What does the Feature Class to Feature Class tool primarily do?

The Feature Class to Feature Class tool is primarily designed to export selected features from a feature class into a new feature class, allowing for the filtering and selection of specific data based on predefined attributes or spatial criteria. This capability makes it a valuable tool for data management and analysis within ArcGIS Pro. By enabling users to refine the dataset and create targeted outputs, this tool serves as a critical step in workflows involving data manipulation and organization.

In the context of the other options, while the tool does create a new feature class as a result of the export process, its primary function is the export itself, which includes not only the creation of the new feature class but also the careful selection and filtering of features from an existing dataset based on user-defined parameters. This is distinct from simply importing data from a shapefile or mapping spatial data layers, which involve different processes and use different tools within the ArcGIS Pro environment.