# LEED AP O+M — Domains, Scoring & Prep Facts

> LEED AP Operations + Maintenance is a GBCI specialty credential for professionals who improve performance of existing buildings through operations and maintenance. The specialty exam is 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours with a scaled passing score of 170/200. UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not USGBC/GBCI material).

## LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) exam facts

- Exam name: LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)
- Administered by: GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.) / USGBC
- Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions (specialty exam)
- Scored questions: Includes scored items; unscored pretest items may appear
- Time: 2 hours for the specialty exam
- Scoring: Scaled score out of 200
- Passing score: 170 out of 200
- Delivery: Prometric test center or online remote proctoring — verify current options at usgbc.org / gbci.org
- Content outline effective: LEED AP O+M specialty; LEED v5 transition window in 2026 (verify current handbook for your test date)
- Verify current details at: https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap
Official sources:
- USGBC — LEED AP with specialty: https://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap
- USGBC — About the LEED AP with specialty exam: https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/4404371728019-About-the-LEED-AP-with-specialty-exam
- USGBC — LEED v5 exam information: https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/29656794179987-LEED-v5-exam-information

## LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | LEED Process | ~10 questions — MPRs, certification cycle, addenda, innovation/pilot |
| 2 | Integrative Process Planning and Assessments | ~10 questions — CFR/O+M plan, resilience, human impact, worker safety |
| 3 | Location and Transportation | ~8 questions — sustainable transportation performance, TDM, EVs, bike infrastructure |
| 4 | Sustainable Sites | ~5 questions — heat island, light pollution, bird collision |
| 5 | Water Efficiency | ~7 questions — metering, water use intensity, advanced metering |
| 6 | Energy and Atmosphere | ~21 questions — energy monitoring, commissioning, refrigerants, GHG, renewables (heaviest domain) |
| 7 | Materials and Resources | ~7 questions — waste diversion and reduction strategies |
| 8 | Indoor Environmental Quality | ~17 questions — ventilation, IAQ, green cleaning, IPM, occupant experience |
## What changed in the current exam cycle

- LEED v5 commercial systems (including O+M) launched in 2025; LEED AP specialty exams transition toward v5 content through 2026 beta/final windows.
- O+M emphasizes performance periods, ongoing reporting, and existing-building operations rather than new-construction design credits.
- Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality remain the heaviest specialty domains for O+M.
## High-yield LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) facts (commonly tested)

- Specialty exam: 100 MCQ in 2 hours; scaled pass 170/200.
- Active LEED Green Associate is required for the specialty-only registration path.
- Study operations performance periods, metering, retro-/monitoring-based commissioning, waste diversion, and IAQ operations — not BD+C design modeling alone.
- Verify whether your test date is still v4-aligned or v5-aligned using the current GBCI/USGBC handbook.
## Common LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) candidate questions (Q&A)

### What is the LEED AP O+M passing score?

A scaled score of 170 out of 200 on the 100-question specialty exam.

### How is LEED AP O+M different from LEED AP BD+C?

O+M focuses on operating and maintaining existing buildings. BD+C focuses on design and construction of new buildings and major renovations.

### Do I need LEED Green Associate first?

Yes for the specialty-only path. Some candidates can sit a combined GA + AP exam where offered — confirm current GBCI options.

## Prep resources from UniPrep2Go (independent)

- LEED AP O+M Anki Deck — 250+ Flashcards: 250+ cards, .apkg, $11 USD — https://uniprep2go.study/decks/leed-ap-om-anki-deck
- Free practice test: 50 timed questions — https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-om-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/leed-ap-om-anki-deck

## Product facts

- Publisher: PixID Studio
- Checkout provider: Gumroad
- Category: Professional & Trading
- Price: $11 USD
- Cards: 250+
- Format: .apkg
- Focus: LEED AP O+M (GBCI specialty; LEED v5 transition window)
- Coverage: Process & integrative planning, location & sites, water, energy & atmosphere, materials & IEQ
- Audience: Facility managers, building engineers, and LEED Green Associates pursuing LEED AP O+M for existing-building operations.
- Checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/leed-ap-om-anki-deck?wanted=true
- Product page: https://uniprep2go.study/decks/leed-ap-om-anki-deck
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/leed-ap-om-anki-deck
- Citable exam layer: yes

## Topic coverage

| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| LEED Process and Integrative Planning | ~20% of O+M domains | 50 |
| Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites | ~16% | 50 |
| Water Efficiency | ~10% | 50 |
| Energy and Atmosphere | ~24% (heaviest O+M domain) | 50 |
| Materials, Resources, and IEQ | ~30% | 50 |
## Sample cards

### A campus is adding 2 EV charging stations for O+M transportation credits. What else should the team verify?

Correct: (a) Confirm stations are installed, powered, and accessible for intended users during the performance period. Chargers must be available for occupants/visitors as intended and documented during the performance period.

Image: https://uniprep2go.study/samples/leed-ap-om-anki-deck-sample-1.webp

### An O+M team wants to reduce site runoff pollution. Which action is most aligned?

Correct: (b) Maintain bioretention areas and keep storm inlets clear of sediment and debris. O+M site credits favor maintaining vegetated practices and reducing untreated runoff.

Image: https://uniprep2go.study/samples/leed-ap-om-anki-deck-sample-2.webp

### Operators want energy savings without capital retrofit. Which AHU optimal start action helps?

Correct: (b) Implement and verify BAS schedules/setpoints that match actual occupancy. Tuning schedules and setpoints is a core O+M energy strategy when comfort requirements are still met.

Image: https://uniprep2go.study/samples/leed-ap-om-anki-deck-sample-3.webp
## Product FAQ

### When do I receive the .apkg file?

Immediately after checkout. Open your Gumroad receipt or library and download the Anki .apkg file, then import it in Anki desktop (File → Import).

### Is there a free LEED AP O+M practice test?

Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-om-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck.

### Is there a free LEED AP O+M practice test?

Yes. Take the free 50-question LEED AP O+M readiness check at uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-om-readiness-check. The paid Anki deck includes 250 cards from the same validated bank.

### Do I need LEED Green Associate before LEED AP O+M?

Yes for the specialty-only exam path — an active LEED GA is required. Combined GA + AP sittings may be available in some languages/centers; verify current GBCI registration options.

### How is this different from LEED AP BD+C?

BD+C targets design and construction of new buildings/major renovations. O+M targets ongoing operations and maintenance of existing buildings — metering, performance periods, commissioning, waste, and IAQ operations.

## Disclaimer

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