A Mac user deferred a managed software update after the deadline for the update passed. What happens next?

When a managed software update on a Mac is deferred by the user after the deadline has passed, the appropriate behavior is for the update to automatically install without the user's intervention. This process ensures that critical updates are applied to keep the system secure and operating efficiently, adhering to the management policies set by the organization.

Managed updates are part of a structured approach to software deployment, where administrators can enforce certain updates to ensure compliance and security. Once the deadline for the update has been surpassed and the user has not taken action to install it, the system takes over and installs the update, eliminating the risk of the user missing important security patches or features that have been deemed necessary by their IT department.

In contrast, other outcomes like notifying the user of the missed update or disabling the update option would not align with the objective of managed updates, which is to streamline the process of keeping devices up to date while minimizing the need for user intervention. The removal of the update also wouldn't apply, as the goal is to ensure that the update is ultimately applied rather than discarded.