How to efficiently determine mechanism of inheritance from family pedigree? (Spoiler: Figure from AAMC FL3)

Putting spoiler because the figure is from AAMC FL 3. I got the question right by going through the pedigree and eliminating each option 1 by 1. However, I ended up spending 5 mins on the question. Would appreciate any advice on what strategies you use to quickly look at a pedigree and determine mechanism of inheritance (Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive, Y linked).

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