Direct Route (C): This has the highest priority because it represents networks directly connected to a router’s interfaces.
Static Route (B): These are manually configured but have lower priority than direct routes.
OSPF Route (D): OSPF dynamically learns routes and assigns them based on cost, but it has lower priority than direct and static routes.
RIP Route (A): RIP has the lowest priority due to its high administrative distance (120).
Priority order (from highest to lowest):Direct Route > Static Route > OSPF Route > RIP Route.
Thus, the correct answer is C (Direct Route).
[Reference: HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Routing Basics Section., , ]
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