Which of the following is a primary focus of the DCA?

The answer indicating that protecting the interests of South Carolina consumers is a primary focus of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is correct. The DCA is established with the mission to safeguard consumers by providing advocacy, information, and enforcement of consumer protection laws. This includes addressing issues such as unfair business practices, fraud, and ensuring that consumers have access to fair practices in the marketplace.

In this context, the other options do not align with the core responsibilities of the DCA. Providing insurance services relates to state insurance departments, which oversee the regulation of insurance practices. Managing state hospitals falls under health and human services or specific health agencies, and overseeing educational institutions is the responsibility of the state's education department or a similar educational governing body. Each of these focuses contributes to specific sectors but does not reflect the DCA's mission of consumer advocacy and protection.