AP Cybersecurity

CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 2.3.1 – Storage Devices

Objective:

Students will be able to:

  • Identify and describe volatile and non-volatile storage, and various local storage devices.
  • Distinguish between volatile and non-volatile storage, and various local storage devices.
  • Evaluate scenarios and determine what local storage device a user needs.

Standards:

CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective:
2.3 Compare and compare storage types.

  • Volatile vs. non-volatile
  • Local storage
    • RAM
    • Read-only memory (ROM)
    • Storage drive
      • Magnetic disks/hard disk drive (HDD)
      • Solid-state drive (SSD)
      • Non-volatile memory express (NVMe)
    • Optical
    • External flash drives
  • Local network storage
    • Network-attached storage (NAS)
    • File server
    • Cloud storage service

Guiding Question:

How can a user identify and distinguish between volatile and non-volatile storage, and various local storage devices?

Resources:

  • Lesson Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices.pptx and Activity Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices Scenarios.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
  2. Work through the Activity Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices Scenarios.pptx Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
  3. Use the information gathered in the Lesson Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices.pptx to complete the Student Handout 2.3.1 – Storage Devices Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (50 pts)

Assigned: February 2nd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 3rd, 2026