About this Study Set
This study set covers Digital Diplomacy through
20 practice questions.
Explore recent cross-border international relations and diplomacy in South America, focusing on digital trends, AI advancements, and collaborative tech efforts. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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South America's Digital Diplomacy Surge: AI, Trade, and Cross-Border Tech Initiatives study set below.
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1
Which South American trade bloc recently reached a political agreement with the European Union for a partnership agreement, aiming to boost trade and modernize industrial sectors?
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A
Mercosur
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B
Andean Community
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C
Pacific Alliance
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D
UNASUR
2
Brazil and which other South American country have signed agreements to collaborate on technology and science, aiming to export knowledge and change their productive matrix?
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A
Argentina
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B
Chile
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C
Colombia
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D
Peru
3
In the context of digital governance, which two South American countries are highlighted as leaders in advancing digitalization and are recognized for efforts in expanding connectivity and promoting digital education?
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A
Chile and Brazil
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B
Colombia and Peru
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C
Argentina and Uruguay
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D
Ecuador and Bolivia
4
What emerging technology is a growing focus in South America's digital agendas, with countries like Brazil and Colombia developing roadmaps and policies related to its governance and development?
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A
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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B
Virtual Reality (VR)
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C
Blockchain
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D
Quantum Computing
5
Which international organization has identified Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil as leaders in digitalization within Ibero-America, according to a recent report?
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A
OECD
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B
World Bank
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C
IMF
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D
UN
6
The EU-Mercosur agreement, concluded in December 2024, aims to significantly reduce import duties and includes provisions for what kind of cooperation, reinforcing environmental, social, and economic commitments?
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A
Sustainable development
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B
Space exploration
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C
Cybersecurity
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D
Digital currency
7
Which South American country has been involved in a dispute with the social media platform X, leading to court orders for account suspensions and a ban on the platform's access due to concerns over disinformation?
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Brazil
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B
Argentina
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C
Chile
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D
Colombia
8
The EU-LAC Digital Alliance, launched in March 2023, aims to deepen cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) across digital and what other related issues?
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A
Space-related issues
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B
Agricultural technology
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C
Medical research
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D
Tourism infrastructure
9
Which South American countries are particularly noted for exploring cooperation in space sciences, including satellite development and launch services?
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A
Brazil and Argentina
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B
Chile and Colombia
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C
Peru and Ecuador
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D
Venezuela and Bolivia
10
What is the primary goal of the Brazilian government's proposed artificial intelligence investment plan for 2024, as mentioned in recent analyses?
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A
Strengthening national capabilities and reducing dependence on imported tools
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B
Developing AI for military applications
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C
Establishing a regional AI monopoly
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D
Focusing solely on export of AI technology
11
The concept of 'cyberdiplomacy' is gaining traction in Latin America, with Estonia often cited as a model. Which of the following is a key aspect of cyberdiplomacy that Latin American countries are encouraged to adopt?
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A
Digital sovereignty and protection of privacy
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B
Widespread government surveillance
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C
Centralized control of internet infrastructure
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D
Limited international cooperation
12
In 2023 and 2024, which of the following has been a significant concern in several South American countries' political campaigns, with reports of manipulated online content and the use of AI-generated material?
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A
Disinformation and electoral fraud allegations
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B
Cross-border trade disputes
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C
Economic sanctions
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D
Environmental policy disagreements
13
The 'Digital Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean (eLAC)' is a platform for cooperation on digital transformation. What emerging technology has it placed a growing emphasis on in its current agenda (eLAC2026)?
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A
Artificial intelligence
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B
Augmented reality
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C
3D printing
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D
Internet of Things (IoT)
14
Which South American countries were identified by the OECD as leaders in advancing digitalization, according to the report 'Prospects for the Digital Economy in the OECD in 2024'?
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A
Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil
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B
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia
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C
Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia
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D
Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay
15
Regarding biosafety and biotechnology, which two South American countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2022 to strengthen collaboration on risk assessments of modern biotechnology products?
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A
Argentina and Brazil
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B
Chile and Colombia
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C
Peru and Ecuador
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D
Uruguay and Paraguay
16
UNESCO has unveiled an action plan to regulate social media platforms, with many regulators in which region expressing readiness to implement these measures to combat online disinformation?
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Latin America
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B
North America
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C
Europe
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D
Africa
17
The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement aims to integrate two of the world's largest economic blocs. Besides trade, what other key areas are being addressed in this agreement?
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A
Cooperation and political dialogue
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B
Space exploration and satellite technology
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C
Cybersecurity and data protection
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D
Renewable energy development
18
According to a study on research on AI and disinformation, which Latin American countries showed the most robust research output in this field?
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A
Brazil, Chile, and Mexico
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B
Argentina, Colombia, and Peru
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C
Uruguay, Ecuador, and Bolivia
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D
Paraguay, Venezuela, and Guatemala
19
What is a key challenge for countries like Colombia and Bolivia regarding artificial intelligence, as highlighted in analyses of AI policy in South America?
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A
Ensuring that AI debate translates into real state capacity and governance
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B
Over-reliance on AI for all policy decisions
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C
Lack of interest in developing AI technologies
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D
Excessive investment in AI research without practical application
20
The EU-LAC Digital Alliance supports a values-based digital transformation. What are some of the core principles it aims to foster in both regions?
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A
Democracy, human rights, inclusion, and sustainability
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B
Economic growth at all costs
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C
Nationalistic technological development
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D
Minimal government intervention in digital spaces
