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6.12 FAQ / Question / Answer Schema Suite

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IDCheckPasses whenWeightRuns
6.12.01Detect FAQPage schemaPresentCriticalDeterministic
6.12.02Validate correct schema type (FAQPage)AccurateCriticalDeterministic
6.12.03Validate mainEntity array existsPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.04Validate each mainEntity is a Question objectAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.05Validate each Question contains acceptedAnswerPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.06Validate question name (text) presentPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.07Validate question clarity (not vague/ambiguous)ClearHeavyDeterministic
6.12.08Validate question matches the visible on-page FAQExactHeavyDeterministic
6.12.09Validate no duplicate Question objects in schemaNoneMediumDeterministic
6.12.10Validate no duplicate questions across the entire websiteCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.11Validate acceptedAnswer is an Answer objectAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.12Validate acceptedAnswer text existsPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.13Validate answer text matches on-page FAQ answerHigh parityHeavyDeterministic
6.12.14Ensure answer is factually correct and relevantAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.15Validate answer avoids fluff or irrelevant filler contentCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.16Validate answers are written in AI-friendly structured paragraphsStrongHeavyDeterministic
6.12.17Validate answers include semantic entities relevant to the topicPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.18Validate answers include contextual examplesPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.19Validate answers include causes, impacts, solutions (if relevant)PresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.20Validate FAQPage schema belongs only on FAQ-containing pagesAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.21Validate FAQPage does not conflict with QAPage schemaCleanHeavyDeterministic
6.12.22Validate FAQ section title visibility (e.g., “FAQ”, “Frequently Asked Questions”)PresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.23Validate FAQ section visually matches schema questionsExactMediumDeterministic
6.12.24Detect multilingual Question / Answer blocksPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.25Validate inLanguage field for multilingual FAQ entriesAccurateMediumDeterministic
6.12.26Validate translations preserve meaning & intentHigh parityMediumDeterministic
6.12.27Validate FAQPage schema appears once per pageCorrectMediumDeterministic
6.12.28Validate FAQ section is accessible and expandable on UIFunctionalMediumDeterministic
6.12.29Validate FAQ markup passes Rich Results testPassMediumDeterministic
6.12.30Compute partial FAQ score before aggregationCompleteMediumDeterministic
6.12.31Validate FAQ items link to the correct service @idExactHeavyDeterministic
6.12.32Validate FAQ belongs to the correct service context (no cross‑service mixing)AccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.33Validate FAQ references correct organization/providerAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.34Validate FAQ internally links to service pages where relevantPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.35Validate FAQ links do not conflict with canonical URLsCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.36Detect duplicate questions across all service/location pagesNoneHeavyDeterministic
6.12.37Detect duplicate answers across websiteNoneHeavyDeterministic
6.12.38Detect overlaps between FAQPage questions & blog Q/A blocksCleanHeavyDeterministic
6.12.39Detect near-duplicate semantic questionsCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.40Detect near-duplicate answers with light wording changesCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.41Validate FAQ questions include semantic triggers for AI retrievalStrongHeavyDeterministic
6.12.42Validate answers include high-clarity context vectors (problem, cause, solution)PresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.43Validate topic entities embedded within answersPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.44Validate readability for multimodal AI modelsStrongMediumDeterministic
6.12.45Validate expand/collapse works correctlyFunctionalHeavyDeterministic
6.12.46Validate FAQ mobile responsivenessFully responsiveHeavyDeterministic
6.12.47Validate keyboard accessibility for FAQ togglesAccessibleMediumDeterministic
6.12.48Validate ARIA labels for Question/Answer blocksPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.49Validate hreflang equivalents include FAQ where relevantPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.50Validate accurate translation of technical terms in FAQ contentAccurateMediumDeterministic
6.12.51Validate Question/Answer pairs are aligned across languagesHigh parityMediumDeterministic
6.12.52Validate FAQ questions match search intent patterns found in PAAStrongHeavyDeterministic
6.12.53Validate answers provide direct responses suitable for PAA extractionClearHeavyDeterministic
6.12.54Validate FAQ includes long-tail queries related to servicePresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.55Validate FAQ includes symptom-based and how-to questionsPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.56Validate JSON-LD FAQ structure loads without JS errorsCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.57Validate FAQ structured data appears once and not duplicatedCorrectMediumDeterministic
6.12.58Validate FAQ markup passes Google Rich Results testPassMediumDeterministic
6.12.59Validate no hidden/invisible FAQ content is misleadingCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.60Compute partial FAQ score for Chunk 2 before full aggregationCompleteMediumDeterministic
6.12.61Validate FAQ items do not conflict with other service FAQsCleanHeavyDeterministic
6.12.62Validate FAQ content aligns with location-specific constraintsAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.63Validate no FAQ contradicts pricing, availability, or policiesConsistentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.64Validate all FAQs match the business category and nicheAccurateMediumDeterministic
6.12.65Validate no cross‑location duplicated FAQs for chain businessesCleanMediumDeterministic
6.12.66Validate inclusion of problem‑based questionsPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.67Validate inclusion of process‑based questionsPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.68Validate inclusion of cost‑based questionsPresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.69Validate inclusion of timeframe‑based questionsPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.70Validate inclusion of troubleshooting questionsPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.71Validate each answer includes core semantic entities for AI retrievalStrongHeavyDeterministic
6.12.72Validate presence of actionable steps in answers (if relevant)PresentHeavyDeterministic
6.12.73Validate detection of “answerability” (directly answers the question)HighHeavyDeterministic
6.12.74Validate presence of supporting examplesPresentMediumDeterministic
6.12.75Validate entity disambiguation across multi-meaning questionsClearMediumDeterministic
6.12.76Validate FAQ loads without render-blocking scriptsCleanHeavyDeterministic
6.12.77Validate all FAQ icons/images/icons load (200 status)OKHeavyDeterministic
6.12.78Validate FAQ toggles do not cause layout shifts (CLS stable)StableMediumDeterministic
6.12.79Validate FAQ list ordering (grouped logically per service/theme)OrganizedMediumDeterministic
6.12.80Validate screen reader compatibility for question/answer pairsAccessibleHeavyDeterministic
6.12.81Validate proper heading hierarchy inside FAQ sectionCorrectHeavyDeterministic
6.12.82Validate tab order for FAQ interactionsLogicalMediumDeterministic
6.12.83Validate color contrast for FAQ textAccessibleMediumDeterministic
6.12.84Validate multilingual FAQ pages use correct hreflang directory structureAccurateHeavyDeterministic
6.12.85Validate multilingual FAQ answers are contextually consistentHigh parityHeavyDeterministic
6.12.86Validate translated FAQPage schema references correct @idsAccurateMediumDeterministic
6.12.87Validate FAQ structured data passes all validators (Google + Schema.org)PassHeavyDeterministic
6.12.88Validate no conflicting FAQ schema blocks exist on pageCleanHeavyDeterministic
6.12.89Validate FAQ fully matches on-page visual contentExactHeavyDeterministic
6.12.90Compute full FAQPage composite score for Section 6.12>= 90%CriticalDeterministic

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