Question

Leon opened his computer to look for the damaged chip. He needed to replace the chip as soon as possible so that he could get his computer running again and

continue working on the software program he was developing.
In the passage, chip refers to
OA. a wire that connects the computer to the display.
OB. an inlet for plugging in other electronic devices.
OC. a small fan that helps to cool the motherboard.
OD. a small silicon piece with an electronic circuit.

Answer 1

In the passage, chip refers to D. a small silicon piece with an electronic circuit.

What chip refers to

The other options are incorrect because while wires are important for connecting components, they wouldn't be described as a "chip" and wouldn't need to be replaced to get the computer running again.

Also, Inlets are ports, not chips, and would not be replaced to fix a computer's internal functionality. While fans are important for cooling, they wouldn't be referred to as a "chip" and wouldn't stop the computer from working if damaged.

Based on the context of needing to replace a crucial component for the computer to function, a small silicon piece with an electronic circuit is the most accurate description of the chip in the passage.