A testing method is provided which includes verifying at least one
external signal path of an electronic package environment by testing an
input/output (I/O) circuit of an integrated circuit of the electronic
package environment with a logic built-in self-test (LBIST) of the
integrated circuit, wherein the external signal path being verified is
electrically coupled to the tested I/O circuit. A result of verifying of
the at least one external signal path is manifested in the integrated
circuit's signature, which characterizes a response of the I/O circuit to
the LBIST. In another aspect, the verifying of the at least one external
signal path includes concurrently testing another I/O circuit of another
integrated circuit, which is also electrically coupled to the external
signal path.