What automation helps notify the manager when a task is completed past the deadline and shows the delay?

• A. Weekly status update
• B. Automation: mark as done and past deadline; notify manager; use deadline mode on expected completion
• C. Change the color of the status to red
• D. Copy to a spreadsheet

Answer: (B)

Firing an automation when a task is completed after its deadline directly handles both communication and visibility of the delay. The best choice uses a trigger that activates when a task is marked done and is past its deadline. It then notifies the manager and enables deadline mode on the expected completion so the delay is clearly shown on the item. This approach ensures the right person is alerted promptly and the lateness is visible in the task’s timeline, making accountability easy to track.

Other options don’t fully address both aspects. A weekly status update doesn’t automatically alert the manager about a late completion, nor does it surface the exact delay on the item. Changing the color of the status provides a visual cue but no automatic notification or explicit delay information. Copying to a spreadsheet doesn’t notify anyone or display the delay within the task’s context.