Which component would NOT prevent a generator from creating voltage?

A shorted droop current transformer (CT) would not prevent a generator from creating voltage because it primarily influences the generator's load-sharing and stability characteristics rather than its ability to produce output voltage. The droop CT's function is to help regulate the output voltage and maintain stability during varying loads by providing feedback on current, but its failure, in this case, does not directly stop voltage generation.

In contrast, an open circuit in the field would disrupt the excitation needed for the generator to produce voltage. Similarly, a faulty voltage regulator can lead to improper voltage levels or no voltage output at all by failing to manage the generator's exciter. Lastly, disconnected lines to the load would simply mean that the generated voltage is not utilized, although the generator may still be producing voltage itself. Thus, while issues with other components would directly affect voltage generation, a shorted droop CT does not inherently stop the generator from producing voltage; it just affects its overall handling of load changes.