Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 Practice Test

What the Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 is and how it works

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.

Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 Exam at a Glance

Worked examples: how to reason through Microsoft Sharepoint 2013 questions

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.

Example 1

Question: In SharePoint 2013, what does the term 'MinRole' refer to?

1. A minimal server installation
2. Predefined server roles introduced in SharePoint 2016
3. Minimum security permissions
4. A scaled-down farm topology

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.

Example 2

Question: Which SharePoint 2013 service application must be running for MySite and social features to function?

1. Access Services
2. User Profile Service Application
3. Managed Metadata Service
4. Business Data Connectivity Service

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.

Example 3

Question: In SharePoint 2013, what is the purpose of the 'About Me' section on a MySite profile?

1. Display system-assigned attributes from Active Directory only
2. Allow users to provide a personal bio and information about their expertise and interests
3. Show the user's SharePoint permissions and group memberships
4. Display the user's recent document activity

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.

How to use these practice tests

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.

1. Work through the topic sets that match your gaps: administration and governance, security and permissions, search and discovery, social and collaboration features, business intelligence and workflows, and development and customization.
2. For every question you miss, write down the rule behind the right answer, not just the letter. Repeat a set until you can explain why each wrong option is wrong.
3. If you can, build a small lab farm and configure the service applications you keep getting wrong, such as User Profile and Search.
4. In your final days, do timed runs of the Core Solutions MCQ set and the Core Solutions questions and answers. Microsoft exams usually have 40-60 questions, so practise reading each question carefully at a steady pace.

Sources & last verified

1. Microsoft — number of questions (official source). “Most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain between 40-60 questions; however, the number can vary depending on the exam.” Verified Nov 5, 2026 · source checked Oct 17, 2026.
2. Microsoft — passing score, score release (official source). “Technical exams: All technical exam scores are reported on a scale of 1 to 1,000. A passing score is 700 or greater. As this is…” Verified Nov 5, 2026 · source checked Oct 17, 2026.
3. Microsoft — retake policy (official source). “If you don’t pass an exam the first time, you must wait 24 hours before retaking it. You may not take a given exam more…” Verified Nov 5, 2026 · source checked Oct 17, 2026.
4. Microsoft — validity (official source). “MOS and MCE Certifications expire every 5 years. MTA, MCSA, MCSD, and MCSE Certifications do not expire.” Verified Nov 5, 2026 · source checked Oct 17, 2026.
5. pearsonvue.com — delivery (official source). “In most cases, yes. Microsoft states that candidates can usually choose between a local test center and an online proctored exam, depending on availability for…” Verified Nov 5, 2026 · source checked Oct 30, 2026.

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