That's a good test for people who talk about software development and project management: ask for a summary of Royce's conclusion. I also like to ask about the

That's a good test for people who talk about software development and project management: ask for a summary of Royce's conclusion. I also like to ask about the specific (and testable!) assertion Brooks made in his most famous essay. Anyone who can answer those questions well demonstrates a working understanding of project management.