How can two shapefiles be combined into a new feature class in a file geodatabase?

How can two shapefiles be combined into a new feature class in a file geodatabase?
A . Use the Append tool with schema type TEST on a feature class in geodatabase
B . Export the shapefiles to a new file geodatabase
C . Use the Merge tool to merge the shapefiles into a feature class
D . Use the Append tool with schema type NO_TEST on a feature class in a geodatabase

Answer: B

Explanation:

Reference: https://community.esri.com/thread/173564