A system assigns elevators but passengers report long waits during peak hours. What is a likely design flaw?

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LLD - Design — Elevator System

AElevators are assigned without considering current load or direction

BElevators move too quickly between floors

CElevators have too many buttons inside

DElevators use a queue to store requests

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze cause of long waits during peak hours
Ignoring load and direction leads to inefficient assignments and longer waits.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Speed, button count, or queue usage do not cause long waits directly.
Final Answer:
Elevators are assigned without considering current load or direction -> Option A
Quick Check:
Design flaw = Ignoring load and direction [OK]

Quick Trick: Consider load and direction for assignments [OK]

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