Fault Masking is

  1. Error condition hiding another error condition

  2. Creating a test case which does not reveal a fault

  3. Masking a fault by developer

  4. Masking a fault by a tester


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To understand this question, the user needs to know the basic concept of software testing. Fault masking is a technique used in software testing to hide one fault by another one, which makes it difficult to identify the original fault.

Now, let's go through each option:

A. Error condition hiding another error condition: This option correctly defines fault masking. It means that one error condition is hiding another one.

B. Creating a test case which does not reveal a fault: This option is incorrect. It defines a technique called "passive testing," where the tester creates a test case that does not reveal any faults. It is not related to fault masking.

C. Masking a fault by developer: This option is incorrect. Developers write code to fix faults, not mask them.

D. Masking a fault by a tester: This option is incorrect. Testers are responsible for identifying faults, not masking them.

Therefore, the correct answer is: A. Error condition hiding another error condition.

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