Q1: the actual, but unexpressed need for information (the visceral need);
Q2: the conscious, within-brain description of the need (the conscious need);
Q3: the formal statement of the need (the formalized need);
Q4: the question as presented to the information system (the compromised need).
F1: determination of subject;
F2: objective and motivation;
F3: personal characteristics of inquirer;
F4: relationship of inquiry to file organization;
F5: anticipated or acceptable answers.
Taylor, Robert. 1968. Question-negotiation and information seeking. College and Research Libraries. (May): 178-194.