In a guild, who is the highest skilled practitioner?

• A. Journeyman
• B. Apprentice
• C. Master craftsman
• D. Dean

Answer: (C)

In traditional craft guilds, advancement follows a path from apprentice to journeyman to master craftsman. An apprentice starts by learning under a master, then becomes a journeyman after completing initial training and proving skilled work. The master craftsman is the peak status, having demonstrated mastery of the craft, earning the right to run a workshop, hire and train apprentices, and uphold the guild’s standards. That’s why the highest skilled practitioner is the master craftsman.

An apprentice is still in training, not yet skilled enough to be considered the top practitioner. A journeyman is skilled and can work independently, but has not yet achieved mastery. A dean is not part of traditional guild rank; it’s an academic or administrative title, not a guild status.