What is a guild?

• A. A professional trade organization.
• B. A government agency.
• C. A film production company.
• D. A distribution channel.

Answer: (A)

A guild is a professional trade organization formed by practitioners of a particular craft or occupation to advance the field and its workers. It brings members together to set standards for the work, regulate who can practice, provide training and resources, and advocate for members in dealings with employers and the public. In entertainment, for example, writers, directors, and actors’ guilds negotiate contracts, provide benefits, and uphold professional norms. A government agency is a public body, not a guild; a film production company is a private business that creates films; a distribution channel is a path for delivering content to audiences. So the description that fits best is a professional trade organization.