If improperly used, what might developers do during the inspection?

When developers improperly use inspection tools or processes, they can obscure indications, which means they may unintentionally hide or fail to highlight important information that needs to be analyzed. This can lead to critical issues being overlooked, as the core intention of an inspection is to identify defects or areas of improvement in the code or project. If indications are obscured, it becomes more difficult for the inspecting team to effectively evaluate the work, potentially resulting in missed errors or weaknesses.

In contrast, enhancing indications would imply that the inspection is being improved and more informative. Making inspection easier could suggest that the process is streamlined, which is not necessarily related to the improper use of tools. Claiming no impact on inspection contradicts the premise that improper use can negatively affect the evaluation and detection of issues. Therefore, the concept of obscuring indications aligns with the risks associated with improper use during the inspection process.