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Microsoft Mobile Quiz

Test Your Knowledge: The Rise and Fall of Microsoft Mobile

Updated: Jun 21, 2023

Test your knowledge on the rise and fall of Microsoft Mobile! This engaging quiz explores the journey of this once-prominent mobile phone manufacturer. Are you ready to dive into the world of defunct tech giants?
Get ready to test your Microsoft Mobile knowledge to the max with this tricky quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a wide range of Microsoft Mobile topics, it's not for the casual fan. Only the most dedicated enthusiasts will be able to answer them all correctly. Challenge yourself.

When was Microsoft Mobile established?

When was Microsoft Mobile established?

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2014
2013
2012
2015

Who was Nokia's CEO at the time of the acquisition by Microsoft?

Who was Nokia's CEO at the time of the acquisition by Microsoft?

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Satya Nadella
Steve Ballmer
Bill Gates
Stephen Elop

What was the value of the deal when Microsoft acquired Nokia's Devices and Services division?

What was the value of the deal when Microsoft acquired Nokia's Devices and Services division?

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€9.4 Billion
€5.4 Billion
€7.4 Billion
€3.4 Billion

What was the strategy of Steve Ballmer for Microsoft?

What was the strategy of Steve Ballmer for Microsoft?

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"Devices And Services" Company
"Cloud And AI" Company
"Gaming And Entertainment" Company
"Software And Hardware" Company

Under a 10-year licensing agreement, what rights did Microsoft Mobile hold?

Under a 10-year licensing agreement, what rights did Microsoft Mobile hold?

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Sell Laptops Under The Microsoft Brand
Sell Feature Phones Under The Nokia Brand
Sell Smartphones Under The Microsoft Brand
Sell Tablets Under The Nokia Brand

What was the major partnership established by Microsoft in 2011?

What was the major partnership established by Microsoft in 2011?

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Partnership With Google
Partnership With Apple
Partnership With Nokia
Partnership With Samsung

What was the name of the smartphone range produced by Nokia under the partnership with Microsoft?

What was the name of the smartphone range produced by Nokia under the partnership with Microsoft?

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Nokia X
Nokia Cseries
Nokia Asha
Nokia Lumia

How much did Microsoft write-down on the Nokia purchase in 2015?

How much did Microsoft write-down on the Nokia purchase in 2015?

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US$7.8 Billion
US$5.8 Billion
US$6.8 Billion
US$8.8 Billion

To whom did Microsoft sell the Nokia feature phone line and trademark rights in 2016?

To whom did Microsoft sell the Nokia feature phone line and trademark rights in 2016?

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HMD Global
Apple
Google
Samsung

When did Microsoft cease the development of new Windows phones and new features for Windows 10 Mobile?

When did Microsoft cease the development of new Windows phones and new features for Windows 10 Mobile?

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2017
2016
2018
2015

Where was Microsoft Mobile based?

Where was Microsoft Mobile based?

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Redmond, USA
Berlin, Germany
Tokyo, Japan
Espoo, Finland

Who joined Microsoft as president of its Devices division following the acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services division?

Who joined Microsoft as president of its Devices division following the acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services division?

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Stephen Elop
Satya Nadella
Bill Gates
Steve Ballmer

What platform did the feature phones sold under the Nokia brand by Microsoft Mobile run on?

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S30+
Windows Phone
Android
IOS

What services of Microsoft were promoted on Nokia's feature phone products?

What services of Microsoft were promoted on Nokia's feature phone products?

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Bing Search
Google Search
Yahoo Search
DuckDuckGo Search

What was the market position of Nokia's Lumia range among all Windows Phone vendors?

What was the market position of Nokia's Lumia range among all Windows Phone vendors?

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Highest
Average
Lowest
Second Highest

What was the main reason for the major declines in sales of Microsoft-manufactured smartphones and feature phones?

What was the main reason for the major declines in sales of Microsoft-manufactured smartphones and feature phones?

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Lack Of Variety
Poor Quality
High Prices
Declining Market Share Of Windows Phone

How many employees were laid off primarily within Microsoft's phone business in 2015?

How many employees were laid off primarily within Microsoft's phone business in 2015?

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7800
5000
10000
20000

Who bought the Nokia feature phone line and trademark rights from Microsoft in 2016?

Who bought the Nokia feature phone line and trademark rights from Microsoft in 2016?

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Samsung
Apple
HMD Global
Huawei

What did Microsoft decide to focus on after selling the Nokia feature phone line and trademark rights?

What did Microsoft decide to focus on after selling the Nokia feature phone line and trademark rights?

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Cloud Computing
Offering Its Productivity Services On Competing Mobile Platforms
Social Media
Gaming

Who revealed that Microsoft had ceased the development of new Windows phones and new features for Windows 10 Mobile in 2017?

Who revealed that Microsoft had ceased the development of new Windows phones and new features for Windows 10 Mobile in 2017?

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Satya Nadella
Steve Ballmer
Joe Belfiore
Bill Gates

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