Which line is Location of pickup?

• A. Line 6
• B. Line 4
• C. Line 1
• D. Line 8

Answer: (C)

In process diagrams, the Location of pickup is the starting point where the item first enters the system. It’s the entry point before any processing or routing occurs, so you look for the line that represents the origin of the flow. That origin line is typically the leftmost or top line in the diagram and shows where the pickup happens.

Line 1 is the line that marks this initial entry, so it best represents the Location of pickup. The other lines depict subsequent steps after the item has been picked up, not the pickup point itself. If you ever doubt, check for labeling or arrows that indicate the origin or inbound flow; the line connected to the source area is the pickup line.