SEC Encourages Employees To Telework After Potential Coronavirus Case

The SEC has asked its Washington DC employees to work from home after a worker showed respiratory symptoms and was referred for coronavirus testing. This marks the first federal agency to take such action. The SEC assures that its regulatory functions will continue despite teleworking. The decision follows a significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reflecting market concerns over the virus. As of Tuesday, over 800 cases have been reported in the US, with 28 deaths. Additionally, six lawmakers have self-quarantined after exposure to the virus.

Which federal agency was the first to ask its employees to work from home due to coronavirus concerns?

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Securities and Exchange Commission

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Department of Education

What precautionary measure did the SEC take for its ninth-floor employees?

• Telework requirement

• Mandatory health check-ups

• Reduced working hours

• Increased office sanitation

How did the SEC ensure its operations would continue despite employees working from home?

• By using advanced technology

• By hiring temporary staff

• By maintaining essential staff on-site

• By assuring continued regulation of financial markets

What significant event in the financial markets coincided with the SEC's telework decision?

• A surge in gold prices

• A rise in the NASDAQ index

• A drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average

• A decrease in oil prices

How many coronavirus cases were reported in the US as of the transcript's date?

• Over 500

• Over 800

• Over 1500

• Over 1000