# LEED AP O+M Readiness Check

> A 50-question LEED AP O+M readiness diagnostic across process/integrative planning, site and transportation, water, energy/atmosphere, and materials/IEQ — with pacing feedback and full answer review. Independent prep for existing-building operations credentials.

## Product facts

- Slug: leed-ap-om-readiness-check
- Linked deck: leed-ap-om-anki-deck
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_demand_test
- Questions: 50
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free for first 20 mock starts
- Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout.
- Exam body: GBCI / USGBC
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-om-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/leed-ap-om-readiness-check

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go questions authored for the LEED AP O+M readiness check (250 cards across five domain groups; 50-question timed session).

## Structure

- LEED Process and Integrative Planning: 10 questions, target 70%
- Location, Transportation, and Sustainable Sites: 8 questions, target 70%
- Water Efficiency: 5 questions, target 70%
- Energy and Atmosphere: 12 questions, target 70%
- Materials, Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality: 15 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

Modeled on the GBCI LEED AP Operations + Maintenance specialty exam (100 questions, 2 hours, scaled pass 170/200). Topic weights approximate LEED v5 O+M knowledge domains, emphasizing Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality. Requires an active LEED Green Associate for the specialty-only path. Not USGBC/GBCI exam 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.


## FAQ

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

Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online LEED AP O+M practice test with 50 timed questions, 100 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts.

### How many questions are on this LEED AP O+M Readiness?

This mock exam has 50 multiple-choice questions timed against a 100-minute target. Modeled on the GBCI LEED AP Operations + Maintenance specialty exam (100 questions, 2 hours, scaled pass 170/200). Topic weights approximate LEED v5 O+M knowledge domains, emphasizing Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality. Requires an active LEED Green Associate for the specialty-only path. Not USGBC/GBCI exam material.

### What score do you need to pass this LEED AP O+M Readiness?

The pass target on this mock is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before retaking the real exam.

### Who should take this LEED AP O+M Readiness?

Facility managers, sustainability leads, and LEED Green Associates preparing for the LEED AP O+M specialty exam on existing buildings.

### Where can I take a LEED AP O+M practice test online?

UniPrep2Go hosts the Free LEED AP O+M Readiness Check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-om-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.

### Is this official exam material?

No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.

### What does the report show after the mock?

Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, weighted topic diagnosis, pacing analysis, full question review with deck-backed explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck. If the verdict is no-pass or borderline, drill the linked deck before retaking.

### Where do the questions come from?

Questions are converted from the linked UniPrep2Go Anki deck CSV source, reshuffled into multiple-choice format with distractors drawn from sibling deck cards.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official USGBC or GBCI exam material and does not award LEED credentials.