FAQ is an abbreviation for "Frequently Asked Question(s)". The term refers to listed questions and answers, all supposed to be frequently asked in some context, and pertaining to a particular topic. Since the acronym originated in textual media, its pronunciation varies; both "fak" and "F.A.Q." are commonly heard (and therefore, when used with an indefinite article, it is either "a FAQ" or "an FAQ"). Depending on usage, the term may refer specifically to a single frequently-asked question, or to an assembled list of many questions and their answers. An alternative suggestion is that FAQ is actually a clumsily-constructed three letter acronym purported to have come from computer IT specialists, frustrated with answering over and over again the same, perceived stupid questions from computer users, and which secretly stands for the pronunciation "fah-queue". For example: "Please read the FAQ list to ensure your question has not already been answered before bothering the overworked IT department".

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While the name may be recent, the FAQ format itself is quite old. For instance, Matthew Hopkins wrote The Discovery of Witches in 1647 in FAQ format. He introduces it as "Certaine Queries answered," ... Many old catechisms are in a question and answer format.

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I have the random urge to go surfing...I don't even know how to surf lmao
Jeskadi (Jessica Diaz) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:51:26 -0000
I have the random urge to go surfing...I don't even know how to surf lmao
he said if he could be anywhere it would be with me learning how to surf:)
Sarah_Paranoia (Sarah Padilla) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:38:27 -0000
he said if he could be anywhere it would be with me learning how to surf:)
but i dont even know how to surf :(
flannels_07 (- teagann) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:42 -0000
but i dont even know how to surf :(
I've learned a lot about medicine in the last 15 months, but I think I've forgotten how to surf the internet in the process. Tips? Anyone?
stuboo (Ryan Stewart) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:23:52 -0000
I've learned a lot about medicine in the last 15 months, but I think I've forgotten how to surf the internet in the process. Tips? Anyone?
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VideoOptInPage (VideoOptInPage) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:16:13 -0000
Outdoor News: How To Enjoy The Outdoors: JCAA: November Surf FishingNow that everyone is back in school and foc.. http://bit.ly/2blxvI
@tprettyman How about if I fly down there and surf while you and JasonM fly up here and hand out my candy to the kids?
Slickriptide (Scott Schultz) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:34:11 -0000
@tprettyman How about if I fly down there and surf while you and JasonM fly up here and hand out my candy to the kids?

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