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LEED v5 AP O+M

Five full practice exams for the LEED v5 AP Operations and Maintenance specialty, for facility, property and sustainability managers.

Who this is for

O+M covers existing buildings in operation: performance tracking, operating policies and ongoing certification. It suits facility managers, property teams and corporate sustainability leads.

Energy and Atmosphere dominates with 21 of 85 scored questions, and LEED Process carries 10, more than in either design specialty.

How these exams are built

  • 500 questions across five 100-question exams.
  • Written against the LEED v5 O+M rating system and weighted to the specialty blueprint.
  • Every answer explained, including why each wrong option is wrong.
The v5 AP exams launched in beta on 30 June 2026. Beta testing runs to the end of November 2026, and beta scores are expected by December 2026. Check the current candidate handbook before you book.
Questions
100 multiple choice
Time
2 hours
Scored
85 questions
Pass
170 scaled
Format
Standalone specialty
Scored questions by domain
LEED Process10
Integrative Process10
Location & Transportation8
Sustainable Sites5
Water Efficiency7
Energy & Atmosphere21
Materials & Resources7
Indoor Environmental Quality17
Source: LEED AP with Specialty Candidate Handbook
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FAQ

Common questions

How many questions are on the LEED v5 AP exam, and how long is it?

Each LEED AP with Specialty exam has 100 multiple-choice questions and you get 2 hours. Some questions are unscored and used to test new items, and you can't tell which, so answer every question.

Can I sit Green Associate and the specialty together?

Not for the v5 beta exams. GBCI is offering the v5 AP exams as standalone specialty exams only, with no combined sitting. Check the candidate handbook for the final exam.

Do v5 questions have more than one correct answer?

No. Every question on the v5 AP exams has exactly one correct answer option.

What score do I need to pass?

A scaled score of 170 or higher.

Do I need the Green Associate first?

Yes, in most cases. When you register you need an active LEED Green Associate credential or an active LEED AP with Specialty credential, and you must be at least 18. Once you pass, the AP credential replaces your Green Associate.

Can I take the exam online?

Yes. You can sit it at a Prometric test centre or online with remote proctoring through Prometric ProProctor.

When do beta candidates get results?

Beta candidates receive a notice of completion rather than an immediate score. Results are expected around December 2026, after which the final v5 exams publish with instant results.

How do I keep the credential?

LEED AP credentials renew every 2 years through continuing education hours.