Computer Basics - Grade 4 Computer Science Worksheet 1 - Free Printable

Download this free printable Computer Basics worksheet for Grade 4 Computer Science. Perfect for practice, homework, and classroom use.

Grade 4 Computer Science practice

This printable Computer Basics worksheet is part of the free WizKidsHub Grade 4 Computer Science collection. Print it at home or in the classroom for extra practice.

What this worksheet teaches

• Tell the difference between storage (hard disk, pen drive) and memory (RAM) - one keeps files when the power goes off, the other does not.
• Organise files into folders and describe why file names and file types (.jpg, .pdf, .docx) matter.
• Identify common software categories: operating system, application, browser.
• Convert between simple units of digital storage - bits, bytes, kilobytes, megabytes.

How to use this worksheet

Have a real computer open while working through the file-and-folder questions. Ask your child to actually create a folder, drop two files in and rename one - then the written answers describe something they did rather than something they read.

Sample questions from this worksheet

1. Which is an example of software?
2. A scanner is used to:

Frequently asked questions

Is this aligned with school computer syllabuses?

It covers the standard Grade 4 computer-literacy block - the input-process-output cycle, hardware and software, file management, storage units and basic internet safety - which appears in most school ICT curricula.

My child confuses memory and storage constantly. Is that normal?

It is the most common misconception at this level, largely because everyday speech uses 'memory' for both. Anchor it to 'RAM forgets when the power stops' and the confusion usually clears.

Should I let my child answer the internet safety questions from experience?

Yes - those questions work best as a conversation. Ask what they would do before they write, then compare with the answer they choose.