Who was the founder of Microsoft?

This question assesses your knowledge of prominent figures in the history of technology and the founding of major companies.

• Option C, 'Bill Gates and Paul Allen', is the correct answer. Bill Gates and Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft Corporation on April 4, 1975. Microsoft went on to become one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies, primarily known for its Windows operating system and Office suite.
• Option A, 'Steve Jobs', is incorrect. Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc., a major competitor to Microsoft.
• Option B, 'Larry Page and Sergey Brin', is incorrect. They are the co-founders of Google.
• Option D, 'Mark Zuckerberg', is incorrect. Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook (now Meta Platforms).