Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Vectors and Scalars

Which one of the following statements concerning vectors and scalars is false?

A) In calculations, the vector components of a vector may be used in place of the vector itself.
B) It is possible to use vector components that are not perpendicular.
C) A scalar component may be either positive or negative.
D) A vector that is zero may have components other than zero.
E) Two vectors are equal only if they have the same magnitude and direction.