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When too many incorrect password attempts are made on a Mac, the account becomes temporarily locked. This security feature is designed to protect user accounts from unauthorized access attempts and potential brute force attacks. Once the allotted number of failed attempts is exceeded, the system will restrict access to the account, requiring either a valid password to be entered or a certain period to elapse before further attempts can be made.

This temporary lockout helps to ensure that the integrity of the user's data and system security is maintained, discouraging repeated unauthorized access attempts. Other options, such as shutting down the computer or prompting for a password hint, do not accurately describe the standard behavior of macOS in response to multiple incorrect password entries. Additionally, being logged out does not occur solely due to failed login attempts; instead, it is a general state related to user session management.