Question 1

According to recent reports from July 2026, what is the primary reason younger audiences in Fiji are increasingly turning to social media, online creators, and influencers for their news?

Accepted Answer

Social media platforms are perceived as more trustworthy and accessible for news.

Question 2

In the context of social media's impact on democracy in the Pacific, a December 2024 report indicated a high level of awareness regarding misinformation in Fiji, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. What percentage of respondents in Fiji and Samoa reported encountering false information on social media?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 80-90%

Question 3

A June 2026 report highlighted concerns about online misinformation disproportionately affecting Pacific youth. Which of the following is identified as a significant risk stemming from social media algorithms shaping young people's worldviews?

Accepted Answer

Amplification of harmful narratives and normalization of damaging behavior

Question 4

In June 2026, Fiji had a significant number of active social media user identities. What percentage of Fiji's total population did these user identities represent at the end of 2025?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 60.9%

Question 5

A recent analysis of Papua New Guinea's digital landscape in late 2025 indicated a certain percentage of its population was using the internet. What was this internet penetration rate?

Accepted Answer

24.1%

Question 6

Influencer marketing trends for 2026 suggest a shift in how brands collaborate with creators. Which of the following is identified as a key trend regarding creator partnerships?

Accepted Answer

Long-term creator partnerships are outperforming one-off campaigns.

Question 7

As of early 2026, Threads, Meta's text-first social platform, has achieved a significant number of monthly active users. Approximately how many monthly active users does Threads have?

Accepted Answer

450 million

Question 8

In May 2026, a digital and internet-related event was scheduled to take place in New Zealand. What was the focus of this event?

Accepted Answer

AI and Creativity

Question 9

The 2026 Pacific Security Outlook Report identifies several risks to the region. What is explicitly mentioned as the single greatest threat to the Pacific's security, wellbeing, and prosperity?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

Question 10

In the context of social media trends, which type of influencer is noted for consistently delivering higher engagement rates, often outperforming larger accounts?

Accepted Answer

Nano and micro-influencers

Question 11

According to a report on the 'state of digital' in Samoa in late 2025, what was the approximate internet penetration rate for the country?

Accepted Answer

58.1%

Question 12

With the increasing reliance on social media for news consumption in Fiji, what advantage do traditional media organizations still retain over social media platforms, according to research?

Accepted Answer

Greater credibility and trustworthiness for verifying information

Question 13

In June 2026, the Kiribati minister warned about the 'darker side' of social media. What specific paradox was highlighted regarding the speed of information spread versus government response capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Social media spreads information faster than governments can respond.

Question 14

A report from December 2024 on social media's impact on democracy in Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands indicated widespread support for what measure to combat misinformation and hate speech?

Accepted Answer

More stringent social media regulations

Question 15

As of June 2026, Starlink's satellite internet service has been issued a license to operate in Papua New Guinea. Prior to this, what was the regulator's stance on Starlink's use in PNG?

Accepted Answer

The regulator had stated Starlink's use in PNG was illegal.

Question 16

In May 2026, Samoa was scheduled to host international conferences. Which of these topics was listed as a focus for a conference in Apia?

Accepted Answer

Cybercrime, Online Fraud, and Legal Remedies

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