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GATE 2024 PI – Question 21

Industrial Engineering · Work System Design · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which therblig does not advance work and can be eliminated through motion economy?

  1. Move
  2. Grasp
  3. Search
  4. Preposition

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Correct answer: (C) Search

Explanation

Searching for an item adds time without directly advancing the task. Fixed storage locations and suitable presentation can remove that search. Moving, grasping and prepositioning can be necessary effective motions. **C**.

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