Recall that the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom defines the element's atomic number.
Identify the atomic numbers of the given elements: Carbon (C) has 6 protons, Boron (B) has 5 protons, Beryllium (Be) has 4 protons, and Lithium (Li) has 3 protons.
Match the atomic number to the number of protons: since the question asks for the element with 4 protons, look for the element with atomic number 4.
Recognize that Beryllium (Be) has an atomic number of 4, meaning it has 4 protons in its nucleus.
Conclude that the element with 4 protons is Beryllium (Be).