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:
Read the Lesson Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
Work through the Activity Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices Scenarios.pptx Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
Use the information gathered in the Lesson Slides 2.3.1 – Storage Devices.pptxto 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
Identify and describe different internet service types.
Compare internet service types based on their pros and cons.
Analyze situations and determine which internet service type best meets a user’s needs.
Standards:
CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective: 2.7 – Compare and contrast common internet service types.
Fiber optic
Cable
Digital subscriber line (DSL)
Wireless
RF
Satellite
Cellular
Guiding Question:
What are the different internet service types, and what should a user consider when choosing a service?
Resources:
Lesson Slides 2.7.1 – Internet Service Types.pptx and Activity Slides 2.7.1 – Internet Service Recommendation.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson Slides 2.7.1 – Internet Service Types.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
Work through the 2.7.1 – Internet Service Recommendation.pptx Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
Use the information gathered in the 2.7.1 – Internet Service Recommendation.pptxto complete the Student Handout 2.7.1 – Internet Service Types Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (50 pts)
Assigned: January 28th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 29th, 2026
Describe the purpose of internal computing components.
Explain how internal computing components compare to parts of the human body.
Standards:
CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective: 2.2 – Explain the purpose of common internal computing components.
Motherboard/system board
Firmware/basic input/output system (BIOS)
Random-access memory (RAM)
Central processing unit (CPU)
Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Storage
Network interface card (NIC)
Wired vs. wireless
Onboard vs. expansion card
Guiding Question:
What are the internal components of computing devices and what are their purposes?
Resources:
2.2.1 – Internal Computing Components.pptx Presentation available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson Slides 2.2.1 – Internal Computing Components.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
Work through the Lab Slides 2.2.1 – CSI Computer System Investigation.pptx Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
Use the information gathered in the Lab Slides 2.2.1 – CSI Computer System Investigation.pptx to complete the Student Handout 2.2.1 – Internal Computing Components Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (50 pts)
Assigned: January 23rd, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 26th, 2026
