Novice is defined as which of the following?

• A. A veteran
• B. A person who is new and not experienced in a job or situation
• C. A supervisor
• D. An expert

Answer: (B)

Novice refers to someone who is new and not experienced in a job or situation. This description fits a learner who is just starting out and has little practical experience, rather than someone who has years of practice or a leadership role. The other options point to people with more experience or a specific position: a veteran or an expert implies long experience, while a supervisor is a role rather than a level of experience. In everyday use, you’d call someone a novice when they’re just beginning to learn a skill or task.