About this Study Set
This study set covers Technology through
15 practice questions.
Exploring the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, fintech, and renewable energy across South America, highlighting key developments and trends shaping the region's technological future. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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South America's Tech Landscape: AI, Fintech, and Green Energy Innovations study set below.
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1
Which South American country is actively developing comprehensive regulations for Artificial Intelligence, with a proposed bill (PL 2338/2023) having passed the Senate and moving to the House of Representatives?
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Colombia
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B
Chile
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Brazil
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D
Argentina
2
In the realm of renewable energy, which South American country has set records in 2024 for electricity generation from wind and solar, aiming for a clean energy system with a target of 70% renewables by 2030?
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Peru
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B
Ecuador
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C
Brazil
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D
Chile
3
Which South American nation is a burgeoning hub for fintech innovation, boasting a large Open Finance ecosystem and a real-time payments system called Pix, which handled approximately 42 billion transactions in 2023?
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Argentina
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Colombia
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C
Chile
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D
Brazil
4
What is a significant trend in Peru's e-commerce market, with mobile commerce (M-commerce) playing a crucial role and digital wallets making up a substantial percentage of transactions?
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Dominance of cash-on-delivery payments
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B
Growth in mobile commerce and digital wallets
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C
Limited internet penetration
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D
Low adoption of online marketplaces
5
Which South American country is strengthening its digital economy through initiatives like the National Digital Strategy 2023-2026, focusing on enhanced connectivity, secure data infrastructure, and the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity?
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Uruguay
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B
Colombia
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C
Ecuador
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D
Venezuela
6
In cybersecurity, which South American countries were highlighted as facing a surge in cyberattacks, including ransomware and DDoS campaigns, during the first months of 2024?
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Chile, Mexico, and Colombia
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B
Argentina, Brazil, and Peru
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C
Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia
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D
Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia
7
Which South American country is establishing itself as an emerging tech talent hub, supported by government initiatives like Plan Ceibal and ANII, and has a significant number of software developers?
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Brazil
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Colombia
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C
Argentina
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D
Uruguay
8
What is a key characteristic of Quito, Ecuador's approach to becoming a smart city, as seen in projects like 'Luca Transit' and 'Orquestador de la Movilidad'?
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Focus on historical preservation
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B
Utilizing anonymized mobile data and AI for urban planning
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C
Prioritizing traditional infrastructure development
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D
Reliance on satellite imagery alone
9
Which South American country has a robust startup ecosystem, ranking globally and producing numerous unicorns, with significant VC investment increases in 2024, particularly in fintech and deep tech?
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Chile
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Colombia
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C
Argentina
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D
Peru
10
In the fintech sector, Brazil's Central Bank has advanced Open Finance and its real-time payment system, Pix, which processed a massive number of transactions in 2023. What is the approximate number of transactions Pix handled?
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1.5 billion
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B
42 billion
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C
42 million
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D
1 billion
11
Which of the following is a key focus of Colombia's National Digital Strategy 2023-2026?
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Expanding fossil fuel exploration
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B
Reducing internet accessibility
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C
Enhancing connectivity and digital skills
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D
Restricting e-commerce growth
12
What role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in Peru's e-commerce sector, according to recent insights?
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A
It is not being used in the sector
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B
It is key to cutting costs and streamlining operations
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C
It is primarily used for physical store management
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D
It has been restricted due to privacy concerns
13
Which South American country is implementing a National Data Centre Plan aimed at promoting economic growth and regulating the industry, with a focus on mapping socio-environmental indicators?
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Brazil
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B
Argentina
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C
Chile
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D
Colombia
14
In 2024, which South American country saw its fintech sector record transactions equivalent to 0.31% of its national GDP, with over 300 fintechs operating within it?
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Chile
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Peru
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Colombia
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D
Uruguay
15
What initiative has Uruguay implemented to foster technological advancement and ensure early exposure to computers for its students?
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A national drone delivery program
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B
A one-laptop-per-child program in public schools
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C
A mandatory coding curriculum from kindergarten
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D
A government-funded virtual reality education system
