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clinical reasoning diagnostic imaging professions complex skill requires processing visual information image manipulation skills developed digital simulationbased test method increase authenticity image interpretation skill assessment digital application allowing volumetric image viewing manipulation used three test administrations national dutch radiology progress test residents study describes development implementation process three phases assess authenticity digital tests perceived image quality correspondence clinical practice evaluated compared previous paperbased tests pts quantitative qualitative evaluation results used improve subsequent tests authenticity first digital test rated higher pts test characteristics environmental conditions image manipulation options ambient lighting optimized based participants comments adjustments third digital test participants favored image quality clinical correspondence digital image questions paperbased image questions digital simulations increase authenticity diagnostic radiology assessments compared paperbased testing however authenticity necessarily increase higher fidelity challenging simulate image interpretation task clinical practice largescale assessment setting technological limitations optimizing image manipulation options level ambient light time limits question types help improve authenticity simulationbased radiology assessments