoft Learn for the specific credential your exam counts toward, and confirm how it is listed on your Microsoft Learn profile.
No. Practice Test Geeks wrote every question on this page with the help of AI tools, based on public knowledge of SharePoint Server 2013. None are copied from Microsoft exams. Use them to find gaps and practise the reasoning, then check details against Microsoft's official documentation and exam page before test day.
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